The Hindu Crossword Puzzles

Topic started by pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 4 1:38:26 2008.

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• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 4 22:57:37 2008.

  Across
  
  
  
   1 501 employees representing women’s work (7)
  
   6 Arbitrator taken advantage of and rejected (7)
  
   9 One time message of proscription (15)
  
  10 Brood about one’s exploitation (6)
  
  11 Two-way discussion (8)DIALOGUE
  
  13 Practical people who exposed Tsar’s lie (8)
  
  15 A Kabuliwallah! (6)PATHAN
  
  18 Living in a city, first of entertainers was polished (6)
  
  19 A column I covered with a mix of lime, sand and water (8)
  
  22 Constituents of Agra and Rome get mixed up about a letter (8)
  
  24 It may be armed when giving protection (6)
  
  27 An infinite movement to meter population explosion (9,6)
  
  28 A badge accepted in return by Odette sorrowfully (7)
  
  29 King of Athens who could use the singular cleverly (7)
  
  
  
  Down
  
  
  
   1 One has to sleep to be one (7)
  
   2 Covers for members from powerful blows (5)
  
   3 Owning up to what parents seek, come June (9)
  
   4 Instability in a fine light unit (4)
  
   5 This fruit is planted in fall (6)
  
   6 A key track could be weak (5)
  
   7 Small fish fired at with a catapult (9)SLINGSHOT
  
   8 Accommodation for those going for a stretch (7)
  
  12 Pressure unit that may be a source of cash (1,1,1)
  
  14 In bars, grime becomes a waxy substance (9)
  
  16 Slab of rock that signals sound quality (9)
  
  17 Depression where racing motorists may stop? (3)
  
  18 In Rajasthan, it is where Pai struggled in broken Urdu (7)
  
  20 What Nielsen may provide for sailors? (7)
  
  21 Grown up, like the old actor Victor perhaps (6)MATURE
  
  23 He has to have a host to be one (5)
  
  25 Growth providing a branch as an offer of reconciliation (5)
  
  26 Tasteless butter, say, containing a trace of lead (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Fri Jul 4 23:30:07 2008.

  Across
  
  
  
   1 501 employees representing women’s work (7) DISTAFF
  
   6 Arbitrator taken advantage of and rejected (7)
  
   9 One time message of proscription (15) EXCOMMUNICATION
  
  10 Brood about one’s exploitation (6) MISUSE
  
  11 Two-way discussion (8)DIALOGUE
  
  13 Practical people who exposed Tsar’s lie (8) REALISTS
  15 A Kabuliwallah! (6)PATHAN
  
  18 Living in a city, first of entertainers was polished (6)
  
  19 A column I covered with a mix of lime, sand and water (8)
  
  22 Constituents of Agra and Rome get mixed up about a letter (8)
  
  24 It may be armed when giving protection (6)
  
  27 An infinite movement to meter population explosion (9,6)
  
  28 A badge accepted in return by Odette sorrowfully (7)
  
  29 King of Athens who could use the singular cleverly (7)
  
  
  
  Down
  
  
  
   1 One has to sleep to be one (7)
  
   2 Covers for members from powerful blows (5)
  
   3 Owning up to what parents seek, come June (9)
  
   4 Instability in a fine light unit (4)
  
   5 This fruit is planted in fall (6)
  
   6 A key track could be weak (5)
  
   7 Small fish fired at with a catapult (9)SLINGSHOT
  
   8 Accommodation for those going for a stretch (7)
  
  12 Pressure unit that may be a source of cash (1,1,1)
  
  14 In bars, grime becomes a waxy substance (9)
  
  16 Slab of rock that signals sound quality (9)
  
  17 Depression where racing motorists may stop? (3)
  
  18 In Rajasthan, it is where Pai struggled in broken Urdu (7)
  
  20 What Nielsen may provide for sailors? (7)
  
  21 Grown up, like the old actor Victor perhaps (6)MATURE
  
  23 He has to have a host to be one (5)
  
  25 Growth providing a branch as an offer of reconciliation (5)
  
  26 Tasteless butter, say, containing a trace of lead (4
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 4 23:45:07 2008.

  Across
  
   1 501 employees representing women’s work (7) DISTAFF
  
   6 Arbitrator taken advantage of and rejected (7)
  
   9 One time message of proscription (15) EXCOMMUNICATION
  
  10 Brood about one’s exploitation (6) MISUSE
  
  11 Two-way discussion (8)DIALOGUE
  
  13 Practical people who exposed Tsar’s lie (8) REALISTS
  15 A Kabuliwallah! (6)PATHAN
  
  18 Living in a city, first of entertainers was polished (6) URBANE
  
  19 A column I covered with a mix of lime, sand and water (8)
  
  22 Constituents of Agra and Rome get mixed up about a letter (8) AEROGRAM
  
  24 It may be armed when giving protection (6)
  
  27 An infinite movement to meter population explosion (9,6)
  
  28 A badge accepted in return by Odette sorrowfully (7)
  
  29 King of Athens who could use the singular cleverly (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 One has to sleep to be one (7) DREAMER
  
   2 Covers for members from powerful blows (5)
  
   3 Owning up to what parents seek, come June (9)
  
   4 Instability in a fine light unit (4)
  
   5 This fruit is planted in fall (6)
  
   6 A key track could be weak (5)
  
   7 Small fish fired at with a catapult (9)SLINGSHOT
  
   8 Accommodation for those going for a stretch (7)
  
  12 Pressure unit that may be a source of cash (1,1,1)
  
  14 In bars, grime becomes a waxy substance (9) AMBERGRIS
  
  16 Slab of rock that signals sound quality (9)
  
  17 Depression where racing motorists may stop? (3)
  
  18 In Rajasthan, it is where Pai struggled in broken Urdu (7)
  
  20 What Nielsen may provide for sailors? (7)
  
  21 Grown up, like the old actor Victor perhaps (6)MATURE
  
  23 He has to have a host to be one (5)
  
  25 Growth providing a branch as an offer of reconciliation (5)
  
  26 Tasteless butter, say, containing a trace of lead (4
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Jul 4 23:46:01 2008.

  Across
  
  
  
   1 501 employees representing women’s work (7) DISTAFF
  
   6 Arbitrator taken advantage of and rejected (7) REFUSED
   
  9 One time message of proscription (15) EXCOMMUNICATION
  
  10 Brood about one’s exploitation (6) MISUSE
  
  11 Two-way discussion (8)DIALOGUE
  
  13 Practical people who exposed Tsar’s lie (8) REALISTS
  
  15 A Kabuliwallah! (6)PATHAN AFGHAN?
  
  18 Living in a city, first of entertainers was polished (6) URBANE
  
  19 A column I covered with a mix of lime, sand and water (8)
  
  22 Constituents of Agra and Rome get mixed up about a letter (8)
  
  24 It may be armed when giving protection (6)
  
  27 An infinite movement to meter population explosion (9,6)
  
  28 A badge accepted in return by Odette sorrowfully (7)
  
  29 King of Athens who could use the singular cleverly (7) THESEUS
  
  
  Down
  
  
  
   1 One has to sleep to be one (7)
  
   2 Covers for members from powerful blows (5)
  
   3 Owning up to what parents seek, come June (9) ADMISSION
   
  4 Instability in a fine light unit (4)
  
   5 This fruit is planted in fall (6)
  
   6 A key track could be weak (5)
  
   7 Small fish fired at with a catapult (9)SLINGSHOT
  
   8 Accommodation for those going for a stretch (7)
  
  12 Pressure unit that may be a source of cash (1,1,1)
  
  14 In bars, grime becomes a waxy substance (9)
  
  16 Slab of rock that signals sound quality (9)
  
  17 Depression where racing motorists may stop? (3)
  
  18 In Rajasthan, it is where Pai struggled in broken Urdu (7)
  
  20 What Nielsen may provide for sailors? (7)
  
  21 Grown up, like the old actor Victor perhaps (6)MATURE
  
  23 He has to have a host to be one (5)
  
  25 Growth providing a branch as an offer of reconciliation (5)
  
  26 Tasteless butter, say, containing a trace of lead (4
  _________________
  ALL DONE....EXCEPT..12 DOWN
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 4 23:57:49 2008.

  
  Across
  
  
  
   1 501 employees representing women’s work (7) DISTAFF
  
   6 Arbitrator taken advantage of and rejected (7) REFUSED
   
  9 One time message of proscription (15) EXCOMMUNICATION
  
  10 Brood about one’s exploitation (6) MISUSE
  
  11 Two-way discussion (8)DIALOGUE
  
  13 Practical people who exposed Tsar’s lie (8) REALISTS
  
  15 A Kabuliwallah! (6)PATHAN AFGHAN?
  
  18 Living in a city, first of entertainers was polished (6) URBANE
  
  19 A column I covered with a mix of lime, sand and water (8)
  
  22 Constituents of Agra and Rome get mixed up about a letter (8)AEROGRAM
  
  24 It may be armed when giving protection (6)
  
  27 An infinite movement to meter population explosion (9,6)
  
  28 A badge accepted in return by Odette sorrowfully (7)ROSETTE
  
  29 King of Athens who could use the singular cleverly (7) THESEUS
  
  
  Down
  
  
  
   1 One has to sleep to be one (7)DREAMER
  
   2 Covers for members from powerful blows (5)
  
   3 Owning up to what parents seek, come June (9) ADMISSION
   
  4 Instability in a fine light unit (4)
  
   5 This fruit is planted in fall (6)
  
   6 A key track could be weak (5)FRAIL
  
   7 Small fish fired at with a catapult (9)SLINGSHOT
  
   8 Accommodation for those going for a stretch (7)
  
  12 Pressure unit that may be a source of cash (1,1,1)A T M
  
  14 In bars, grime becomes a waxy substance (9)AMBERGRIS
  
  16 Slab of rock that signals sound quality (9)
  
  17 Depression where racing motorists may stop? (3)
  
  18 In Rajasthan, it is where Pai struggled in broken Urdu (7)UDAIPUR
  
  20 What Nielsen may provide for sailors? (7)
  
  21 Grown up, like the old actor Victor perhaps (6)MATURE
  
  23 He has to have a host to be one (5)
  
  25 Growth providing a branch as an offer of reconciliation (5)
  
  26 Tasteless butter, say, containing a trace of lead (4
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 5 0:11:30 2008.

  BACK IN ACTION
  
  Across
  1 501 employees representing women’s work (7) DISTAFF
  
  6 Arbitrator taken advantage of and rejected (7) REFUSED
   
  9 One time message of proscription (15) EXCOMMUNICATION
  
  10 Brood about one’s exploitation (6) MISUSE
  
  11 Two-way discussion (8)DIALOGUE
  
  13 Practical people who exposed Tsar’s lie (8) REALISTS
  
  15 A Kabuliwallah! (6)PATHAN AFGHAN
  
  18 Living in a city, first of entertainers was polished (6) URBANE
  
  19 A column I covered with a mix of lime, sand and water (8) P(I)LASTER
  
  22 Constituents of Agra and Rome get mixed up about a letter (8)AEROGRAM
  
  24 It may be armed when giving protection (6)
  
  27 An infinite movement to meter population explosion (9,6) PERPETUAL MOTION
  
  28 A badge accepted in return by Odette sorrowfully (7)ROSETTE
  
  29 King of Athens who could use the singular cleverly (7) THESEUS
  
  Down
  
  1 One has to sleep to be one (7)DREAMER
  
  2 Covers for members from powerful blows (5)
  
  3 Owning up to what parents seek, come June (9) ADMISSION
   
  4 Instability in a fine light unit (4)
  
  5 This fruit is planted in fall (6)
  
  6 A key track could be weak (5)FRAIL
  
  7 Small fish fired at with a catapult (9)SLINGSHOT
  
  8 Accommodation for those going for a stretch (7) DUNGEON
  
  12 Pressure unit that may be a source of cash (1,1,1)A T M
  
  14 In bars, grime becomes a waxy substance (9)AMBERGRIS
  
  16 Slab of rock that signals sound quality (9) FLAGS TONE
  
  17 Depression where racing motorists may stop? (3)
  
  18 In Rajasthan, it is where Pai struggled in broken Urdu (7)UDAIPUR
  
  20 What Nielsen may provide for sailors? (7)
  
  21 Grown up, like the old actor Victor perhaps (6)MATURE
  
  23 He has to have a host to be one (5)
  
  25 Growth providing a branch as an offer of reconciliation (5)
  
  26 Tasteless butter, say, containing a trace of lead (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 5 0:36:55 2008.

  Across
  24 It may be armed when giving protection (6) ESCORT
  Down
  2 Covers for members from powerful blows (5) SOCKS
  4 Instability in a fine light unit (4) FLUX
  5 This fruit is planted in fall (6) RAISIN
  17 Depression where racing motorists may stop? (3) PIT
  20 What Nielsen may provide for sailors? (7) RATINGS
  23 He has to have a host to be one (5) GUEST
  25 Growth providing a branch as an offer of reconciliation (5) OLIVE
  26 Tasteless butter, say, containing a trace of lead (4) F(L)AT
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 5 3:47:34 2008.

  A flourishing start for the thread to see kkotirao back with a bang!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 5 22:03:21 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Carriage behind, one in pursuit (4-6) POST CHA(I)SE
  
  6 Help to eat cold tart (4)
  
  10 Poor cards - losing badly in US resort (8,7) COLORADO SPRINGS
  
  11 Artist put back silk fabric in cupboard (7)
  
  12 Series of questions tucked in with a will (7)
  
  13 Coarse male in group in paper (10)
  
  14 Cut-price lettuce? (3)
  
  16 Timber when hard (3)
  
  17 Information about a loner lost in US city (3,7) NEW (ORLEAN)S
  
  21 Every so often volunteers wheeled by (2,5)
  
  23 We, with remainder left inside, struggle (7)
  
  24 Actress in elite diner ordered with charm (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
  
  25 Before you can say Jack Robinson and so on! (4)
  
  26 Dine with setter, unusually attentive (10)
  
  Down
  
  1 Toy with plectrum, a piece of tortoiseshell (4,2)
  
  2 It, left over time, harms ground in regularly flooded area (4,5)
  
  3 E.g. one church dignitary, less sensitive (8,6)
  
  4 Plug ceremonial clothing in speech (7)
  
  5 Very good French composer produces curried meat on skewers (7)
  
  7 Dance clubs round northern Georgia (5)
  
  8 Revolutionary red spies spread about (8)
  
  9 Let's get panther put out - act boldly (5,3,6)
  
  14 Charlie on straight and narrow? (9)
  
  15 Mother with asthma perplexed sages (8)
  
  18 We back cowboy film (7)
  
  19 After war is over conceal whip (7)
  
  20 A way of acting? (6)
  
  22 In boot or someone's trunk (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 5 22:47:31 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Carriage behind, one in pursuit (4-6) POST CHA(I)SE
  
  6 Help to eat cold tart (4)
  
  10 Poor cards - losing badly in US resort (8,7) COLORADO SPRINGS
  
  11 Artist put back silk fabric in cupboard (7)
  
  12 Series of questions tucked in with a will (7)
  
  13 Coarse male in group in paper (10)
  
  14 Cut-price lettuce? (3) COS
  
  16 Timber when hard (3)
  
  17 Information about a loner lost in US city (3,7) NEW (ORLEAN)S
  
  21 Every so often volunteers wheeled by (2,5)
  
  23 We, with remainder left inside, struggle (7) WRESTLE
  
  24 Actress in elite diner ordered with charm (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
  
  25 Before you can say Jack Robinson and so on! (4)
  
  26 Dine with setter, unusually attentive (10) INTERESTED
  
  Down
  
  1 Toy with plectrum, a piece of tortoiseshell (4,2)
  
  2 It, left over time, harms ground in regularly flooded area (4,5)
  
  3 E.g. one church dignitary, less sensitive (8,6)
  
  4 Plug ceremonial clothing in speech (7)
  
  5 Very good French composer produces curried meat on skewers (7)
  
  7 Dance clubs round northern Georgia (5)
  
  8 Revolutionary red spies spread about (8) DISPERSE
  
  9 Let's get panther put out - act boldly (5,3,6)
  
  14 Charlie on straight and narrow? (9)
  
  15 Mother with asthma perplexed sages (8)
  
  18 We back cowboy film (7) WESTERN
  
  19 After war is over conceal whip (7)
  
  20 A way of acting? (6)
  
  22 In boot or someone's trunk (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 5 22:58:42 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Carriage behind, one in pursuit (4-6) POST CHA(I)SE
  
  6 Help to eat cold tart (4)
  
  10 Poor cards - losing badly in US resort (8,7) COLORADO SPRINGS
  
  11 Artist put back silk fabric in cupboard (7)
  
  12 Series of questions tucked in with a will (7)
  
  13 Coarse male in group in paper (10)
  
  14 Cut-price lettuce? (3) COS
  
  16 Timber when hard (3)
  
  17 Information about a loner lost in US city (3,7) NEW (ORLEAN)S
  
  21 Every so often volunteers wheeled by (2,5) AT TIMES
  
  23 We, with remainder left inside, struggle (7) WRESTLE
  
  24 Actress in elite diner ordered with charm (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
  
  25 Before you can say Jack Robinson and so on! (4)
  
  26 Dine with setter, unusually attentive (10) INTERESTED
  
  Down
  
  1 Toy with plectrum, a piece of tortoiseshell (4,2)
  
  2 It, left over time, harms ground in regularly flooded area (4,5)
  
  3 E.g. one church dignitary, less sensitive (8,6) CARDINAL NUMBER
  
  4 Plug ceremonial clothing in speech (7)
  
  5 Very good French composer produces curried meat on skewers (7)
  
  7 Dance clubs round northern Georgia (5)
  
  8 Revolutionary red spies spread about (8) DISPERSE
  
  9 Let's get panther put out - act boldly (5,3,6)
  
  14 Charlie on straight and narrow? (9)
  
  15 Mother with asthma perplexed sages (8) MAHATMAS
  
  18 We back cowboy film (7) WESTERN
  
  19 After war is over conceal whip (7)
  
  20 A way of acting? (6)
  
  22 In boot or someone's trunk (5)TORSO
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Jul 5 23:50:12 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Carriage behind, one in pursuit (4-6) POST CHA(I)SE
  
  6 Help to eat cold tart (4)
  
  10 Poor cards - losing badly in US resort (8,7) COLORADO SPRINGS
  
  11 Artist put back silk fabric in cupboard (7)
  
  12 Series of questions tucked in with a will (7) TESTATE
  
  13 Coarse male in group in paper (10)
  
  14 Cut-price lettuce? (3) COS
  
  16 Timber when hard (3)
  
  17 Information about a loner lost in US city (3,7) NEW (ORLEAN)S
  
  21 Every so often volunteers wheeled by (2,5) AT TIMES
  
  23 We, with remainder left inside, struggle (7) WRESTLE
  
  24 Actress in elite diner ordered with charm (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
  
  25 Before you can say Jack Robinson and so on! (4)
  
  26 Dine with setter, unusually attentive (10) INTERESTED
  
  Down
  
  1 Toy with plectrum, a piece of tortoiseshell (4,2)
  
  2 It, left over time, harms ground in regularly flooded area (4,5)
  
  3 E.g. one church dignitary, less sensitive (8,6) CARDINAL NUMBER
  
  4 Plug ceremonial clothing in speech (7)
  
  5 Very good French composer produces curried meat on skewers (7)
  
  7 Dance clubs round northern Georgia (5)
  
  8 Revolutionary red spies spread about (8) DISPERSE
  
  9 Let's get panther put out - act boldly (5,3,6)
  
  14 Charlie on straight and narrow? (9) CONSTRICT
  
  15 Mother with asthma perplexed sages (8) MAHATMAS
  
  18 We back cowboy film (7) WESTERN
  
  19 After war is over conceal whip (7) RAWHIDE
  
  20 A way of acting? (6) METHOD
  
  22 In boot or someone's trunk (5)TORSO
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Jul 6 0:12:08 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Carriage behind, one in pursuit (4-6) POST CHA(I)SE
  
  6 Help to eat cold tart (4) A C ID
  
  10 Poor cards - losing badly in US resort (8,7) COLORADO SPRINGS
  
  11 Artist put back silk fabric in cupboard (7) AR MOIRE
  
  12 Series of questions tucked in with a will (7) TESTATE
  
  13 Coarse male in group in paper (10)
  
  14 Cut-price lettuce? (3) COS
  
  16 Timber when hard (3)
  
  17 Information about a loner lost in US city (3,7) NEW (ORLEAN)S
  
  21 Every so often volunteers wheeled by (2,5) AT TIMES
  
  23 We, with remainder left inside, struggle (7) WRESTLE
  
  24 Actress in elite diner ordered with charm (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
  
  25 Before you can say Jack Robinson and so on! (4)
  
  26 Dine with setter, unusually attentive (10) INTERESTED
  
  Down
  
  1 Toy with plectrum, a piece of tortoiseshell (4,2)
  
  2 It, left over time, harms ground in regularly flooded area (4,5) SILT MARSH
  
  3 E.g. one church dignitary, less sensitive (8,6) CARDINAL NUMBER
  
  4 Plug ceremonial clothing in speech (7) ADDRESS
  
  5 Very good French composer produces curried meat on skewers (7)
  
  7 Dance clubs round northern Georgia (5)
  
  8 Revolutionary red spies spread about (8) DISPERSE
  
  9 Let's get panther put out - act boldly (5,3,6)
  
  14 Charlie on straight and narrow? (9) CONSTRICT
  
  15 Mother with asthma perplexed sages (8) MAHATMAS
  
  18 We back cowboy film (7) WESTERN
  
  19 After war is over conceal whip (7) RAWHIDE
  
  20 A way of acting? (6) METHOD
  
  22 In boot or someone's trunk (5)TORSO
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 6 0:28:03 2008.

  IM NOT SURE ABOUT 13 AC .....BUT HERE GOES
  
  Across
  
  1 Carriage behind, one in pursuit (4-6) POST CHA(I)SE
  
  6 Help to eat cold tart (4) A C ID
  
  10 Poor cards - losing badly in US resort (8,7) COLORADO SPRINGS
  
  11 Artist put back silk fabric in cupboard (7) AR MOIRE
  
  12 Series of questions tucked in with a will (7) TESTATE
  
  13 Coarse male in group in paper (10) BROADSHEET
  
  14 Cut-price lettuce? (3) COS
  
  16 Timber when hard (3) ASH
  
  17 Information about a loner lost in US city (3,7) NEW (ORLEAN)S
  
  21 Every so often volunteers wheeled by (2,5) AT TIMES
  
  23 We, with remainder left inside, struggle (7) WRESTLE
  
  24 Actress in elite diner ordered with charm (7,8) MARLENE DIETRICH
  
  25 Before you can say Jack Robinson and so on! (4) SOON
  
  26 Dine with setter, unusually attentive (10) INTERESTED
  
  Down
  
  1 Toy with plectrum, a piece of tortoiseshell (4,2) PICK AT
  
  2 It, left over time, harms ground in regularly flooded area (4,5) SILT MARSH
  
  3 E.g. one church dignitary, less sensitive (8,6) CARDINAL NUMBER
  
  4 Plug ceremonial clothing in speech (7) ADDRESS
  
  5 Very good French composer produces curried meat on skewers (7) SOSATIE
  
  7 Dance clubs round northern Georgia (5) CONGA
  
  8 Revolutionary red spies spread about (8) DISPERSE
  
  9 Let's get panther put out - act boldly (5,3,6) GRASP THE NETTLE
  
  14 Charlie on straight and narrow? (9) CONSTRICT
  
  15 Mother with asthma perplexed sages (8) MAHATMAS
  
  18 We back cowboy film (7) WESTERN
  
  19 After war is over conceal whip (7) RAWHIDE
  
  20 A way of acting? (6) METHOD
  
  22 In boot or someone's trunk (5)TORSO
  _________________
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jul 6 0:33:16 2008.

  Sosatie (pl sosaties) is a traditional South African entree. The term derives from sate ("skewered meat") and saus (spicy sauce). It is of Cape Malay origin, used in Afrikaans, the primary language of the Cape Malays, and the word has gained greater circulation in South Africa.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jul 6 0:38:00 2008.

  Sherkhan needs to reset his watch... he was slightly ahead of the deadline...
  
  Anybody has a better answer for 13 A?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 6 0:46:43 2008.

  Broadsheet is correct- "Broadsheet is the largest of the various newspaper formats"; broad has a dictionary meaning 'coarse'. But the 'male' part? Hope better annotations are coming soon!
  
  Brilliant work!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 6 0:48:34 2008.

  Coarse - BROAD
  Male - HE
  Group - SET
  Paper - Broadsheet
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 6 0:51:03 2008.

  5 Very good French composer produces curried meat on skewers (7) SOSATIE
  Very Good: OS
  French Composer: SATIE
  This will give the Curried Meat on skewers
  Good show by all...congrats!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 6 0:54:08 2008.

  2 It, left over time, harms ground in regularly flooded area (4,5) SILT MARSH
  
  Small correction:
  
  It could be SALT MARSH
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 6 1:28:55 2008.

  Wow! Wonderful, kkotirao! We are indebted to you!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jul 6 5:38:16 2008.

  I have a doubt.. KKOTIRAO sretting the Xword???
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 6 12:22:12 2008.

  Most of our friends here are more brilliant than the setters!
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 6 22:36:55 2008.

  hello hubbers...surprised to be first here today....here is my quota of 4
  Across
  
   1 What a wholesaler gives the merchant — a sound credit arrangement with time (5,8)
  
  10 It brings about a strong bond very quickly (9) SUPERGLUE
  
  11 Look in the marshland for one guilty of crime (5)
  
  12 Poised for action in a rare Adyar event (5)
  
  13 Happen to assume a position (4,5)
  
  14 A voice pitched high — three times as much (6) TREBLE
  
  16 Spirit that emerged from a fabled lamp (5)
  
  19 A small cut that may result in a catch (5)
  
  20 Going about with a bit of love, staring (at girls, perhaps) (6)
  
  25 Would an old boxer seek such a hard surface for tennis? (4,5)
  
  26 Noisy quarrel, crude, on the outskirts of Bristol (5)
  
  27 International body represented at a news agency party (5)
  
  28 Mona, a soul rendered inconsistent (9)
  
  29 He takes pleasure in digging up the past (13)
  
  Down
  
   2 The gun for one who likes iteration (8)
  
   3 Classic cover for the top (5) DERBY
  
   4 Speak at length, getting one pound in a day (6)
  
   5 Holmes investigated such a band (8)
  
   6 Children away from March to June maybe (9)
  
   7 Antelope found wandering in Gaul (6)
  
   8 Liveliness of an elf shifting tail to top (6)ESPRIT
  
   9 List at the end of the book providing the measure of a thing (5)
  
  15 Cotton material that may be measuring more than expected? (4,5)
  
  17 A Catholic clergyman is absolutely correct (8)
  
  18 Such a woman is a member in two unions (8)
  
  21 Expression of surprise about a large shoe (6)
  
  22 Clean up for theatre work? (5)
  
  23 Sword in poor repair (6)
  
  24 Way to go round in a leisurely walk (6)
  
  26 Drug consumed in a drab hangout
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 6 22:52:34 2008.

  Across
  1 What a wholesaler gives the merchant — a sound credit arrangement with time (5,8)
  
  10 It brings about a strong bond very quickly (9) SUPERGLUE
  
  11 Look in the marshland for one guilty of crime (5)
  
  12 Poised for action in a rare Adyar event (5)
  
  13 Happen to assume a position (4,5)
  
  14 A voice pitched high — three times as much (6) TREBLE
  
  16 Spirit that emerged from a fabled lamp (5)
  
  19 A small cut that may result in a catch (5)
  
  20 Going about with a bit of love, staring (at girls, perhaps) (6)
  
  25 Would an old boxer seek such a hard surface for tennis? (4,5)
  
  26 Noisy quarrel, crude, on the outskirts of Bristol (5)
  
  27 International body represented at a news agency party (5)
  
  28 Mona, a soul rendered inconsistent (9)
  
  29 He takes pleasure in digging up the past (13)
  
  Down
  
  2 The gun for one who likes iteration (8)
  
  3 Classic cover for the top (5) DERBY
  
  4 Speak at length, getting one pound in a day (6)
  
  5 Holmes investigated such a band (8)
  
  6 Children away from March to June maybe (9) OFF SPRING
  
  7 Antelope found wandering in Gaul (6)
  
  8 Liveliness of an elf shifting tail to top (6)ESPRIT
  
  9 List at the end of the book providing the measure of a thing (5)
  
  15 Cotton material that may be measuring more than expected? (4,5) LONG CLOTH
  
  17 A Catholic clergyman is absolutely correct (8)
  
  18 Such a woman is a member in two unions (8)
  
  21 Expression of surprise about a large shoe (6)
  
  22 Clean up for theatre work? (5)
  
  23 Sword in poor repair (6) RAPIER
  
  24 Way to go round in a leisurely walk (6) ST ROLL
  
  26 Drug consumed in a drab hangout
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Jul 6 22:52:49 2008.

  1 What a wholesaler gives the merchant — a sound credit arrangement with time (5,8) TRADE DISCOUNT
  
  10 It brings about a strong bond very quickly (9) SUPERGLUE
  
  11 Look in the marshland for one guilty of crime (5) FELON
  
  12 Poised for action in a rare Adyar event (5)
  
  13 Happen to assume a position (4,5)
  
  14 A voice pitched high — three times as much (6) TREBLE
  
  16 Spirit that emerged from a fabled lamp (5)
  
  19 A small cut that may result in a catch (5)
  
  20 Going about with a bit of love, staring (at girls, perhaps) (6)
  
  25 Would an old boxer seek such a hard surface for tennis? (4,5)
  
  26 Noisy quarrel, crude, on the outskirts of Bristol (5)
  
  27 International body represented at a news agency party (5)
  
  28 Mona, a soul rendered inconsistent (9)
  
  29 He takes pleasure in digging up the past (13)
  
  Down
  
   2 The gun for one who likes iteration (8) REPEATER
  
   3 Classic cover for the top (5) DERBY
  
   4 Speak at length, getting one pound in a day (6) DILATE
  
   5 Holmes investigated such a band (8)
  
   6 Children away from March to June maybe (9)
  
   7 Antelope found wandering in Gaul (6)
  
   8 Liveliness of an elf shifting tail to top (6)ESPRIT
  
   9 List at the end of the book providing the measure of a thing (5)
  
  15 Cotton material that may be measuring more than expected? (4,5)
  
  17 A Catholic clergyman is absolutely correct (8)
  
  18 Such a woman is a member in two unions (8)
  
  21 Expression of surprise about a large shoe (6)
  
  22 Clean up for theatre work? (5)
  
  23 Sword in poor repair (6)
  
  24 Way to go round in a leisurely walk (6)
  
  26 Drug consumed in a drab hangout
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 6 23:00:45 2008.

  1 What a wholesaler gives the merchant — a sound credit arrangement with time (5,8) TRADE DISCOUNT
  
  10 It brings about a strong bond very quickly (9) SUPERGLUE
  
  11 Look in the marshland for one guilty of crime (5) FELON
  
  12 Poised for action in a rare Adyar event (5)READY
  
  13 Happen to assume a position (4,5)
  
  14 A voice pitched high — three times as much (6) TREBLE
  
  16 Spirit that emerged from a fabled lamp (5)GENIE
  
  19 A small cut that may result in a catch (5)
  
  20 Going about with a bit of love, staring (at girls, perhaps) (6)OGLING
  
  25 Would an old boxer seek such a hard surface for tennis? (4,5)
  
  26 Noisy quarrel, crude, on the outskirts of Bristol (5)BRAWL
  
  27 International body represented at a news agency party (5)
  
  28 Mona, a soul rendered inconsistent (9)
  
  29 He takes pleasure in digging up the past (13)
  
  Down
  
   2 The gun for one who likes iteration (8) REPEATER
  
   3 Classic cover for the top (5) DERBY
  
   4 Speak at length, getting one pound in a day (6) DILATE
  
   5 Holmes investigated such a band (8)
  
   6 Children away from March to June maybe (9)
  
   7 Antelope found wandering in Gaul (6)
  
   8 Liveliness of an elf shifting tail to top (6)ESPRIT
  
   9 List at the end of the book providing the measure of a thing (5)
  
  15 Cotton material that may be measuring more than expected? (4,5)
  
  17 A Catholic clergyman is absolutely correct (8)
  
  18 Such a woman is a member in two unions (8)
  
  21 Expression of surprise about a large shoe (6)
  
  22 Clean up for theatre work? (5)
  
  23 Sword in poor repair (6)
  
  24 Way to go round in a leisurely walk (6)
  
  26 Drug consumed in a drab hangout
  
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 6 23:12:08 2008.

  1 What a wholesaler gives the merchant — a sound credit arrangement with time (5,8) TRADE DISCOUNT
  
  10 It brings about a strong bond very quickly (9) SUPERGLUE
  
  11 Look in the marshland for one guilty of crime (5) FELON
  
  12 Poised for action in a rare Adyar event (5)READY
  
  13 Happen to assume a position (4,5) TOOK PLACE
  
  14 A voice pitched high — three times as much (6) TREBLE
  
  16 Spirit that emerged from a fabled lamp (5)GENIE
  
  19 A small cut that may result in a catch (5)
  
  20 Going about with a bit of love, staring (at girls, perhaps) (6)OGLING
  
  25 Would an old boxer seek such a hard surface for tennis? (4,5) CLAY COURT
  
  26 Noisy quarrel, crude, on the outskirts of Bristol (5)BRAWL
  
  27 International body represented at a news agency party (5)
  
  28 Mona, a soul rendered inconsistent (9)
  
  29 He takes pleasure in digging up the past (13)
  
  Down
  
   2 The gun for one who likes iteration (8) REPEATER
  
   3 Classic cover for the top (5) DERBY
  
   4 Speak at length, getting one pound in a day (6) DILATE
  
   5 Holmes investigated such a band (8)
  
   6 Children away from March to June maybe (9)
  
   7 Antelope found wandering in Gaul (6)
  
   8 Liveliness of an elf shifting tail to top (6)ESPRIT
  
   9 List at the end of the book providing the measure of a thing (5)
  
  15 Cotton material that may be measuring more than expected? (4,5)
  
  17 A Catholic clergyman is absolutely correct (8)
  
  18 Such a woman is a member in two unions (8)
  
  21 Expression of surprise about a large shoe (6)
  
  22 Clean up for theatre work? (5) SCRUB
  
  23 Sword in poor repair (6)
  
  24 Way to go round in a leisurely walk (6)
  
  26 Drug consumed in a drab hangout BHANG
  
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 6 23:16:16 2008.

  13A = i think it should be TAKE PLACE
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 7 0:14:06 2008.

  MERE CONSOLIDATION
  1 What a wholesaler gives the merchant — a sound credit arrangement with time (5,8) TRADE DISCOUNT
  
  10 It brings about a strong bond very quickly (9) SUPERGLUE
  
  11 Look in the marshland for one guilty of crime (5) FELON
  
  12 Poised for action in a rare Adyar event (5)READY
  
  13 Happen to assume a position (4,5) TAKE PLACE
  
  14 A voice pitched high — three times as much (6) TREBLE
  
  16 Spirit that emerged from a fabled lamp (5)GENIE
  
  19 A small cut that may result in a catch (5)
  
  20 Going about with a bit of love, staring (at girls, perhaps) (6)OGLING
  
  25 Would an old boxer seek such a hard surface for tennis? (4,5) CLAY COURT
  
  26 Noisy quarrel, crude, on the outskirts of Bristol (5)BRAWL
  
  27 International body represented at a news agency party (5)
  
  28 Mona, a soul rendered inconsistent (9)
  
  29 He takes pleasure in digging up the past (13)
  
  Down
  
  2 The gun for one who likes iteration (8) REPEATER
  
  3 Classic cover for the top (5) DERBY
  
  4 Speak at length, getting one pound in a day (6) DILATE
  
  5 Holmes investigated such a band (8)
  
  6 Children away from March to June maybe (9) OFF SPRING
  
  7 Antelope found wandering in Gaul (6)
  
  8 Liveliness of an elf shifting tail to top (6)ESPRIT
  
  9 List at the end of the book providing the measure of a thing (5)
  
  15 Cotton material that may be measuring more than expected? (4,5) LONG CLOTH
  
  17 A Catholic clergyman is absolutely correct (8)
  
  18 Such a woman is a member in two unions (8)
  
  21 Expression of surprise about a large shoe (6)
  
  22 Clean up for theatre work? (5) SCRUB
  
  23 Sword in poor repair (6) RAPIER
  
  24 Way to go round in a leisurely walk (6) ST ROLL
  
  26 Drug consumed in a drab hangout BHANG
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 7 0:52:52 2008.

  AND THE BALANCE
  19 A small cut that may result in a catch (5) S NICK
  27 International body represented at a news agency party (5) UNI DO
  28 Mona, a soul rendered inconsistent (9) ANOMALOUS
  29 He takes pleasure in digging up the past (13) ARCHAEOLOGIST
  Down
  5 Holmes investigated such a band (8) SPECKLED
  7 Antelope found wandering in Gaul (6) NILGAU
  9 List at the end of the book providing the measure of a thing (5) INDEX
  17 A Catholic clergyman is absolutely correct (8) A C CURATE
  18 Such a woman is a member in two unions (8) BIGAMOUS
  21 Expression of surprise about a large shoe (6) G(A L)OSH
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 7 0:56:46 2008.

  Marvellous!
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jul 7 21:44:03 2008.

  Across
  
   1,9 Proverbial admonition not to disturb slumbering canines (3,8,4,3) LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
  
  10 Sauce needed to get through a reserve force (7) PASSATA
  
  11 Capital to put to the torch, say (5) BERNE
  
  12 Such payment can only be partial (2,7) ON ACCOUNT
  
  13 A bit of what favours the brave (4)
  
  15 A salt — it comes in a strong wooden case (7)
  
  19 Fruit, a tropic variety (7)
  
  20 Object of worship that an old ruler of Delhi repulsed (4)
  
  24 A son is glad playing for musical effect (9)
  
  25 Bare hooligan grabs a ruler (5)
  
  27 Strange objects, once relating to the ear, start appearing (7)
  
  28 Hunter’s targets in a World Cup final perhaps (3,4)
  
  29 Songbird, a source of comfort to the wounded in the Crimean War (11)
  
  Down
  
   1 A regal sort of drink (5)
  
   2 In the bank, does he give information with hesitation? (6)
  
   3 Be prone to sound like a cow but stay hidden (3,3)
  
   4 What an English legislator has is stress (8)
  
   5 Sincere head of university, troubled, is lacking confidence (8)
  
   6 Got a degree marked with divisions (9)
  
   7 Strange delivery from an eccentric (7)
  
   8 Company accommodates worker in a section of a poem (5)
  
  14 In Italian island resort, officer (British navy), gets a sign (9)
  
  16 Singling out a drink (3,5)
  
  17 Dispirited players follow this kind of clue (8)
  
  18 A second grade climbing aid — inflated sac (7)
  
  21 Moth about to grab breakfast food thrown up (5)
  
  22 Doubly good French confectionary (6)
  
  23 Riddle of a game in jeopardy (6)
  
  26 The rogue in the pack (5)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jul 7 22:01:24 2008.

  Across
  
   1,9 Proverbial admonition not to disturb slumbering canines (3,8,4,3) LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
  
  10 Sauce needed to get through a reserve force (7) PASSATA
  
  11 Capital to put to the torch, say (5) BERNE
  
  12 Such payment can only be partial (2,7) ON ACCOUNT
  
  13 A bit of what favours the brave (4)
  
  15 A salt — it comes in a strong wooden case (7)
  
  19 Fruit, a tropic variety (7)
  
  20 Object of worship that an old ruler of Delhi repulsed (4)
  
  24 A son is glad playing for musical effect (9)
  
  25 Bare hooligan grabs a ruler (5)
  
  27 Strange objects, once relating to the ear, start appearing (7)
  
  28 Hunter’s targets in a World Cup final perhaps (3,4)
  
  29 Songbird, a source of comfort to the wounded in the Crimean War (11)
  
  Down
  
   1 A regal sort of drink (5) LAGER
  
   2 In the bank, does he give information with hesitation? (6) TELLER
  
   3 Be prone to sound like a cow but stay hidden (3,3) LIE LOW
  
   4 What an English legislator has is stress (8) EMPHASIS
  
   5 Sincere head of university, troubled, is lacking confidence (8)
  
   6 Got a degree marked with divisions (9)
  
   7 Strange delivery from an eccentric (7)
  
   8 Company accommodates worker in a section of a poem (5)
  
  14 In Italian island resort, officer (British navy), gets a sign (9)
  
  16 Singling out a drink (3,5)
  
  17 Dispirited players follow this kind of clue (8)
  
  18 A second grade climbing aid — inflated sac (7)
  
  21 Moth about to grab breakfast food thrown up (5)
  
  22 Doubly good French confectionary (6)
  
  23 Riddle of a game in jeopardy (6)
  
  26 The rogue in the pack (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 7 22:12:52 2008.

  Across
  
   1,9 Proverbial admonition not to disturb slumbering canines (3,8,4,3) LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
  
  10 Sauce needed to get through a reserve force (7) PASSATA
  
  11 Capital to put to the torch, say (5) BERNE
  
  12 Such payment can only be partial (2,7) ON ACCOUNT
  
  13 A bit of what favours the brave (4)
  
  15 A salt — it comes in a strong wooden case (7)
  
  19 Fruit, a tropic variety (7)
  
  20 Object of worship that an old ruler of Delhi repulsed (4)
  
  24 A son is glad playing for musical effect (9)
  
  25 Bare hooligan grabs a ruler (5)
  
  27 Strange objects, once relating to the ear, start appearing (7)
  
  28 Hunter’s targets in a World Cup final perhaps (3,4)
  
  29 Songbird, a source of comfort to the wounded in the Crimean War (11) NIGHTINGALE
  
  Down
  
   1 A regal sort of drink (5) LAGER
  
   2 In the bank, does he give information with hesitation? (6) TELLER
  
   3 Be prone to sound like a cow but stay hidden (3,3) LIE LOW
  
   4 What an English legislator has is stress (8) EMPHASIS
  
   5 Sincere head of university, troubled, is lacking confidence (8)
  
   6 Got a degree marked with divisions (9)
  
   7 Strange delivery from an eccentric (7)
  
   8 Company accommodates worker in a section of a poem (5) CANTO
  
  14 In Italian island resort, officer (British navy), gets a sign (9)
  
  16 Singling out a drink (3,5)
  
  17 Dispirited players follow this kind of clue (8)
  
  18 A second grade climbing aid — inflated sac (7)
  
  21 Moth about to grab breakfast food thrown up (5)
  
  22 Doubly good French confectionary (6) BONBON
  
  23 Riddle of a game in jeopardy (6)
  
  26 The rogue in the pack (5) KNAVE
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jul 7 22:20:09 2008.

  Next person, please give 21D. Thanks
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 7 22:55:54 2008.

  21DOWN ON DEMAND
  Across
  1, 9 Proverbial admonition not to disturb slumbering canines (3,8,4,3) LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
  
  10 Sauce needed to get through a reserve force (7) PASSATA
  
  11 Capital to put to the torch, say (5) BERNE
  
  12 Such payment can only be partial (2,7) ON ACCOUNT
  
  13 A bit of what favours the brave (4)
  
  15 A salt — it comes in a strong wooden case (7)
  
  19 Fruit, a tropic variety (7)
  
  20 Object of worship that an old ruler of Delhi repulsed (4)
  
  24 A son is glad playing for musical effect (9) GLISSANDO
  
  25 Bare hooligan grabs a ruler (5)
  
  27 Strange objects, once relating to the ear, start appearing (7) EX OTIC A
  
  28 Hunter’s targets in a World Cup final perhaps (3,4)
  
  29 Songbird, a source of comfort to the wounded in the Crimean War (11) NIGHTINGALE
  
  Down
  
  1 A regal sort of drink (5) LAGER
  
  2 In the bank, does he give information with hesitation? (6) TELLER
  
  3 Be prone to sound like a cow but stay hidden (3,3) LIE LOW
  
  4 What an English legislator has is stress (8) EMPHASIS
  
  5 Sincere head of university, troubled, is lacking confidence (8)
  
  6 Got a degree marked with divisions (9)
  
  7 Strange delivery from an eccentric (7)
  
  8 Company accommodates worker in a section of a poem (5) CANTO
  
  14 In Italian island resort, officer (British navy), gets a sign (9) CAPRI CO RN
  
  16 Singling out a drink (3,5)
  
  17 Dispirited players follow this kind of clue (8)
  
  18 A second grade climbing aid — inflated sac (7)
  
  21 Moth about to grab breakfast food thrown up (5) EGGER
  
  22 Doubly good French confectionary (6) BONBON
  
  23 Riddle of a game in jeopardy (6)
  
  26 The rogue in the pack (5) KNAVE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 7 23:08:08 2008.

  
  Across
  1, 9 Proverbial admonition not to disturb slumbering canines (3,8,4,3) LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
  
  10 Sauce needed to get through a reserve force (7) PASSATA
  
  11 Capital to put to the torch, say (5) BERNE
  
  12 Such payment can only be partial (2,7) ON ACCOUNT
  
  13 A bit of what favours the brave (4)
  
  15 A salt — it comes in a strong wooden case (7)
  
  19 Fruit, a tropic variety (7)APRICOT
  
  20 Object of worship that an old ruler of Delhi repulsed (4)
  
  24 A son is glad playing for musical effect (9) GLISSANDO
  
  25 Bare hooligan grabs a ruler (5)
  
  27 Strange objects, once relating to the ear, start appearing (7) EX OTIC A
  
  28 Hunter’s targets in a World Cup final perhaps (3,4)
  
  29 Songbird, a source of comfort to the wounded in the Crimean War (11) NIGHTINGALE
  
  Down
  
  1 A regal sort of drink (5) LAGER
  
  2 In the bank, does he give information with hesitation? (6) TELLER
  
  3 Be prone to sound like a cow but stay hidden (3,3) LIE LOW
  
  4 What an English legislator has is stress (8) EMPHASIS
  
  5 Sincere head of university, troubled, is lacking confidence (8)INSECURE
  
  6 Got a degree marked with divisions (9)
  
  7 Strange delivery from an eccentric (7)ODDBALL
  
  8 Company accommodates worker in a section of a poem (5) CANTO
  
  14 In Italian island resort, officer (British navy), gets a sign (9) CAPRI CO RN
  
  16 Singling out a drink (3,5)
  
  17 Dispirited players follow this kind of clue (8)
  
  18 A second grade climbing aid — inflated sac (7)BLADDER
  
  21 Moth about to grab breakfast food thrown up (5) EGGER
  
  22 Doubly good French confectionary (6) BONBON
  
  23 Riddle of a game in jeopardy (6)
  
  26 The rogue in the pack (5) KNAVE
  
  
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Jul 7 23:14:44 2008.

  Across
  1, 9 Proverbial admonition not to disturb slumbering canines (3,8,4,3) LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
  
  10 Sauce needed to get through a reserve force (7) PASSATA
  
  11 Capital to put to the torch, say (5) BERNE
  
  12 Such payment can only be partial (2,7) ON ACCOUNT
  
  13 A bit of what favours the brave (4)
  
  15 A salt — it comes in a strong wooden case (7)
  
  19 Fruit, a tropic variety (7)APRICOT
  
  20 Object of worship that an old ruler of Delhi repulsed (4)
  
  24 A son is glad playing for musical effect (9) GLISSANDO
  
  25 Bare hooligan grabs a ruler (5) NAKED
  
  27 Strange objects, once relating to the ear, start appearing (7) EX OTIC A
  
  28 Hunter’s targets in a World Cup final perhaps (3,4) BIG GAME
  
  29 Songbird, a source of comfort to the wounded in the Crimean War (11) NIGHTINGALE
  
  Down
  
  1 A regal sort of drink (5) LAGER
  
  2 In the bank, does he give information with hesitation? (6) TELLER
  
  3 Be prone to sound like a cow but stay hidden (3,3) LIE LOW
  
  4 What an English legislator has is stress (8) EMPHASIS
  
  5 Sincere head of university, troubled, is lacking confidence (8)INSECURE
  
  6 Got a degree marked with divisions (9) GRADUATED
  
  7 Strange delivery from an eccentric (7)ODDBALL
  
  8 Company accommodates worker in a section of a poem (5) CANTO
  
  14 In Italian island resort, officer (British navy), gets a sign (9) CAPRI CO RN
  
  16 Singling out a drink (3,5)
  
  17 Dispirited players follow this kind of clue (8)
  
  18 A second grade climbing aid — inflated sac (7)BLADDER
  
  21 Moth about to grab breakfast food thrown up (5) EGGER
  
  22 Doubly good French confectionary (6) BONBON
  
  23 Riddle of a game in jeopardy (6) ENIGMA
  
  26 The rogue in the pack (5) KNAVE
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 8 0:28:51 2008.

  Across
  1, 9 Proverbial admonition not to disturb slumbering canines (3,8,4,3) LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
  
  10 Sauce needed to get through a reserve force (7) PASSATA
  
  11 Capital to put to the torch, say (5) BERNE
  
  12 Such payment can only be partial (2,7) ON ACCOUNT
  
  13 A bit of what favours the brave (4) LUCK
  
  15 A salt — it comes in a strong wooden case (7) CITRATE
  
  19 Fruit, a tropic variety (7)APRICOT
  
  20 Object of worship that an old ruler of Delhi repulsed (4) IDOL
  
  24 A son is glad playing for musical effect (9) GLISSANDO
  
  25 Bare hooligan grabs a ruler (5) NAKED
  
  27 Strange objects, once relating to the ear, start appearing (7) EX OTIC A
  
  28 Hunter’s targets in a World Cup final perhaps (3,4) BIG GAME
  
  29 Songbird, a source of comfort to the wounded in the Crimean War (11) NIGHTINGALE
  
  Down
  
  1 A regal sort of drink (5) LAGER
  
  2 In the bank, does he give information with hesitation? (6) TELLER
  
  3 Be prone to sound like a cow but stay hidden (3,3) LIE LOW
  
  4 What an English legislator has is stress (8) EMPHASIS
  
  5 Sincere head of university, troubled, is lacking confidence (8)INSECURE
  
  6 Got a degree marked with divisions (9) GRADUATED
  
  7 Strange delivery from an eccentric (7)ODDBALL
  
  8 Company accommodates worker in a section of a poem (5) CANTO
  
  14 In Italian island resort, officer (British navy), gets a sign (9) CAPRI CO RN
  
  16 Singling out a drink (3,5) GIN SLING
  
  17 Dispirited players follow this kind of clue (8) DOWNCAST
  
  18 A second grade climbing aid — inflated sac (7)BLADDER
  
  21 Moth about to grab breakfast food thrown up (5) EGGER
  
  22 Doubly good French confectionary (6) BONBON
  
  23 Riddle of a game in jeopardy (6) ENIGMA
  
  26 The rogue in the pack (5) KNAVE
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 8 1:56:00 2008.

  Fantastic!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 8 22:03:52 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8)
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6)
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10)
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6)
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5)
  
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5)
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6)
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4)
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6)
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8)
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6)
  
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4)
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4)
  
   4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5)
  
   6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5)
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8)
  
   8 Digital workers? (8)
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6)
  
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4)
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4)
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8)
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8)
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6)
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5)
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5)
  
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 8 22:04:27 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8)
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6)
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10)
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6)
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5)
  
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5)
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6)
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4)
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6)
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8)
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6)
  
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4)
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4)
  
   4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5)
  
   6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5)
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8)
  
   8 Digital workers? (8)
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6)
  
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4)
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4)
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8)
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8)
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6)
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5)
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5)
  
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 8 22:07:02 2008.

  SORRY!! THE SECOND POSTING AT 6:04 WAS AN ERROR.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 8 22:18:10 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8) SWELLING
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6)
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10)
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6)
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5)
  
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5) OSIER
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6)
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4)
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6) GO IT RE
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8)
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6)
  
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4)
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4)
  
   4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5)
  
   6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5)
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8)
  
   8 Digital workers? (8)
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6)
  
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4)
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4)
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8) CON SIGNS
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8)
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6)
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5)
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5)
  
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 8 22:20:14 2008.

  Next poster, please try to post
  A: 10, 12, 13, 15, 17
  D: 6, 7, 8, 11, 17
  
  Thanks
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Jul 8 22:47:05 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8) SWELLING
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6)
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10) I MP LICIT L(AD)Y
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6)
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5)
  
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5) OSIER
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6)
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4)
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6) GO IT RE
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8)
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6)
  
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4)
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4)
  
   4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5)
  
   6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5)
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8)
  
   8 Digital workers? (8)
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6)
  
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4)
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4)
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8) CON SIGNS
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8)
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6) LOUVRE
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5)
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5) ACCRA
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4) SINK
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 8 22:59:48 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8) SWELLING
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)FULL-SIZE
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6)
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)REIN
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10) I MP LICIT L(AD)Y
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6)
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5)
  
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5) OSIER
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6)
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4)
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6) GO IT RE
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8)
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6)
  
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4)
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)SAFARI
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4)
  
   4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5)
  
   6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5)
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8)
  
   8 Digital workers? (8)
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6)
  
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4)
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4)
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8) CON SIGNS
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8)
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6) LOUVRE
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)REGRET
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5)
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5) ACCRA
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4) SINK
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 8 22:59:50 2008.

  Clueless seems to be clueless...
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 8 23:09:14 2008.

  i don't wish to get a migraine solving some of today's clues.
  but i felt REIN (12A) answers to 'chech', instead of RAID.
  but where does the flower come in????
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 8 23:18:59 2008.

  Alright, clueless, I have edited! Still I see no flower withering or new!!!
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Tue Jul 8 23:30:59 2008.

  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4) REIN
  
  The flower is carnation.
  
  Thus:
  
  Taking a new form, - REINCARNATION
  flower - carnation
  withers away: - deletion indicator
  check - def for word reqd.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 8 23:33:18 2008.

  Wow, thanx, C-Vasi! Dullards like me benefit a lot from friends like you!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 8 23:37:54 2008.

  thanks to c'vasi's explanation
  - saved me from "migraine".
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Jul 8 23:39:41 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8) SWELLING
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)FULL-SIZE
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6)
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)REIN
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10) I MP LICIT L(AD)Y
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6)
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5)
  
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5) OSIER
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6)
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4)
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6) GO IT RE
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8)
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6)
  
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4)
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)SAFARI
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4) LESS 
  
  4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5) NIZAM 
  6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5)
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8)
  
   8 Digital workers? (8) HANDYMEN
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6) SLEIGH
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4)
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4)
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8) CON SIGNS
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8)
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6) LOUVRE
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)REGRET
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5)
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5) ACCRA
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4) SINK
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 8 23:48:08 2008.

  Sherkhan, it is plural so methinks it ought to be HANDYMEN? Still not much help for me. I am stuck in the top right hand side of the grid..
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 8 23:56:04 2008.

  i agree. it should be HANDYMEN.
  or else 17A will not fit in.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 9 0:04:19 2008.

  pammechchu, your migraine will be cured when i barge in at 10 am.
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 9 0:47:13 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8) SWELLING
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)FULL-SIZE
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6) DECCAN
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)REIN
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10) I MP LICIT L(AD)Y
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6)
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5) BARGE
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5) OSIER
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6) REHEAR
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4) COPE
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6) GO IT RE
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8) ACHIEVER
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6) STEREO
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4) BACK-SEAT
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)SAFARI
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4) LESS 
  
  4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5) NIZAM 
  6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5) THEIC
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8) TACITURN
  
   8 Digital workers? (8) HANDYMEN
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6) SLEIGH
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4) SUER
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4)
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8) CON SIGNS
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8) MIGRAINE
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6) LOUVRE
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)REGRET
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5) NERVE
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5) ACCRA
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4) SINK
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 9 0:51:05 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bump and sway around the building extension (8) SWELLING
  
   5 One might be in time to save nine (6)STITCH
  
   9 Not reduced in dimensions, as a bed or sheet might be (4-4)FULL-SIZE
  
  10 University head holds chapters in plateau (6) DECCAN (DEACON)
  
  12 Taking a new form, flower withers away: check (4)REIN
  
  13 One politician permissible to be with lady without publicity, without saying so much (10) I MP LICIT L(AD)Y
  
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6) MUNSHI ??????
  
  17 Move clumsily in boat? (5) BARGE
  20 Willow, large one that is approaching outskirts of Ettumanoor (5) OSIER
  
  21 Try again — and be a listener again! (6) REHEAR
  
  24 Psychiatrist, with wife, to criticise packaging material (10)SHRINKWRAP
  
  27 Manage business exercise (4) COPE
  
  29 Tumour — it’s swamped by blood (6) GO IT RE
  
  30 One who will bring it off! (8) ACHIEVER
  
  31 One channel is not enough for this recording (6) STEREO
  32 Where one shouldn’t be a driver (4-4) BACK-SEAT
  
  Down
  
   1 Expedition to South Africa fair collapses (6)SAFARI
  
   2 Clear transformation on consuming one confection (6) ECLAIR
  
   3 Not so much teaching on departure (4) LESS 
  
  4 Last letter in main order by old Hyderabad ruler (5) NIZAM 
  6 Article 1.100 on tea-pot devotee (5) THEIC
  
   7 After the return of whip, I become dizzy and disinclined to talk (8) TACITURN
  
   8 Digital workers? (8) HANDYMEN
  
  11 Transport said to kill (6) SLEIGH
  14 About American hoisting of plaintiff (4) SUER
  
  16 Nag, taking a last stand, is clever (6) SHREWD
  
  17 Child goes out of the side line in health food (4) BRAN
  
  18 Puts up no-objection certificate, endorses and sends (8) CON SIGNS
  
  19 Solving this clue might cause a headache (8) MIGRAINE
  
  22 Runaway lover goes round the bend in French museum (6) LOUVRE
  
  23 One is sorry to feel it (6)REGRET
  
  25 Verne’s displayed courage (5) NERVE
  
  26 Account gives credit to a city in Africa (5) ACCRA
  28 Decline in the kitchen? (4) SINK
  _________________
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 9 1:01:44 2008.

  !% A: MUNSHI?? If correct, Logic??
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 9 1:02:34 2008.

  Clueless, Thanks... you are not clueless afterall...
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 9 1:02:58 2008.

  1% = 15
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 9 1:24:26 2008.

  UNSEASONAL POWERCUT TILL NOW
  15 U.S. actor trapping quiet Indian language instructor (6) MUNSHI ?????? MUN(SH)I
  
  US actor: (Paul) MUNI
  quiet: SH
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 9 1:55:35 2008.

  kk- thanks. my hunch has been justified by you. hearing of paul muni for the first time.
  actually, munshi is a book-keeper (kanaku-pillai). is he also a language instructor?
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 9 1:58:59 2008.

  Munshi [also Moonshee]: writer, clerk, secretary, or teacher of languages, especially Arabic, Persian and Urdu.
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 9 2:00:43 2008.

  CHAPTERS [cc. 631-633] so DECCAN it is
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 9 2:04:46 2008.

  jg,
  i got wiser today. thanks.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 9 2:06:50 2008.

  Simply superb!
  
  

• From: runa74 on Wed Jul 9 20:52:16 2008.

  Across
  
   1 State the highs a chart displays (11)
  
   9 Do nothing to show it! (7)
  
  10 Gives a lesson to everyone in setback (7)
  
  11 Ruler of the Meerut Cantonment (5)
  
  12 Saucer? Not exactly! (9)
  
  13 Bay for admission? (5)
  
  15 Not that he would settle the wages of only the teacher (9)
  
  18 Don’t go too far in solving this clue! (4,5)
  
  21 Earth that is usually said to be firma (5)TERRA
  
  22 Does it mean ‘see whether there is a stain’? Not exactly! (4,5)
  
  24 Way to achieve what is required for a living (5)
  
  26 Revolutionary takes girl back to one city (7)
  
  27 British publishing house in U.S. city (7)
  
  28 A book treat? (5,3,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Recognise change in the mass (9)
  
   2 “The __”: world court site (5)
  
   3 Speculative and disturbing to heretic (9)THEORETIC
  
   4 Fix an upper limit, adorn someone with headwear (3,1,3)PUT A CAP
  
   5 Homicide squad’s request for a stiff examination (7)
  
   6 Throw the Governor a greeting (5)
  
   7 He has a strong desire not just for drinks (8)
  
   8 Pistol mother discarded for someone who might wield it (4)
  
  14 One might do this backwards to earn love, perhaps (4,4)
  
  16 Man of many parts who will do things mechanically (9)
  
  17 With which you feel the way? (4,5)
  
  19 Dagger — foreign honour for ilk’s discarded (7)
  
  20 People swarming Smokies (7)ESKIMOS
  
  22 Hit a simple puppet? (4)
  
  23 Sour sort, like Diogenes (5)
  
  25 Resort to a massage among the abstainers (5)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 9 22:11:22 2008.

  Across
   1 State the highs a chart displays (11)
   9 Do nothing to show it! (7) NEGLECT
  10 Gives a lesson to everyone in setback (7)
  11 Ruler of the Meerut Cantonment (5) EMEER
  12 Saucer? Not exactly! (9)
  13 Bay for admission? (5)
  15 Not that he would settle the wages of only the teacher (9) PAYMASTER
  18 Don’t go too far in solving this clue! (4,5)
  21 Earth that is usually said to be firma (5)TERRA
  22 Does it mean ‘see whether there is a stain’? Not exactly! (4,5)
  24 Way to achieve what is required for a living (5)
  26 Revolutionary takes girl back to one city (7)
  27 British publishing house in U.S. city (7)
  28 A book treat? (5,3,3)
  Down
   1 Recognise change in the mass (9)
   2 “The __”: world court site (5) HAGUE
   3 Speculative and disturbing to heretic (9)THEORETIC
   4 Fix an upper limit, adorn someone with headwear (3,1,3)PUT A CAP
   5 Homicide squad’s request for a stiff examination (7)
   6 Throw the Governor a greeting (5)
   7 He has a strong desire not just for drinks (8)
   8 Pistol mother discarded for someone who might wield it (4)
  14 One might do this backwards to earn love, perhaps (4,4)
  16 Man of many parts who will do things mechanically (9)
  17 With which you feel the way? (4,5)
  19 Dagger — foreign honour for ilk’s discarded (7)
  20 People swarming Smokies (7)ESKIMOS
  22 Hit a simple puppet? (4)
  23 Sour sort, like Diogenes (5)
  25 Resort to a massage among the abstainers (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 9 23:13:53 2008.

  Across
   1 State the highs a chart displays (11)
   9 Do nothing to show it! (7) NEGLECT
  10 Gives a lesson to everyone in setback (7)
  11 Ruler of the Meerut Cantonment (5) EMEER
  12 Saucer? Not exactly! (9)
  13 Bay for admission? (5)
  15 Not that he would settle the wages of only the teacher (9) PAYMASTER
  18 Don’t go too far in solving this clue! (4,5)
  21 Earth that is usually said to be firma (5)TERRA
  22 Does it mean ‘see whether there is a stain’? Not exactly! (4,5)
  24 Way to achieve what is required for a living (5) MEANS
  26 Revolutionary takes girl back to one city (7)
  27 British publishing house in U.S. city (7)
  28 A book treat? (5,3,3) CAKES AND ALE
  Down  1 Recognise change in the mass (9)
   2 “The __”: world court site (5) HAGUE
   3 Speculative and disturbing to heretic (9)THEORETIC
   4 Fix an upper limit, adorn someone with headwear (3,1,3)PUT A CAP
   5 Homicide squad’s request for a stiff examination (7) AUTOPSY
   6 Throw the Governor a greeting (5)
   7 He has a strong desire not just for drinks (8)
   8 Pistol mother discarded for someone who might wield it (4)
  14 One might do this backwards to earn love, perhaps (4,4)
  16 Man of many parts who will do things mechanically (9)
  17 With which you feel the way? (4,5)
  19 Dagger — foreign honour for ilk’s discarded (7) OBELISK20 People swarming Smokies (7)ESKIMOS
  22 Hit a simple puppet? (4)
  23 Sour sort, like Diogenes (5) [b]
  25 Resort to a massage among the abstainers (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 9 23:19:45 2008.

  Across
  1 State the highs a chart displays (11)
  9 Do nothing to show it! (7) NEGLECT
  10 Gives a lesson to everyone in setback (7)
  11 Ruler of the Meerut Cantonment (5) EMEER
  12 Saucer? Not exactly! (9)
  13 Bay for admission? (5)
  15 Not that he would settle the wages of only the teacher (9) PAYMASTER
  18 Don’t go too far in solving this clue! (4,5) STAY CLOSE
  21 Earth that is usually said to be firma (5)TERRA
  22 Does it mean ‘see whether there is a stain’? Not exactly! (4,5) SPOT CHECK
  24 Way to achieve what is required for a living (5) MEANS
  26 Revolutionary takes girl back to one city (7) CH(ENNA)I
  27 British publishing house in U.S. city (7)
  28 A book treat? (5,3,3) CAKES AND ALE
  Down
  1 Recognise change in the mass (9)
  2 “The __”: world court site (5) HAGUE
  3 Speculative and disturbing to heretic (9)THEORETIC
  4 Fix an upper limit, adorn someone with headwear (3,1,3)PUT A CAP
  5 Homicide squad’s request for a stiff examination (7) AUTOPSY
  6 Throw the Governor a greeting (5)
  7 He has a strong desire not just for drinks (8)
  8 Pistol mother discarded for someone who might wield it (4)
  14 One might do this backwards to earn love, perhaps (4,4)
  16 Man of many parts who will do things mechanically (9)
  17 With which you feel the way? (4,5) ROAD SENSE
  19 Dagger — foreign honour for ilk’s discarded (7)
  20 People swarming Smokies (7)ESKIMOS
  22 Hit a simple puppet? (4)
  23 Sour sort, like Diogenes (5) CYNIC
  25 Resort to a massage among the abstainers (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 9 23:41:00 2008.

  1AC..OPHITE GRAPH? SO 4DN. IS 'GET A CAP
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 9 23:49:46 2008.

  Across
  1 State the highs a chart displays (11) the anagram is CHHATISGARH so SET A CAP is ok
  9 Do nothing to show it! (7) NEGLECT
  10 Gives a lesson to everyone in setback (7) TEACHES
  11 Ruler of the Meerut Cantonment (5) EMEER
  12 Saucer? Not exactly! (9)
  13 Bay for admission? (5)
  15 Not that he would settle the wages of only the teacher (9) PAYMASTER
  18 Don’t go too far in solving this clue! (4,5) STAY CLOSE
  21 Earth that is usually said to be firma (5)TERRA
  22 Does it mean ‘see whether there is a stain’? Not exactly! (4,5) SPOT CHECK
  24 Way to achieve what is required for a living (5) MEANS
  26 Revolutionary takes girl back to one city (7) CH(ENNA)I
  27 British publishing house in U.S. city (7)
  28 A book treat? (5,3,3) CAKES AND ALE
  Down
  1 Recognise change in the mass (9) CONGERIES
  2 “The __”: world court site (5) HAGUE
  3 Speculative and disturbing to heretic (9)THEORETIC
  4 Fix an upper limit, adorn someone with headwear (3,1,3)PUT A CAP
  5 Homicide squad’s request for a stiff examination (7) AUTOPSY
  6 Throw the Governor a greeting (5)
  7 He has a strong desire not just for drinks (8)
  8 Pistol mother discarded for someone who might wield it (4)
  14 One might do this backwards to earn love, perhaps (4,4)
  16 Man of many parts who will do things mechanically (9) AUTOMATON
  17 With which you feel the way? (4,5) ROAD SENSE
  19 Dagger — foreign honour for ilk’s discarded (7)
  20 People swarming Smokies (7)ESKIMOS
  22 Hit a simple puppet? (4)
  23 Sour sort, like Diogenes (5) CYNIC
  25 Resort to a massage among the abstainers (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 9 23:54:18 2008.

  CLUELESS...UR DEFENITELY NOT CLUELESS..GOOD SHOW..THAT LEAVES ONLY27AC & 25 DN
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 9 23:55:00 2008.

  ARUBA? AA AND RUB?
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Jul 9 23:56:37 2008.

  Across
  1 State the highs a chart displays (11) CHHATISGARH
  9 Do nothing to show it! (7) NEGLECT
  10 Gives a lesson to everyone in setback (7) TEACHES
  11 Ruler of the Meerut Cantonment (5) EMEER
  12 Saucer? Not exactly! (9)
  13 Bay for admission? (5) INLET
  15 Not that he would settle the wages of only the teacher (9) PAYMASTER
  18 Don’t go too far in solving this clue! (4,5) STAY CLOSE
  21 Earth that is usually said to be firma (5)TERRA
  22 Does it mean ‘see whether there is a stain’? Not exactly! (4,5) SPOT CHECK
  24 Way to achieve what is required for a living (5) MEANS
  26 Revolutionary takes girl back to one city (7) CH(ENNA)I
  27 British publishing house in U.S. city (7)
  28 A book treat? (5,3,3) CAKES AND ALE
  Down
  1 Recognise change in the mass (9)
  2 “The __”: world court site (5) HAGUE
  3 Speculative and disturbing to heretic (9)THEORETIC
  4 Fix an upper limit, adorn someone with headwear (3,1,3)PUT A CAP
  5 Homicide squad’s request for a stiff examination (7) AUTOPSY
  6 Throw the Governor a greeting (5) HEAVE?
  7 He has a strong desire not just for drinks (8)
  8 Pistol mother discarded for someone who might wield it (4) USER (-MA)
  14 One might do this backwards to earn love, perhaps (4,4) LEAN OVER
  16 Man of many parts who will do things mechanically (9)
  17 With which you feel the way? (4,5) ROAD SENSE
  19 Dagger — foreign honour for ilk’s discarded (7)
  20 People swarming Smokies (7)ESKIMOS
  22 Hit a simple puppet? (4)
  23 Sour sort, like Diogenes (5) CYNIC
  25 Resort to a massage among the abstainers (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Jul 10 0:12:32 2008.

  Across
  1 State the highs a chart displays (11) CHHATISGARH
  9 Do nothing to show it! (7) NEGLECT
  10 Gives a lesson to everyone in setback (7) TEACHES
  11 Ruler of the Meerut Cantonment (5) EMEER
  12 Saucer? Not exactly! (9) CUPBEARER
  13 Bay for admission? (5) INLET
  15 Not that he would settle the wages of only the teacher (9) PAYMASTER
  18 Don’t go too far in solving this clue! (4,5) STAY CLOSE
  21 Earth that is usually said to be firma (5)TERRA
  22 Does it mean ‘see whether there is a stain’? Not exactly! (4,5) SPOT CHECK
  24 Way to achieve what is required for a living (5) MEANS
  26 Revolutionary takes girl back to one city (7) CH(ENNA)I
  27 British publishing house in U.S. city (7) METHUEN
  28 A book treat? (5,3,3) CAKES AND ALE
  Down
  1 Recognise change in the mass (9) CONGERIES
  2 “The __”: world court site (5) HAGUE
  3 Speculative and disturbing to heretic (9)THEORETIC
  4 Fix an upper limit, adorn someone with headwear (3,1,3)PUT A CAP
  5 Homicide squad’s request for a stiff examination (7) AUTOPSY
  6 Throw the Governor a greeting (5) HEAVE
  7 He has a strong desire not just for drinks (8) THIRSTER
  8 Pistol mother discarded for someone who might wield it (4) USER (-MA)
  14 One might do this backwards to earn love, perhaps (4,4) LEAN OVER
  16 Man of many parts who will do things mechanically (9) AUTOMATON
  17 With which you feel the way? (4,5) ROAD SENSE
  19 Dagger — foreign honour for ilk’s discarded (7) OBELISK
  20 People swarming Smokies (7)ESKIMOS
  22 Hit a simple puppet? (4)SOCK
  23 Sour sort, like Diogenes (5) CYNIC
  25 Resort to a massage among the abstainers (5) ARUBA
  
  giving all the answers........as i couldnt participate all these days due to faulty internet connection and i will be out of station tomorrow.....please excuse me!!!!!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 10 0:29:44 2008.

  No feeling of embarrassment, Ragsyboy!
  It's refreshing to see you back in action...
  Keep showing up...
  CHHATISGARH is the teaser today!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 10 1:00:35 2008.

  All I have left to do is to SET the CAP and put things right!
  
  Marvellous!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 10 20:27:11 2008.

  Across
   1 It is presumably caused by a romantic tangle (4,4) LOVE KNOT
   6 Mineral found by some Naini Tal community (4)
   9 One who looks and looks? (6)
  10 State pals are scattered at a Swedish University city (7) UPPASALA
  13 Atlas doesn’t bear cities that have been wiped thus (3,3,3)
  14 Extremely exciting end to military exercises in country (5)
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4)
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10)
  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)
  21 Boy who brings back a fruit (4)
  24 Violinist’s rub (5)
  25 Small-time viewers may not care for this kind of TVs (3,6)
  26 Restrain American Indian on the borders of Connecticut (7)
  27 Turns away when going round the green (6)
  28 Taunting remark from a Coorgi beggar (4)
  29 It’s a stick-to-it quality (8)
  Down
   2 Not involved in the thing (3,2,2)
   3 Crude, heart-broken and crusty at last (6)
   4 Famed trial venue (9) NUREMBERG
   5 Whack Tamils’ leader on shoulder (5)
   7 Mind-reader? (7)
   8 Planter rushed to the East after the daily hired transport (7,5)
  11 He was met by Simple Simon (6)
  12 Is no central heating necessary when this party is on? (5-7)
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4)
  18 Record one’s arrival with a token at the gate? (4,2)
  20 Smelling, for example — what a plastic surgeon might do (4,3)
  22 Music master (7)MAESTRO
  23 Does a turn with a driver? (6)
  25 Ram’s cry about abstainer makes allowance (5)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 10 21:18:59 2008.

  Across
   1 It is presumably caused by a romantic tangle (4,4) LOVE KNOT
   6 Mineral found by some Naini Tal community (4)
   9 One who looks and looks? (6)
  10 State pals are scattered at a Swedish University city (7) UPPASALA
  13 Atlas doesn’t bear cities that have been wiped thus (3,3,3) OFF THE MAP
  14 Extremely exciting end to military exercises in country (5)
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4)
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10)
  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)
  21 Boy who brings back a fruit (4)
  24 Violinist’s rub (5)
  25 Small-time viewers may not care for this kind of TVs (3,6) BIG SCREEN
  26 Restrain American Indian on the borders of Connecticut (7)
  27 Turns away when going round the green (6)
  28 Taunting remark from a Coorgi beggar (4)
  29 It’s a stick-to-it quality (8)
  Down
   2 Not involved in the thing (3,2,2) OUT OF IT
   3 Crude, heart-broken and crusty at last (6)
   4 Famed trial venue (9) NUREMBERG
   5 Whack Tamils’ leader on shoulder (5)
   7 Mind-reader? (7)
   8 Planter rushed to the East after the daily hired transport (7,5)
  11 He was met by Simple Simon (6)
  12 Is no central heating necessary when this party is on? (5-7) HOUSE WARMING
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4)
  18 Record one’s arrival with a token at the gate? (4,2)
  20 Smelling, for example — what a plastic surgeon might do (4,3)
  22 Music master (7)MAESTRO
  23 Does a turn with a driver? (6)
  25 Ram’s cry about abstainer makes allowance (5)
  
  
  

• From: runa74 on Thu Jul 10 21:25:52 2008.

  Across
   1 It is presumably caused by a romantic tangle (4,4) LOVE KNOT
   6 Mineral found by some Naini Tal community (4)TALC
   9 One who looks and looks? (6)
  10 State pals are scattered at a Swedish University city (7) UPPASALA
  13 Atlas doesn’t bear cities that have been wiped thus (3,3,3) OFF THE MAP
  14 Extremely exciting end to military exercises in country (5)
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4)
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10)
  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)WINNING RUN
  21 Boy who brings back a fruit (4)
  24 Violinist’s rub (5)
  25 Small-time viewers may not care for this kind of TVs (3,6) BIG SCREEN
  26 Restrain American Indian on the borders of Connecticut (7)
  27 Turns away when going round the green (6)
  28 Taunting remark from a Coorgi beggar (4)GIBE
  29 It’s a stick-to-it quality (8)
  Down
   2 Not involved in the thing (3,2,2) OUT OF IT
   3 Crude, heart-broken and crusty at last (6)
   4 Famed trial venue (9) NUREMBERG
   5 Whack Tamils’ leader on shoulder (5)THUMP
   7 Mind-reader? (7)
   8 Planter rushed to the East after the daily hired transport (7,5)
  11 He was met by Simple Simon (6)
  12 Is no central heating necessary when this party is on? (5-7) HOUSE WARMING
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4)
  18 Record one’s arrival with a token at the gate? (4,2)
  20 Smelling, for example — what a plastic surgeon might do (4,3)
  22 Music master (7)MAESTRO
  23 Does a turn with a driver? (6)
  25 Ram’s cry about abstainer makes allowance (5)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 10 21:42:55 2008.

  Sorry, UPPASALA = UPPSALA
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 10 22:14:39 2008.

  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)WINNING RUN ?? WINNING HIT???
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 10 22:28:10 2008.

  Across
  1 It is presumably caused by a romantic tangle (4,4) LOVE KNOT
  6 Mineral found by some Naini Tal community (4)TALC
  9 One who looks and looks? (6)
  10 State pals are scattered at a Swedish University city (7) UPPSALA
  13 Atlas doesn’t bear cities that have been wiped thus (3,3,3) OFF THE MAP
  14 Extremely exciting end to military exercises in country (5) E G Y PT
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4)
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10)
  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)WINNING RUN
  21 Boy who brings back a fruit (4)
  24 Violinist’s rub (5)
  25 Small-time viewers may not care for this kind of TVs (3,6) BIG SCREEN
  26 Restrain American Indian on the borders of Connecticut (7)
  27 Turns away when going round the green (6)
  28 Taunting remark from a Coorgi beggar (4)GIBE
  29 It’s a stick-to-it quality (8) ADHESION
  Down
  2 Not involved in the thing (3,2,2) OUT OF IT
  3 Crude, heart-broken and crusty at last (6) EARTHY
  4 Famed trial venue (9) NUREMBERG
  5 Whack Tamils’ leader on shoulder (5)THUMP
  7 Mind-reader? (7)
  8 Planter rushed to the East after the daily hired transport (7,5) CHAR (TER PLAN) E
  11 He was met by Simple Simon (6)
  12 Is no central heating necessary when this party is on? (5-7) HOUSE WARMING
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4)
  18 Record one’s arrival with a token at the gate? (4,2)
  20 Smelling, for example — what a plastic surgeon might do (4,3)
  22 Music master (7)MAESTRO
  23 Does a turn with a driver? (6)
  25 Ram’s cry about abstainer makes allowance (5)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 10 22:41:35 2008.

  Across
  1 It is presumably caused by a romantic tangle (4,4) LOVE KNOT
  6 Mineral found by some Naini Tal community (4)TALC
  9 One who looks and looks? (6)
  10 State pals are scattered at a Swedish University city (7) UPPSALA
  13 Atlas doesn’t bear cities that have been wiped thus (3,3,3) OFF THE MAP
  14 Extremely exciting end to military exercises in country (5) E G Y PT
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4)
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10)
  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)WINNING RUN
  21 Boy who brings back a fruit (4)
  24 Violinist’s rub (5)
  25 Small-time viewers may not care for this kind of TVs (3,6) BIG SCREEN
  26 Restrain American Indian on the borders of Connecticut (7)
  27 Turns away when going round the green (6)
  28 Taunting remark from a Coorgi beggar (4)GIBE
  29 It’s a stick-to-it quality (8) ADHESION
  Down
  2 Not involved in the thing (3,2,2) OUT OF IT
  3 Crude, heart-broken and crusty at last (6) EARTHY
  4 Famed trial venue (9) NUREMBERG
  5 Whack Tamils’ leader on shoulder (5)THUMP
  7 Mind-reader? (7) ANALYST
  8 Planter rushed to the East after the daily hired transport (7,5) CHAR (TER PLAN) E
  11 He was met by Simple Simon (6)
  12 Is no central heating necessary when this party is on? (5-7) HOUSE WARMING
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4)
  18 Record one’s arrival with a token at the gate? (4,2) SIGN IN
  20 Smelling, for example — what a plastic surgeon might do (4,3)
  22 Music master (7)MAESTRO
  23 Does a turn with a driver? (6) SCREWS
  25 Ram’s cry about abstainer makes allowance (5) BA TT A
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 10 22:57:10 2008.

  19A= i feel WINNING RUN is correct, since
  17D= SWUNG DASH
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Jul 10 23:25:16 2008.

  Across
  1 It is presumably caused by a romantic tangle (4,4) LOVE KNOT
  6 Mineral found by some Naini Tal community (4)TALC
  9 One who looks and looks? (6)
  10 State pals are scattered at a Swedish University city (7) UPPSALA
  13 Atlas doesn’t bear cities that have been wiped thus (3,3,3) OFF THE MAP
  14 Extremely exciting end to military exercises in country (5) E G Y PT
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4)
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10)
  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)WINNING RUN
  21 Boy who brings back a fruit (4) EMIL
  24 Violinist’s rub (5) ROSIN
  25 Small-time viewers may not care for this kind of TVs (3,6) BIG SCREEN
  26 Restrain American Indian on the borders of Connecticut (7) INJUNCT
  27 Turns away when going round the green (6)
  28 Taunting remark from a Coorgi beggar (4)GIBE
  29 It’s a stick-to-it quality (8) ADHESION
  Down
  2 Not involved in the thing (3,2,2) OUT OF IT
  3 Crude, heart-broken and crusty at last (6) EARTHY
  4 Famed trial venue (9) NUREMBERG
  5 Whack Tamils’ leader on shoulder (5)THUMP
  7 Mind-reader? (7) ANALYST
  8 Planter rushed to the East after the daily hired transport (7,5) CHAR (TER PLAN) E
  11 He was met by Simple Simon (6) PIEMAN
  12 Is no central heating necessary when this party is on? (5-7) HOUSE WARMING
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4)
  18 Record one’s arrival with a token at the gate? (4,2) SIGN IN
  20 Smelling, for example — what a plastic surgeon might do (4,3) NOSE JOB
  22 Music master (7)MAESTRO
  23 Does a turn with a driver? (6) SCREWS
  25 Ram’s cry about abstainer makes allowance (5) BA TT A
  _________________
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 11 0:53:39 2008.

  Across
  1 It is presumably caused by a romantic tangle (4,4) LOVE KNOT
  6 Mineral found by some Naini Tal community (4)TALC
  9 One who looks and looks? (6)STARER
  10 State pals are scattered at a Swedish University city (7) UPPSALA
  13 Atlas doesn’t bear cities that have been wiped thus (3,3,3) OFF THE MAP
  14 Extremely exciting end to military exercises in country (5) E G Y PT
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4)
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10)
  19 Following which a batsman may make a victory lap (7,3)WINNING RUN
  21 Boy who brings back a fruit (4) EMIL
  24 Violinist’s rub (5) ROSIN
  25 Small-time viewers may not care for this kind of TVs (3,6) BIG SCREEN
  26 Restrain American Indian on the borders of Connecticut (7) INJUNCT
  27 Turns away when going round the green (6)AVERTS
  28 Taunting remark from a Coorgi beggar (4)GIBE
  29 It’s a stick-to-it quality (8) ADHESION
  Down
  2 Not involved in the thing (3,2,2) OUT OF IT
  3 Crude, heart-broken and crusty at last (6) EARTHY
  4 Famed trial venue (9) NUREMBERG
  5 Whack Tamils’ leader on shoulder (5)THUMP
  7 Mind-reader? (7) ANALYST
  8 Planter rushed to the East after the daily hired transport (7,5) CHAR (TER PLAN) E
  11 He was met by Simple Simon (6) PIEMAN
  12 Is no central heating necessary when this party is on? (5-7) HOUSE WARMING
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4)
  18 Record one’s arrival with a token at the gate? (4,2) SIGN IN
  20 Smelling, for example — what a plastic surgeon might do (4,3) NOSE JOB
  22 Music master (7)MAESTRO
  23 Does a turn with a driver? (6) SCREWS
  25 Ram’s cry about abstainer makes allowance (5) BA TT A
  
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jul 11 1:12:11 2008.

  Across
  15 Isn’t off one’s rocker? (4) SATI?
  16 Paperboy who flings the broadsheet? Not exactly! (10) NEWSCASTER
  Down
  17 Wielded a bat with panache — some punctuation is needed (5,4) SWUNG DASH
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 11 1:29:57 2008.

  15 A : SATI- Lgic ??
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 11 2:04:49 2008.

  C-Vasi in orkut:
  
  When one is off one's rocker, one is mad, I think.
  
  But "rocker" also means a kind of chair.
  
  When one is off one's rocker, one is up, one stands, perhaps.
  
  When one isn't off one's rocker, one
  
  SITS
  
  
  Interesting teamwork!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 11 2:06:42 2008.

  15A = as per Cambridge dictionary & Wiktionary:-
  SITU seems the nearest.
  
  

• From: runa74 on Fri Jul 11 20:22:44 2008.

  1 Walker’s walk (8)FOOTPATH
  
   5 Water bearer? (6)
  
   9 Beau swallowing a bit of yoghurt during time between flights (7)
  
  10 Keep up! Mark is going round America! (7)
  
  11 Batman, for example (5,4)
  12 Sweat it out? (5)
  
  13 Elephantine growth, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Something valuable around one’s waist (5,4)
  
  17 Associate fellow with aquatic bird, duck, over part of the day (9)
  
  19 Force broadcasters to be free from favouritism (4)
  
  23 Special talent of 50 in 19 (5)
  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9)
  
  25 Failed to notice one grid mix-up (7)
  
  26 Endmost argument for disloyalty (7)
  
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6)
  
  28 Set piece also to be reformed: that’s the offer (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 A lot of shooting takes place in these places (4,4)
  
   2 Clean up so lumpy an abode of the gods (7)OLYMPUS
  
   3 Road crew workers affirm in an afterthought (6)PAVERS
  
   4 More than two are involved in this kind of a tie (5-8)
  
   6 Non-stop pedestrian? (6-2)
  
   7 Great with a kind of citizenship: it’s slow and steady (7)
  
   8 A number with Edward are lodged under canvas (6)
  
  10 Not now? Eventually! (6,2,5)
  
  15 A fall from the eye that is a sign of unhappiness (8)
  
  16 First, a roiling outburst (8)
  
  18 Winter wear for Florida woman-learner (7)FL ANNE L
  
  20 These are not 16 names; they may be used by criminals (7)
  
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6)
  
  22 Stop zzz? (4,2)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 11 21:13:42 2008.

  1 Walker’s walk (8)FOOTPATH
  
   5 Water bearer? (6)
  
   9 Beau swallowing a bit of yoghurt during time between flights (7)
  
  10 Keep up! Mark is going round America! (7)
  
  11 Batman, for example (5,4)
  12 Sweat it out? (5)
  
  13 Elephantine growth, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Something valuable around one’s waist (5,4)
  
  17 Associate fellow with aquatic bird, duck, over part of the day (9)
  
  19 Force broadcasters to be free from favouritism (4)
  
  23 Special talent of 50 in 19 (5)
  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9)
  
  25 Failed to notice one grid mix-up (7)
  
  26 Endmost argument for disloyalty (7)
  
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6)
  
  28 Set piece also to be reformed: that’s the offer (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 A lot of shooting takes place in these places (4,4)
  
   2 Clean up so lumpy an abode of the gods (7)OLYMPUS
  
   3 Road crew workers affirm in an afterthought (6)PAVERS
  
   4 More than two are involved in this kind of a tie (5-8)
  
   6 Non-stop pedestrian? (6-2)
  
   7 Great with a kind of citizenship: it’s slow and steady (7)
  
   8 A number with Edward are lodged under canvas (6)
  
  10 Not now? Eventually! (6,2,5)
  
  15 A fall from the eye that is a sign of unhappiness (8) TEARDROP
  
  16 First, a roiling outburst (8) ORIGINAL
  
  18 Winter wear for Florida woman-learner (7)FL ANNE L
  
  20 These are not 16 names; they may be used by criminals (7) ALIASES
  
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6)
  
  22 Stop zzz? (4,2) WAKE UP
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jul 11 21:41:46 2008.

  1 Walker’s walk (8)FOOTPATH
  
  5 Water bearer? (6)
  
  9 Beau swallowing a bit of yoghurt during time between flights (7)
  
  10 Keep up! Mark is going round America! (7)
  
  11 Batman, for example (5,4)
  
  12 Sweat it out? (5)
  
  13 Elephantine growth, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Something valuable around one’s waist (5,4)
  
  17 Associate fellow with aquatic bird, duck, over part of the day (9) A F TERN O ON
  
  19 Force broadcasters to be free from favouritism (4)
  
  23 Special talent of 50 in 19 (5)
  
  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9)
  
  25 Failed to notice one grid mix-up (7)
  
  26 Endmost argument for disloyalty (7)
  
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6)
  
  28 Set piece also to be reformed: that’s the offer (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 A lot of shooting takes place in these places (4,4) FILM SETS
  
  2 Clean up so lumpy an abode of the gods (7)OLYMPUS
  
  3 Road crew workers affirm in an afterthought (6)PAVERS
  
  4 More than two are involved in this kind of a tie (5-8) THREE-CORNERED
  
  6 Non-stop pedestrian? (6-2)
  
  7 Great with a kind of citizenship: it’s slow and steady (7)
  
  8 A number with Edward are lodged under canvas (6)
  
  10 Not now? Eventually! (6,2,5) SOONER OR LATER
  
  15 A fall from the eye that is a sign of unhappiness (8) TEARDROP
  
  16 First, a roiling outburst (8) ORIGINAL
  
  18 Winter wear for Florida woman-learner (7)FL ANNE L
  
  20 These are not 16 names; they may be used by criminals (7) ALIASES
  
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6)
  
  22 Stop zzz? (4,2) WAKE UP
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 11 22:00:12 2008.

  1 Walker’s walk (8)FOOTPATH
  5 Water bearer? (6)
  9 Beau swallowing a bit of yoghurt during time between flights (7) LAYOVER
  
  10 Keep up! Mark is going round America! (7) SUSTAIN
  
  11 Batman, for example (5,4)
  
  12 Sweat it out? (5)
  
  13 Elephantine growth, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Something valuable around one’s waist (5,4)
  
  17 Associate fellow with aquatic bird, duck, over part of the day (9) A F TERN O ON
  
  19 Force broadcasters to be free from favouritism (4)
  
  23 Special talent of 50 in 19 (5)
  
  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9)
  
  25 Failed to notice one grid mix-up (7) IGNORED
  
  26 Endmost argument for disloyalty (7) TREASON
  
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6)
  
  28 Set piece also to be reformed: that’s the offer (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 A lot of shooting takes place in these places (4,4) FILM SETS
  
  2 Clean up so lumpy an abode of the gods (7)OLYMPUS
  
  3 Road crew workers affirm in an afterthought (6)PAVERS
  
  4 More than two are involved in this kind of a tie (5-8) THREE-CORNERED
  
  6 Non-stop pedestrian? (6-2)
  
  7 Great with a kind of citizenship: it’s slow and steady (7)
  
  8 A number with Edward are lodged under canvas (6)
  
  10 Not now? Eventually! (6,2,5) SOONER OR LATER
  
  15 A fall from the eye that is a sign of unhappiness (8) TEARDROP
  
  16 First, a roiling outburst (8) ORIGINAL
  
  18 Winter wear for Florida woman-learner (7)FL ANNE L
  
  20 These are not 16 names; they may be used by criminals (7) ALIASES
  
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6)
  
  22 Stop zzz? (4,2) WAKE UP
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Jul 11 22:48:03 2008.

  1 Walker’s walk (8)FOOTPATH
  5 Water bearer? (6)
  9 Beau swallowing a bit of yoghurt during time between flights (7) LAYOVER
  
  10 Keep up! Mark is going round America! (7) SUSTAIN
  
  11 Batman, for example (5,4) SUPERHERO
  12 Sweat it out? (5)
  
  13 Elephantine growth, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Something valuable around one’s waist (5,4) MONEY BELT
  
  17 Associate fellow with aquatic bird, duck, over part of the day (9) A F TERN O ON
  
  19 Force broadcasters to be free from favouritism (4)
  
  23 Special talent of 50 in 19 (5) FLAIR
  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9)
  
  25 Failed to notice one grid mix-up (7) IGNORED
  
  26 Endmost argument for disloyalty (7) TREASON
  
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6)
  
  28 Set piece also to be reformed: that’s the offer (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 A lot of shooting takes place in these places (4,4) FILM SETS
  
  2 Clean up so lumpy an abode of the gods (7)OLYMPUS
  
  3 Road crew workers affirm in an afterthought (6)PAVERS
  
  4 More than two are involved in this kind of a tie (5-8) THREE-CORNERED
  
  6 Non-stop pedestrian? (6-2) PASSER BY
  
  7 Great with a kind of citizenship: it’s slow and steady (7)
  
  8 A number with Edward are lodged under canvas (6)
  
  10 Not now? Eventually! (6,2,5) SOONER OR LATER
  
  15 A fall from the eye that is a sign of unhappiness (8) TEARDROP
  
  16 First, a roiling outburst (8) ORIGINAL
  
  18 Winter wear for Florida woman-learner (7)FL ANNE L
  
  20 These are not 16 names; they may be used by criminals (7) ALIASES
  
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6)
  
  22 Stop zzz? (4,2) WAKE UP
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Fri Jul 11 22:49:00 2008.

  1 Walker’s walk (8)FOOTPATH
  
  5 Water bearer? (6) SPIGOT
  
  9 Beau swallowing a bit of yoghurt during time between flights (7) LAYOVER
  
  10 Keep up! Mark is going round America! (7) SUSTAIN
  
  11 Batman, for example (5,4)
  
  12 Sweat it out? (5) EXUDE
  
  13 Elephantine growth, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Something valuable around one’s waist (5,4)
  
  17 Associate fellow with aquatic bird, duck, over part of the day (9) A F TERN O ON
  
  19 Force broadcasters to be free from favouritism (4)
  
  23 Special talent of 50 in 19 (5)
  
  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9)
  
  25 Failed to notice one grid mix-up (7) IGNORED
  
  26 Endmost argument for disloyalty (7) TREASON
  
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6)
  
  28 Set piece also to be reformed: that’s the offer (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 A lot of shooting takes place in these places (4,4) FILM SETS
  
  2 Clean up so lumpy an abode of the gods (7)OLYMPUS
  
  3 Road crew workers affirm in an afterthought (6)PAVERS
  
  4 More than two are involved in this kind of a tie (5-8) THREE-CORNERED
  
  6 Non-stop pedestrian? (6-2) PASSER BY
  
  7 Great with a kind of citizenship: it’s slow and steady (7) GRADUAL
  8 A number with Edward are lodged under canvas (6)
  
  10 Not now? Eventually! (6,2,5) SOONER OR LATER
  
  15 A fall from the eye that is a sign of unhappiness (8) TEARDROP
  
  16 First, a roiling outburst (8) ORIGINAL
  
  18 Winter wear for Florida woman-learner (7)FL ANNE L
  
  20 These are not 16 names; they may be used by criminals (7) ALIASES
  
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6)
  
  22 Stop zzz? (4,2) WAKE UP
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 11 22:57:16 2008.

  
  
  
  1 Walker’s walk (8)FOOTPATH
  
  5 Water bearer? (6) SPIGOT
  
  9 Beau swallowing a bit of yoghurt during time between flights (7) LAYOVER
  
  10 Keep up! Mark is going round America! (7) SUSTAIN
  
  11 Batman, for example (5,4)SUPER HERO
  
  12 Sweat it out? (5) EXUDE
  
  13 Elephantine growth, perhaps (4)TUSK
  
  14 Something valuable around one’s waist (5,4)MONEY BELT
  
  17 Associate fellow with aquatic bird, duck, over part of the day (9) A F TERN O ON
  
  19 Force broadcasters to be free from favouritism (4)FAIR
  
  23 Special talent of 50 in 19 (5)FLAIR
  
  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9)
  
  25 Failed to notice one grid mix-up (7) IGNORED
  
  26 Endmost argument for disloyalty (7) TREASON
  
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6)
  
  28 Set piece also to be reformed: that’s the offer (8)PROPOSAL
  
  Down
  
  1 A lot of shooting takes place in these places (4,4) FILM SETS
  
  2 Clean up so lumpy an abode of the gods (7)OLYMPUS
  
  3 Road crew workers affirm in an afterthought (6)PAVERS
  
  4 More than two are involved in this kind of a tie (5-8) THREE-CORNERED
  
  6 Non-stop pedestrian? (6-2) PASSER BY
  
  7 Great with a kind of citizenship: it’s slow and steady (7) GRADUAL
  8 A number with Edward are lodged under canvas (6)TENTED
  
  10 Not now? Eventually! (6,2,5) SOONER OR LATER
  
  15 A fall from the eye that is a sign of unhappiness (8) TEARDROP
  
  16 First, a roiling outburst (8) ORIGINAL
  
  18 Winter wear for Florida woman-learner (7)FL ANNE L
  
  20 These are not 16 names; they may be used by criminals (7) ALIASES
  
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6)
  
  22 Stop zzz? (4,2) WAKE UP
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 12 0:47:34 2008.

  24 Letting go for continued occupation? (9) RE LEASING
  27 A Pole’s is somewhat on the decline (6) ASLOPE
  Down
  21 By far, CIA spread over a land mass (6) AFRICA
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 12 2:52:38 2008.

  Great!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 12 22:09:16 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)
  
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4)
  
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6)
  
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9)
  
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5)
  
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4)
  
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5)
  
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8)
  
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)
  
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8)
  
  27 Secret press (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8)
  
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5)
  
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)
  
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9)
  
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6)
  
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6)
  
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9)
  
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6)
  
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)
  
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8)
  
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2)
  
  20 A second omen for delegate (6)
  
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 12 22:43:11 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)
  
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4)
  
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6) MANGER
  
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9)
  
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5) ASIDE
  
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4) LYSERGIC ACID
  
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5)
  
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8)
  
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)
  
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8)
  
  27 Secret press (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8) CAMISOLE
  
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5)
  
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)
  
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9)
  
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6)
  
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6)
  
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9)
  
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6)
  
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)
  
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8)
  
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2)
  
  20 A second omen for delegate (6)
  
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Jul 12 22:43:31 2008.

  Across
  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4)
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6)
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9) STALEMATE
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5)
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4)
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5) LOSER
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8)
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8)
  27 Secret press (6)
  Down
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8)
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5)
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9)
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6)
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6)
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9) MAN OVERBOARD
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6)
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8)
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2)
  20 A second omen for delegate (6) ASSIGN
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 12 22:45:17 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)
  
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4)
  
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6) MANGER
  
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9) STALEMATE
  
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5) ASIDE
  
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4) LYSERGIC ACID
  
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5) LOSER
  
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8)
  
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)
  
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8)
  
  27 Secret press (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8) CAMISOLE
  
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5)
  
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)
  
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9)
  
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6)
  
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6)
  
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9)
  
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6)
  
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)
  
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8) A D HER ENT
  
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2)
  
  20 A second omen for delegate (6) A S SIGN
  
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5)
  
  Back to top
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 12 23:22:04 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)COBALT
  
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4)
  
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6) MANGER
  
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9) STALEMATE
  
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5) ASIDE
  
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4) LYSERGIC ACID
  
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5) LOSER
  
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8)
  
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)
  
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8)
  
  27 Secret press (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8) CAMISOLE
  
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5)
  
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)DAGGER-MAGNET
  
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9)
  
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6)
  
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6)
  
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9)
  
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6)
  
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)ACHILLES
  
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8) A D HER ENT
  
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2) SLAM UP
  
  20 A second omen for delegate (6) A S SIGN
  
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 12 23:23:59 2008.

  5D= what about HUGGER MUGGER
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 12 23:28:25 2008.

  Yes, you are right! Making up for my wrong answer:
  
  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)COBALT
  
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4)
  
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6) MANGER
  
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9) STALEMATE
  
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5) ASIDE
  
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4) LYSERGIC ACID
  
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5) LOSER
  
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8)
  
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)COLLIE
  
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8)
  
  27 Secret press (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8) CAMISOLE
  
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5)
  
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)DUGGER-MUGGER
  
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9)
  
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6)
  
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6)
  
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9)
  
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6)
  
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)ACHILLES
  
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8) A D HER ENT
  
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2) SLAM UP
  
  20 A second omen for delegate (6) A S SIGN
  
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 12 23:56:04 2008.

  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 13 0:00:00 2008.

  got it...sorry to exceed my quota of 4. 4 AC IS CHOC ICES
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jul 13 0:11:22 2008.

  HUGGER MUGGER
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jul 13 0:12:51 2008.

  CLAM UP rather than SLAM UP?
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Jul 13 0:26:17 2008.

  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)COBALT
  
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4)
  
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6) MANGER
  
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9) STALEMATE
  
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5) ASIDE
  
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4) LYSERGIC ACID
  
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5) LOSER
  
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8)
  
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)COLLIE
  
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8)
  
  27 Secret press (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8) CAMISOLE
  
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5) LIEGE
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)DUGGER-MUGGER
  
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9) CHARABANC
  
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6) CLINIC
  
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6) SISTER
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9)
  
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6)
  
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)ACHILLES
  
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8) A D HER ENT
  
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2) SLAM UP
  
  20 A second omen for delegate (6) A S SIGN
  
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Jul 13 0:33:40 2008.

  1 Junior sports team member lapping graduate, a blue (6)COBALT
  
  4 Options involving cold sweets (4,4) CHOC ICES
  
  9 Vexation shown by first of mares in trough (6) MANGER
  
  10 I fly with one American martyr (8) I GNAT I US
  
  12 Possible outcome of chess game in flat against pal (9) STALEMATE
  
  13 Assistant catching small stage whisper (5) ASIDE
  
  14 Spam on chalet menu abroad (8,4) LUNCHEON MEAT
  
  18 Drug I dig, scarcely worried (8,4) LYSERGIC ACID
  
  21 No-hoper, not as far away after leader's gone (5) LOSER
  
  22 Subsistence level reportedly raised before row (9) BREAD LINE
  
  24 Chief support provided by mother during visit (8) MAINSTAY
  
  25 Miner's tailless dog (6)COLLIE
  
  26 Apple dessert, lacking in taste after roast (8) PANDOWDY
  
  27 Secret press (6) CLOSET
  
  Down
  
  1 I'm so embarrassed wearing new lace undergarment (8) CAMISOLE
  
  2 Sash and girl's handkerchief (8) BAND ANNA
  
  3 Feudal lord, say, in tale (5) LIEGE
  
  5 One clinging on to attacker in confusion? (6-6)HUGGER-MUGGER
  
  6 Cleaner, by a stop, caught bus (9) CHARABANC
  
  7 Pop briefly coming round in hospital (6) CLINIC
  
  8 Nurse demanding cut is bandaged (6) SISTER
  
  11 Plaintive cry on ship from most senior male director, perhaps (3,9) MAN OVERBOARD
  
  15 Poser they solved at once (3,6) HEY PRESTO
  
  16 Longs to nurse poorly Greek hero (8)ACHILLES
  
  17 One supporting that lady during a depression (8) A D HER ENT
  
  19 Stop talking about large American at university (4,2) SLAM UP
  
  20 A second omen for delegate (6) A S SIGN
  
  23 Amusing puppet round end of pier (5) DROLL
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 13 8:49:47 2008.

  Yes, CLAM UP, it must be! Uncle Sam misled me!!!
  
  
  
  
  
  Excellent teamwork!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jul 13 20:57:49 2008.

  Across
   1 One who should know he shouldn’t be dealing in the company’s shares (7) INSIDER
   5 Shrill insect with some thoracic adaptability (6)
   9 Carries books in setback (5)
  10 Room from where a watch is kept? Not exactly! (5,4)
  11 It doesn’t look good! (7)
  12 A pencil drawing of a bird (7)
  13 Split down the middle (5)
  14 "Trip the light — toe” (9) FANTASTIC
  16 Kind of dinner on which less light may be thrown? (9) CANDLELIT
  19 Head, first to roll in practical joke (5)
  21 Travelled through water ahead of others (7)
  23 Torturer’s confession of being more lacking in vitality (7)
  24 Not knowing about African National Congress entering new region (9)
  25 Worked in Bollywood? (5)
  26 Is Tada rebuilding sports structures? (6)
  27 Let race be conducted to turn out something sweet (7)
  Down
   1 Not out of the woods, completely involved (2,3,5,2,2) IN THE THICK OF IT
   2 English poet to relax comfortably (7)
   3 Get into undress grandly? (7)
   4 Having a lot of sorrow — fret gruel is spilt (9)
   5 Victor in church with a politician (5)
   6 Mark I called haltingly (7)
   7 What commercial radio stations broadcast rarely: this may leave a scar (4,3)
   8 When fired, it’s all flash and sound and no hit (5,9)
  15 Inner mutt distributing food (9)
  17 Distant from the thing, uninvolved (3,2,2)
  18 See, we are beginning to die down (7)
  19 Copper after copper to take the topping off baked dish (7)
  20 Shrewd constables leaving the church have nervous twitch (7)
  22 Mother and old Tamil leader provide food (5)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 13 21:17:35 2008.

  Across
   1 One who should know he shouldn’t be dealing in the company’s shares (7) INSIDER
   5 Shrill insect with some thoracic adaptability (6) CICADA
   9 Carries books in setback (5)
  10 Room from where a watch is kept? Not exactly! (5,4)
  11 It doesn’t look good! (7)
  12 A pencil drawing of a bird (7) PELICAN
  13 Split down the middle (5)
  14 "Trip the light — toe” (9) FANTASTIC
  16 Kind of dinner on which less light may be thrown? (9) CANDLELIT
  19 Head, first to roll in practical joke (5)
  21 Travelled through water ahead of others (7)
  23 Torturer’s confession of being more lacking in vitality (7)
  24 Not knowing about African National Congress entering new region (9)
  25 Worked in Bollywood? (5)
  26 Is Tada rebuilding sports structures? (6)
  27 Let race be conducted to turn out something sweet (7) TREACLE
  Down
   1 Not out of the woods, completely involved (2,3,5,2,2) IN THE THICK OF IT
   2 English poet to relax comfortably (7)
   3 Get into undress grandly? (7)
   4 Having a lot of sorrow — fret gruel is spilt (9)
   5 Victor in church with a politician (5)
   6 Mark I called haltingly (7)
   7 What commercial radio stations broadcast rarely: this may leave a scar (4,3)
   8 When fired, it’s all flash and sound and no hit (5,9) BLANK CARTRIDGE
  15 Inner mutt distributing food (9)
  17 Distant from the thing, uninvolved (3,2,2)
  18 See, we are beginning to die down (7)
  19 Copper after copper to take the topping off baked dish (7)
  20 Shrewd constables leaving the church have nervous twitch (7)
  22 Mother and old Tamil leader provide food (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 13 21:50:37 2008.

  Across
  1 One who should know he shouldn’t be dealing in the company’s shares (7) INSIDER
  5 Shrill insect with some thoracic adaptability (6) CICADA
  9 Carries books in setback (5)
  10 Room from where a watch is kept? Not exactly! (5,4)
  11 It doesn’t look good! (7)
  12 A pencil drawing of a bird (7) PELICAN
  13 Split down the middle (5)
  14 "Trip the light — toe” (9) FANTASTIC
  16 Kind of dinner on which less light may be thrown? (9) CANDLELIT
  19 Head, first to roll in practical joke (5)
  21 Travelled through water ahead of others (7)
  23 Torturer’s confession of being more lacking in vitality (7)
  24 Not knowing about African National Congress entering new region (9)
  25 Worked in Bollywood? (5)
  26 Is Tada rebuilding sports structures? (6)
  27 Let race be conducted to turn out something sweet (7) TREACLE
  Down
  1 Not out of the woods, completely involved (2,3,5,2,2) IN THE THICK OF IT
  2 English poet to relax comfortably (7)
  3 Get into undress grandly? (7)
  4 Having a lot of sorrow — fret gruel is spilt (9) REGRETFUL
  5 Victor in church with a politician (5)
  6 Mark I called haltingly (7) CEDILLA
  7 What commercial radio stations broadcast rarely: this may leave a scar (4,3)
  8 When fired, it’s all flash and sound and no hit (5,9) BLANK CARTRIDGE
  15 Inner mutt distributing food (9) NUTRIMENT
  17 Distant from the thing, uninvolved (3,2,2)
  18 See, we are beginning to die down (7)
  19 Copper after copper to take the topping off baked dish (7)
  20 Shrewd constables leaving the church have nervous twitch (7) POLI(-CE)TIC
  22 Mother and old Tamil leader provide food (5)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 13 22:55:03 2008.

  
  Across
  1 One who should know he shouldn’t be dealing in the company’s shares (7) INSIDER
  5 Shrill insect with some thoracic adaptability (6) CICADA
  9 Carries books in setback (5)
  10 Room from where a watch is kept? Not exactly! (5,4)
  11 It doesn’t look good! (7)
  12 A pencil drawing of a bird (7) PELICAN
  13 Split down the middle (5)
  14 "Trip the light — toe” (9) FANTASTIC
  16 Kind of dinner on which less light may be thrown? (9) CANDLELIT
  19 Head, first to roll in practical joke (5)
  21 Travelled through water ahead of others (7)OUTSWAM
  23 Torturer’s confession of being more lacking in vitality (7)
  24 Not knowing about African National Congress entering new region (9)
  25 Worked in Bollywood? (5)ACTED
  26 Is Tada rebuilding sports structures? (6)STADIA
  27 Let race be conducted to turn out something sweet (7) TREACLE
  Down
  1 Not out of the woods, completely involved (2,3,5,2,2) IN THE THICK OF IT
  2 English poet to relax comfortably (7)
  3 Get into undress grandly? (7)
  4 Having a lot of sorrow — fret gruel is spilt (9) REGRETFUL
  5 Victor in church with a politician (5)
  6 Mark I called haltingly (7) CEDILLA
  7 What commercial radio stations broadcast rarely: this may leave a scar (4,3)
  8 When fired, it’s all flash and sound and no hit (5,9) BLANK CARTRIDGE
  15 Inner mutt distributing food (9) NUTRIMENT
  17 Distant from the thing, uninvolved (3,2,2)
  18 See, we are beginning to die down (7)
  19 Copper after copper to take the topping off baked dish (7)
  20 Shrewd constables leaving the church have nervous twitch (7) POLI(-CE)TIC
  22 Mother and old Tamil leader provide food (5)MANNA
  
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Jul 13 23:05:39 2008.

  Across
  1 One who should know he shouldn’t be dealing in the company’s shares (7) INSIDER
  5 Shrill insect with some thoracic adaptability (6) CICADA
  9 Carries books in setback (5)
  10 Room from where a watch is kept? Not exactly! (5,4)
  11 It doesn’t look good! (7)
  12 A pencil drawing of a bird (7) PELICAN
  13 Split down the middle (5)
  14 "Trip the light — toe” (9) FANTASTIC
  16 Kind of dinner on which less light may be thrown? (9) CANDLELIT
  19 Head, first to roll in practical joke (5)
  21 Travelled through water ahead of others (7)OUTSWAM
  23 Torturer’s confession of being more lacking in vitality (7) IM PALER
  24 Not knowing about African National Congress entering new region (9) IGNOR ANC E
  25 Worked in Bollywood? (5)ACTED
  26 Is Tada rebuilding sports structures? (6)STADIA
  27 Let race be conducted to turn out something sweet (7) TREACLE
  Down
  1 Not out of the woods, completely involved (2,3,5,2,2) IN THE THICK OF IT
  2 English poet to relax comfortably (7)
  3 Get into undress grandly? (7)
  4 Having a lot of sorrow — fret gruel is spilt (9) REGRETFUL
  5 Victor in church with a politician (5)
  6 Mark I called haltingly (7) CEDILLA
  7 What commercial radio stations broadcast rarely: this may leave a scar (4,3)
  8 When fired, it’s all flash and sound and no hit (5,9) BLANK CARTRIDGE
  15 Inner mutt distributing food (9) NUTRIMENT
  17 Distant from the thing, uninvolved (3,2,2)
  18 See, we are beginning to die down (7) LO WE RED
  19 Copper after copper to take the topping off baked dish (7) CUPCAKE
  20 Shrewd constables leaving the church have nervous twitch (7) POLI(-CE)TIC
  22 Mother and old Tamil leader provide food (5)MANNA
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 13 23:17:10 2008.

  Across
  1 One who should know he shouldn’t be dealing in the company’s shares (7) INSIDER
  5 Shrill insect with some thoracic adaptability (6) CICADA
  9 Carries books in setback (5) TOTES
  10 Room from where a watch is kept? Not exactly! (5,4) GUARDCELL
  11 It doesn’t look good! (7) EYESORE
  12 A pencil drawing of a bird (7) PELICAN
  13 Split down the middle (5)
  14 "Trip the light — toe” (9) FANTASTIC
  16 Kind of dinner on which less light may be thrown? (9) CANDLELIT
  19 Head, first to roll in practical joke (5) CAPER
  21 Travelled through water ahead of others (7)OUTSWAM
  23 Torturer’s confession of being more lacking in vitality (7) IM PALER
  24 Not knowing about African National Congress entering new region (9) IGNOR ANC E
  25 Worked in Bollywood? (5)ACTED
  26 Is Tada rebuilding sports structures? (6)STADIA
  27 Let race be conducted to turn out something sweet (7) TREACLE
  Down
  1 Not out of the woods, completely involved (2,3,5,2,2) IN THE THICK OF IT
  2 English poet to relax comfortably (7) SITWELL
  3 Get into undress grandly? (7)
  4 Having a lot of sorrow — fret gruel is spilt (9) REGRETFUL
  5 Victor in church with a politician (5)
  6 Mark I called haltingly (7) CEDILLA
  7 What commercial radio stations broadcast rarely: this may leave a scar (4,3)
  8 When fired, it’s all flash and sound and no hit (5,9) BLANK CARTRIDGE
  15 Inner mutt distributing food (9) NUTRIMENT
  17 Distant from the thing, uninvolved (3,2,2)
  18 See, we are beginning to die down (7) LO WE RED
  19 Copper after copper to take the topping off baked dish (7) CUPCAKE
  20 Shrewd constables leaving the church have nervous twitch (7) POLI(-CE)TIC
  22 Mother and old Tamil leader provide food (5)MANNA
  
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 14 0:26:43 2008.

  Across
  13 Split down the middle (5) HALVE
  Down
  3 Get into undress grandly? (7) DISROBE
  5 Victor in church with a politician (5) CH A MP
  7 What commercial radio stations broadcast rarely: this may leave a scar (4,3) DEEP CUT
  17 Distant from the thing, uninvolved (3,2,2) NOT IN IT
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 14 4:24:59 2008.

  Interesting game!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 14 20:38:47 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bandage the head of the wounded before criticism (8)
  
   5 The Spanish caught in periods of holdups (6)
  
  10 Fan mired badly in borders of Ajmer (7) ADMIRER
  
  11 Least changes embrace the Spanish novel heroine (7)
  
  12 Old fogey to squat down (6)
  
  13 Niggle about a couple of partners sporting slight sleepwear (8)
  
  15 Back on borders of Ajmer (4)
  
  16 Flew into a rage and hammered a few eaves? (3,3,4)
  
  18 Not that its members are fighting forever (6,4)
  
  20 Somewhat treacherous figure in a novel (4)
  
  23 Former prince and vicar get debt notices (8)
  
  24 One of an audience (6)
  
  26 Properties in European countries (7) ESTATES
  
  27 “Do not torment me, __” (The Tempest) (7)
  
  28 Makes clean moves? (6)
  
  29 Inclination to drift? (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Predictably they have to work in season and out of season (7,8)
  
   2 Drunk miner caught by abstainers here (7)
  
   3 Ale for help at railway station (6)
  
   4 Agatha Christie’s novel title provides standard (4)
  
   6 Praised former wife and rang (8) EXTOLLED
  
   7 Fast! Almost claim run out! (7)
  
   8 One should not get drunk to be in this (5,2,8)
  
   9 Marked by anger, fleet runs helter-skelter (9)
  
  14 Half way (9)
  
  17 This takes a lot of hammering (5-3)
  
  19 Contend with Western Railway steel organisation (7) WRESTLE
  
  21 Listener, as a consequence, is worldly (7)
  
  22 Tickle one’s memory that drunk miner is on top of dome (6)
  
  25 Mistake learner leaving section of church (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Jul 14 22:19:40 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Bandage the head of the wounded before criticism (8) W RAPPING
   5 The Spanish caught in periods of holdups (6) D EL AYS
  10 Fan mired badly in borders of Ajmer (7) ADMIRER
  
  11 Least changes embrace the Spanish novel heroine (7)
  
  12 Old fogey to squat down (6)
  
  13 Niggle about a couple of partners sporting slight sleepwear (8)
  
  15 Back on borders of Ajmer (4)
  
  16 Flew into a rage and hammered a few eaves? (3,3,4)
  
  18 Not that its members are fighting forever (6,4)
  
  20 Somewhat treacherous figure in a novel (4)
  
  23 Former prince and vicar get debt notices (8)
  
  24 One of an audience (6)
  
  26 Properties in European countries (7) ESTATES
  
  27 “Do not torment me, __” (The Tempest) (7)
  
  28 Makes clean moves? (6)
  
  29 Inclination to drift? (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Predictably they have to work in season and out of season (7,8)
  
   2 Drunk miner caught by abstainers here (7)
  
   3 Ale for help at railway station (6) PORT ER
  
   4 Agatha Christie’s novel title provides standard (4)
  
   6 Praised former wife and rang (8) EXTOLLED
  
   7 Fast! Almost claim run out! (7)
  
   8 One should not get drunk to be in this (5,2,8)
  
   9 Marked by anger, fleet runs helter-skelter (9) RESENTFUL
  
  14 Half way (9)
  
  17 This takes a lot of hammering (5-3)
  
  19 Contend with Western Railway steel organisation (7) WRESTLE
  
  21 Listener, as a consequence, is worldly (7)
  
  22 Tickle one’s memory that drunk miner is on top of dome (6)
  
  25 Mistake learner leaving section of church (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 14 22:51:44 2008.

  Across
  1 Bandage the head of the wounded before criticism (8) W RAPPING
  5 The Spanish caught in periods of holdups (6) D EL AYS
  10 Fan mired badly in borders of Ajmer (7) ADMIRER
  11 Least changes embrace the Spanish novel heroine (7) ESTELLA
  12 Old fogey to squat down (6)
  13 Niggle about a couple of partners sporting slight sleepwear (8) NEGLIGEE
  15 Back on borders of Ajmer (4)
  16 Flew into a rage and hammered a few eaves? (3,3,4) HIT THE ROOF
  18 Not that its members are fighting forever (6,4)
  20 Somewhat treacherous figure in a novel (4)
  23 Former prince and vicar get debt notices (8)
  24 One of an audience (6)
  26 Properties in European countries (7) ESTATES
  27 “Do not torment me, __” (The Tempest) (7)
  28 Makes clean moves? (6)
  29 Inclination to drift? (8)
  Down
  1 Predictably they have to work in season and out of season (7,8)
  2 Drunk miner caught by abstainers here (7)
  3 Ale for help at railway station (6) PORT ER
  4 Agatha Christie’s novel title provides standard (4)
  6 Praised former wife and rang (8) EXTOLLED
  7 Fast! Almost claim run out! (7) ALLEG(-E) RO
  8 One should not get drunk to be in this (5,2,8)
  9 Marked by anger, fleet runs helter-skelter (9) RESENTFUL
  14 Half way (9)
  17 This takes a lot of hammering (5-3)
  19 Contend with Western Railway steel organisation (7) WRESTLE
  21 Listener, as a consequence, is worldly (7) EAR THEN
  22 Tickle one’s memory that drunk miner is on top of dome (6)
  25 Mistake learner leaving section of church (4)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jul 14 22:52:44 2008.

  Across
   1 Bandage the head of the wounded before criticism (8) W RAPPING
   5 The Spanish caught in periods of holdups (6) D EL AYS
  10 Fan mired badly in borders of Ajmer (7) ADMIRER
  11 Least changes embrace the Spanish novel heroine (7)
  12 Old fogey to squat down (6)
  13 Niggle about a couple of partners sporting slight sleepwear (8) NEGLIGEE
  15 Back on borders of Ajmer (4)
  16 Flew into a rage and hammered a few eaves? (3,3,4)
  18 Not that its members are fighting forever (6,4)
  20 Somewhat treacherous figure in a novel (4) HERO
  23 Former prince and vicar get debt notices (8)
  24 One of an audience (6)
  26 Properties in European countries (7) ESTATES
  27 “Do not torment me, __” (The Tempest) (7) PRITHEE
  28 Makes clean moves? (6)
  29 Inclination to drift? (8)
  Down
   1 Predictably they have to work in season and out of season (7,8)
   2 Drunk miner caught by abstainers here (7)
   3 Ale for help at railway station (6) PORT ER
   4 Agatha Christie’s novel title provides standard (4)
   6 Praised former wife and rang (8) EXTOLLED
   7 Fast! Almost claim run out! (7)
   8 One should not get drunk to be in this (5,2,8)
   9 Marked by anger, fleet runs helter-skelter (9) RESENTFUL
  14 Half way (9)
  17 This takes a lot of hammering (5-3)
  19 Contend with Western Railway steel organisation (7) WRESTLE
  21 Listener, as a consequence, is worldly (7)
  22 Tickle one’s memory that drunk miner is on top of dome (6)
  25 Mistake learner leaving section of church (4)APSE
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jul 14 22:53:48 2008.

  OOPS... Myself & kkotirao crossed...
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 14 23:22:19 2008.

  
  Across
   1 Bandage the head of the wounded before criticism (8) W RAPPING
   5 The Spanish caught in periods of holdups (6) D EL AYS
  10 Fan mired badly in borders of Ajmer (7) ADMIRER
  11 Least changes embrace the Spanish novel heroine (7)ESTELLA
  12 Old fogey to squat down (6)
  13 Niggle about a couple of partners sporting slight sleepwear (8) NEGLIGEE
  15 Back on borders of Ajmer (4)REAR
  16 Flew into a rage and hammered a few eaves? (3,3,4)HIT THE ROOF
  18 Not that its members are fighting forever (6,4)
  20 Somewhat treacherous figure in a novel (4) HERO
  23 Former prince and vicar get debt notices (8)
  24 One of an audience (6)
  26 Properties in European countries (7) ESTATES
  27 “Do not torment me, __” (The Tempest) (7) PRITHEE
  28 Makes clean moves? (6)
  29 Inclination to drift? (8)
  Down
   1 Predictably they have to work in season and out of season (7,8)
   2 Drunk miner caught by abstainers here (7)ARMENIA
   3 Ale for help at railway station (6) PORT ER
   4 Agatha Christie’s novel title provides standard (4)NORM
   6 Praised former wife and rang (8) EXTOLLED
   7 Fast! Almost claim run out! (7)ALLEGRO
   8 One should not get drunk to be in this (5,2,8)
   9 Marked by anger, fleet runs helter-skelter (9) RESENTFUL
  14 Half way (9)
  17 This takes a lot of hammering (5-3)
  19 Contend with Western Railway steel organisation (7) WRESTLE
  21 Listener, as a consequence, is worldly (7)EARTHEN
  22 Tickle one’s memory that drunk miner is on top of dome (6)REMIND
  25 Mistake learner leaving section of church (4)APSE
  
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 14 23:23:08 2008.

  pammechchu wrote:

  OOPS... Myself & kkotirao crossed...

  
  
  WORDS? OR SWORDS?
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 15 0:06:35 2008.

  Neither WORDS nor SWORDS but CROSSWORDS
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 15 0:14:06 2008.

  And it is fun! A better sport for us!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 15 0:37:25 2008.

  Across
  1 Bandage the head of the wounded before criticism (8) W RAPPING
  5 The Spanish caught in periods of holdups (6) D EL AYS
  10 Fan mired badly in borders of Ajmer (7) ADMIRER
  11 Least changes embrace the Spanish novel heroine (7)ESTELLA
  12 Old fogey to squat down (6) HUNKER
  13 Niggle about a couple of partners sporting slight sleepwear (8) NEGLIGEE
  15 Back on borders of Ajmer (4)REAR
  16 Flew into a rage and hammered a few eaves? (3,3,4)HIT THE ROOF
  18 Not that its members are fighting forever (6,4) ROWING CLUB
  20 Somewhat treacherous figure in a novel (4) HERO
  23 Former prince and vicar get debt notices (8) P REV IOUs
  24 One of an audience (6) HEARER
  26 Properties in European countries (7) ESTATES
  27 “Do not torment me, __” (The Tempest) (7) PRITHEE
  28 Makes clean moves? (6) SWEEPS
  29 Inclination to drift? (8) TENDENCY
  Down
  1 Predictably they have to work in season and out of season (7,8) WEATHER PROPHETS
  2 Drunk miner caught by abstainers here (7)ARMENIA
  3 Ale for help at railway station (6) PORTER
  4 Agatha Christie’s novel title provides standard (4)N or M
  6 Praised former wife and rang (8) EXTOLLED
  7 Fast! Almost claim run out! (7)ALLEGRO
  8 One should not get drunk to be in this (5,2,8) STATE OF SOBRIETY
  9 Marked by anger, fleet runs helter-skelter (9) RESENTFUL
  14 Half way (9) MIDCOURSE
  17 This takes a lot of hammering (5-3) ANVIL TOP
  19 Contend with Western Railway steel organisation (7) WRESTLE
  21 Listener, as a consequence, is worldly (7)EARTHEN
  22 Tickle one’s memory that drunk miner is on top of dome (6)REMIND
  25 Mistake learner leaving section of church (4)APSE
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 15 0:37:44 2008.

  ULTIMATELY, THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN ANY SORT OF SWORDS.
  ===========================
  
  Across
   1 Bandage the head of the wounded before criticism (8) W RAPPING
   5 The Spanish caught in periods of holdups (6) D EL AYS
  10 Fan mired badly in borders of Ajmer (7) ADMIRER
  11 Least changes embrace the Spanish novel heroine (7)ESTELLA
  12 Old fogey to squat down (6)
  13 Niggle about a couple of partners sporting slight sleepwear (8) NEGLIGEE
  15 Back on borders of Ajmer (4)REAR
  16 Flew into a rage and hammered a few eaves? (3,3,4)HIT THE ROOF
  18 Not that its members are fighting forever (6,4)
  20 Somewhat treacherous figure in a novel (4) HERO
  23 Former prince and vicar get debt notices (8)
  24 One of an audience (6) HEARER
  26 Properties in European countries (7) ESTATES
  27 “Do not torment me, __” (The Tempest) (7) PRITHEE
  28 Makes clean moves? (6) SWEEPS
  29 Inclination to drift? (8) TENDENCY
  Down
   1 Predictably they have to work in season and out of season (7,8) WEATHER ????
   2 Drunk miner caught by abstainers here (7)ARMENIA
   3 Ale for help at railway station (6) PORT ER
   4 Agatha Christie’s novel title provides standard (4)NORM
   6 Praised former wife and rang (8) EXTOLLED
   7 Fast! Almost claim run out! (7)ALLEGRO
   8 One should not get drunk to be in this (5,2,8) STATE OF SOBRIETY
   9 Marked by anger, fleet runs helter-skelter (9) RESENTFUL
  14 Half way (9) MIDCOURSE
  17 This takes a lot of hammering (5-3)
  19 Contend with Western Railway steel organisation (7) WRESTLE
  21 Listener, as a consequence, is worldly (7)EARTHEN
  22 Tickle one’s memory that drunk miner is on top of dome (6)REMIND
  25 Mistake learner leaving section of church (4)APSE
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 15 0:41:50 2008.

  THE WORDS HAVE CROSSED ONCE MORE.
  SORRY!!!!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 15 1:34:44 2008.

  1100 hrs.. complete solution still eluding??
  C'mon boys!!!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 15 1:38:12 2008.

  Okay, all done... Thanks... I sleep peacefully tonight
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 15 3:23:32 2008.

  Mission over successfully, satisfactorily!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 15 20:34:52 2008.

  Across
  1 Produces what are ‘special’ in a film (7) SPECIAL
  5 Not clothed, cheerleader boy comes after international (6)
  9 Place the extra large in mine (5)
  10 Reprimand — advice to one wearing clothes ostentatiously? (5, 4)
  11 Abstain from the chorus? (7)
  12 Sailor with one single mother-of-pearl (7)
  13 Extracts from Tamil Kshatriyas (5) MILKS
  14 They hold the power (3)
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5)
  17 A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, F’s, G’s … (5)
  20 Proceed to a State famous for tourism (3)
  21 A blow — nothing more — to one’s zest for life (5)
  23 Retort by angry male writer (7)
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7)
  26 Writer’s tip retrieved after conveyance of receptacle for rubbish (6,3)
  27 All about to enter the island (5)
  28 A weaver of webs (6)
  29 Sir, Atul disrupted ceremonies (7)
  Down
   1 How tests are conducted in a laboratory (14)
   2 Handy quantity (of dollars, cinematically speaking) (7) FISTFUL
   3 Takes forty winks (so the mice might play!) (7) CATNAPS
   4 Not a fairy-tale conclusion to a story (3,6)
   5 Rule mandated partially by body of Mohammedan theologians (5)
   6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7)
   7 A physician, not exactly ours, is passionate (7)
   8 Yet we do speak of underwear! (14)
  15 Schoolboy’s accessory for pointed tip (9)
  18 Where a machan may be built (7)
  19 Bushed wildly about a secondary title (7)
  21 Beau to annoy social worker (7)
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7)
  24 Space opener? (5)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 15 21:07:26 2008.

  Across
  1 Produces what are ‘special’ in a film (7) SPECIAL
  5 Not clothed, cheerleader boy comes after international (6) UNCLAD
  9 Place the extra large in mine (5)
  10 Reprimand — advice to one wearing clothes ostentatiously? (5, 4)
  11 Abstain from the chorus? (7)
  12 Sailor with one single mother-of-pearl (7)
  13 Extracts from Tamil Kshatriyas (5) MILKS
  14 They hold the power (3)
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5)
  17 A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, F’s, G’s … (5)
  20 Proceed to a State famous for tourism (3)
  21 A blow — nothing more — to one’s zest for life (5)
  23 Retort by angry male writer (7)
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7)
  26 Writer’s tip retrieved after conveyance of receptacle for rubbish (6,3)
  27 All about to enter the island (5)
  28 A weaver of webs (6)
  29 Sir, Atul disrupted ceremonies (7) RITUALS
  Down
   1 How tests are conducted in a laboratory (14)
   2 Handy quantity (of dollars, cinematically speaking) (7) FISTFUL
   3 Takes forty winks (so the mice might play!) (7) CATNAPS
   4 Not a fairy-tale conclusion to a story (3,6) SAD ENDING
   5 Rule mandated partially by body of Mohammedan theologians (5)
   6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7)
   7 A physician, not exactly ours, is passionate (7)
   8 Yet we do speak of underwear! (14) UNMENTIONABLES
  15 Schoolboy’s accessory for pointed tip (9)
  18 Where a machan may be built (7)
  19 Bushed wildly about a secondary title (7)
  21 Beau to annoy social worker (7)
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7)
  24 Space opener? (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Jul 15 22:14:52 2008.

  [Across
  1 Produces what are ‘special’ in a film (7) EFFECTS
  5 Not clothed, cheerleader boy comes after international (6) UNCLAD
  9 Place the extra large in mine (5) POSIT
  10 Reprimand — advice to one wearing clothes ostentatiously? (5, 4) DRESS DOWN
  11 Abstain from the chorus? (7)
  12 Sailor with one single mother-of-pearl (7)
  13 Extracts from Tamil Kshatriyas (5) MILKS
  14 They hold the power (3)
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5)
  17 A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, F’s, G’s … (5)
  20 Proceed to a State famous for tourism (3)
  21 A blow — nothing more — to one’s zest for life (5)
  23 Retort by angry male writer (7)
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7)
  26 Writer’s tip retrieved after conveyance of receptacle for rubbish (6,3)
  27 All about to enter the island (5)
  28 A weaver of webs (6)
  29 Sir, Atul disrupted ceremonies (7) RITUALS
  Down
   1 How tests are conducted in a laboratory (14) EXPERIMENTALLY
   2 Handy quantity (of dollars, cinematically speaking) (7) FISTFUL
   3 Takes forty winks (so the mice might play!) (7) CATNAPS
   4 Not a fairy-tale conclusion to a story (3,6) SAD ENDING
   5 Rule mandated partially by body of Mohammedan theologians (5)
   6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7)
   7 A physician, not exactly ours, is passionate (7)
   8 Yet we do speak of underwear! (14) UNMENTIONABLES
  15 Schoolboy’s accessory for pointed tip (9)
  18 Where a machan may be built (7)
  19 Bushed wildly about a secondary title (7)
  21 Beau to annoy social worker (7)
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7)
  24 Space opener? (5)
  ter international (6)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 15 22:41:57 2008.

  Across
  1 Produces what are ‘special’ in a film (7) EFFECTS
  5 Not clothed, cheerleader boy comes after international (6) UNCLAD
  9 Place the extra large in mine (5) POSIT
  10 Reprimand — advice to one wearing clothes ostentatiously? (5, 4) DRESS DOWN
  11 Abstain from the chorus? (7)
  12 Sailor with one single mother-of-pearl (7) AB A LONE
  13 Extracts from Tamil Kshatriyas (5) MILKS
  14 They hold the power (3)
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5)
  17 A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, F’s, G’s … (5)
  20 Proceed to a State famous for tourism (3)
  21 A blow — nothing more — to one’s zest for life (5)
  23 Retort by angry male writer (7)
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7)
  26 Writer’s tip retrieved after conveyance of receptacle for rubbish (6,3) LITTER VAN
  27 All about to enter the island (5)
  28 A weaver of webs (6)
  29 Sir, Atul disrupted ceremonies (7) RITUALS
  Down
  1 How tests are conducted in a laboratory (14) EXPERIMENTALLY
  2 Handy quantity (of dollars, cinematically speaking) (7) FISTFUL
  3 Takes forty winks (so the mice might play!) (7) CATNAPS
  4 Not a fairy-tale conclusion to a story (3,6) SAD ENDING
  5 Rule mandated partially by body of Mohammedan theologians (5)
  6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7)
  7 A physician, not exactly ours, is passionate (7)
  8 Yet we do speak of underwear! (14) UNMENTIONABLES
  15 Schoolboy’s accessory for pointed tip (9) SHARPENER
  18 Where a machan may be built (7)
  19 Bushed wildly about a secondary title (7) SUBHEAD
  21 Beau to annoy social worker (7)
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7)
  24 Space opener? (5)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 15 23:06:24 2008.

  
  Across
  1 Produces what are ‘special’ in a film (7) EFFECTS
  5 Not clothed, cheerleader boy comes after international (6) UNCLAD
  9 Place the extra large in mine (5) POSIT
  10 Reprimand — advice to one wearing clothes ostentatiously? (5, 4) DRESS DOWN
  11 Abstain from the chorus? (7)REFRAIN
  12 Sailor with one single mother-of-pearl (7) AB A LONE
  13 Extracts from Tamil Kshatriyas (5) MILKS
  14 They hold the power (3)
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5)
  17 A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, F’s, G’s … (5)NOTES
  20 Proceed to a State famous for tourism (3)GOA
  21 A blow — nothing more — to one’s zest for life (5)
  23 Retort by angry male writer (7)
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7)
  26 Writer’s tip retrieved after conveyance of receptacle for rubbish (6,3) LITTER VAN
  27 All about to enter the island (5)
  28 A weaver of webs (6)SPIDER
  29 Sir, Atul disrupted ceremonies (7) RITUALS
  Down
  1 How tests are conducted in a laboratory (14) EXPERIMENTALLY
  2 Handy quantity (of dollars, cinematically speaking) (7) FISTFUL
  3 Takes forty winks (so the mice might play!) (7) CATNAPS
  4 Not a fairy-tale conclusion to a story (3,6) SAD ENDING
  5 Rule mandated partially by body of Mohammedan theologians (5)
  6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7)
  7 A physician, not exactly ours, is passionate (7)
  8 Yet we do speak of underwear! (14) UNMENTIONABLES
  15 Schoolboy’s accessory for pointed tip (9) SHARPENER
  18 Where a machan may be built (7)
  19 Bushed wildly about a secondary title (7) SUBHEAD
  21 Beau to annoy social worker (7)
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7)
  24 Space opener? (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Jul 15 23:53:11 2008.

  litter BIN......NIB BACKWARDS
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 16 0:00:33 2008.

  I GUESS ONE SHOULDNT BE ACERBIC IN CYBER SPACE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 16 0:09:35 2008.

  You are right!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 16 0:13:56 2008.

  an overall view can be either
  from cyber space or even from a treetop.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 16 0:24:28 2008.

  Leaking out more answers? Only a few more minutes to tick by!
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 16 0:43:06 2008.

  Across
  1 Produces what are ‘special’ in a film (7) EFFECTS
  5 Not clothed, cheerleader boy comes after international (6) UNCLAD
  9 Place the extra large in mine (5) POSIT
  10 Reprimand — advice to one wearing clothes ostentatiously? (5, 4) DRESS DOWN
  11 Abstain from the chorus? (7)REFRAIN
  12 Sailor with one single mother-of-pearl (7) AB A LONE
  13 Extracts from Tamil Kshatriyas (5) MILKS
  14 They hold the power (3)
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5)
  17 A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, F’s, G’s … (5)NOTES
  20 Proceed to a State famous for tourism (3)GOA
  21 A blow — nothing more — to one’s zest for life (5)
  23 Retort by angry male writer (7)
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7)
  26 Writer’s tip retrieved after conveyance of receptacle for rubbish (6,3) LITTER VAN
  27 All about to enter the island (5)
  28 A weaver of webs (6)SPIDER
  29 Sir, Atul disrupted ceremonies (7) RITUALS
  Down
  1 How tests are conducted in a laboratory (14) EXPERIMENTALLY
  2 Handy quantity (of dollars, cinematically speaking) (7) FISTFUL
  3 Takes forty winks (so the mice might play!) (7) CATNAPS
  4 Not a fairy-tale conclusion to a story (3,6) SAD ENDING
  5 Rule mandated partially by body of Mohammedan theologians (5) ULEMA
  6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7)
  7 A physician, not exactly ours, is passionate (7) AMO ROUS
  8 Yet we do speak of underwear! (14) UNMENTIONABLES
  15 Schoolboy’s accessory for pointed tip (9) SHARPENER
  18 Where a machan may be built (7) TREETOP
  19 Bushed wildly about a secondary title (7) SUBHEAD
  21 Beau to annoy social worker (7) GALL ANT
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7)
  24 Space opener? (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 16 0:45:18 2008.

  23 Retort by angry male writer (7) ALEM BIC
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7) PA LO OK A
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 16 0:48:28 2008.

  27 All about to enter the island (5) A TO LL
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7) SCOTOMA /
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 16 0:57:06 2008.

  14 They hold the power (3) I A S
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5) AS SET
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 16 1:00:55 2008.

  6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7) C ASS AVA ?
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 16 1:02:06 2008.

  6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7) C ASS ABA
  this usually has only one S
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 16 3:57:21 2008.

  Consolidating:
  
  Across
  1 Produces what are ‘special’ in a film (7) EFFECTS
  5 Not clothed, cheerleader boy comes after international (6) UNCLAD
  9 Place the extra large in mine (5) POSIT
  10 Reprimand — advice to one wearing clothes ostentatiously? (5, 4) DRESS DOWN
  11 Abstain from the chorus? (7)REFRAIN
  12 Sailor with one single mother-of-pearl (7) AB A LONE
  13 Extracts from Tamil Kshatriyas (5) MILKS
  14 They hold the power (3)INS ( in: One that has position, influence, or power: the ins against the outs. -courtesy:orkut)
  16 Capital — as cups and saucers come, for example (5)ASSET
  17 A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, F’s, G’s … (5)NOTES
  20 Proceed to a State famous for tourism (3)GOA
  21 A blow — nothing more — to one’s zest for life (5)GUSTO
  23 Retort by angry male writer (7)ALEMBIC
  25 Dad to see a second-rate prize fighter (7)PALOOKA
  26 Writer’s tip retrieved after conveyance of receptacle for rubbish (6,3) LITTER BIN
  27 All about to enter the island (5) ATOLL
  28 A weaver of webs (6)SPIDER
  29 Sir, Atul disrupted ceremonies (7) RITUALS
  Down
  1 How tests are conducted in a laboratory (14) EXPERIMENTALLY
  2 Handy quantity (of dollars, cinematically speaking) (7) FISTFUL
  3 Takes forty winks (so the mice might play!) (7) CATNAPS
  4 Not a fairy-tale conclusion to a story (3,6) SAD ENDING
  5 Rule mandated partially by body of Mohammedan theologians (5) ULEMA
  6 Stand waiter goes around fool to get a variety of melon (7)CASSABA
  7 A physician, not exactly ours, is passionate (7) AMO ROUS
  8 Yet we do speak of underwear! (14) UNMENTIONABLES
  15 Schoolboy’s accessory for pointed tip (9) SHARPENER
  18 Where a machan may be built (7) TREETOP
  19 Bushed wildly about a secondary title (7) SUBHEAD
  21 Beau to annoy social worker (7) GALL ANT
  22 Army Medical Officer upset after undue cost of a vision defect (7)SCOTOMA
  24 Space opener? (5) CYBER
  
  
  
  
  Excellent teamwork!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 16 12:46:15 2008.

  Sorry, couldnt participate in the fun, as the system got infected with virus...I had to reformat and add the other programs till now so that I would be in a position to join tomorrow's fun!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 16 20:45:45 2008.

  WELCOME KK!!
  
  Across
  
   1 Omits to back information on designates who don’t start (8)
  
   5 Disturbs Uttar Pradesh groups (6)
  
  10 Rarity in art given to Albert for all practical purposes (7)
  
  11 Notice poetry is contrary (7)
  
  12 Tell about the departed (6)
  
  13 Abe put it thus: “Brutally maltreat the animal” (4,2,2) BEAT IT UP
  
  15 Signal firm of the French (4)
  
  16 Bared bristly feature (5)
  
  17 Sign for ladies not to start (4)
  
  18 Finished deliveries? (4)
  
  20 Horse stepped with pages out (5)
  
  21 Annoying buzzer (4)
  
  25 Be absent from where your attendance is required perhaps (4,4)
  
  26 Mother discards rind at the temple (6) MANDIR
  
  28 Towards the land (7)
  
  29 Lag behind the French on the ship (7)
  
  30 Elusive character of lively red dog (6)
  
  31 Arre, Sha’s turned into a tormentor (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Not what cruciverbalists, interested in the pastime as they are, would say (5,1,9)
  
   2 Gal bred (it’s mixed up and distorted) (7)
  
   3 Impartial justice (6)
  
   4 Lata’s mastered the rhythm of Indian classical music (4)
  
   6 Village officer in the mines whirls on one foot (6)
  
   7 Noted mistake? (7)
  
   8 Does he then nod at the board meetings? (8,7) SLEEPING PARTNER
  
   9 Public leader takes alcoholic beverage that isn’t mature and is in light colour (4,5)
  PALE GREEN
  
  14 Mode of journey in which you unwind under the bench? (3,6)
  
  19 Oriental made a mistake — it slipped (7)
  
  22 Where to find, so to speak (7)
  
  23 Father’s part in conditional release (6)
  
  24 Ah, laid out is the flower (6)
  
  27 Indian city relating to land after rainstorm passes away (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 16 21:45:31 2008.

  Across
   1 Omits to back information on designates who don’t start (8)
   5 Disturbs Uttar Pradesh groups (6) UPSETS
  10 Rarity in art given to Albert for all practical purposes (7)
  11 Notice poetry is contrary (7)
  12 Tell about the departed (6)
  13 Abe put it thus: “Brutally maltreat the animal” (4,2,2) BEAT IT UP
  15 Signal firm of the French (4)
  16 Bared bristly feature (5)
  17 Sign for ladies not to start (4)
  18 Finished deliveries? (4)
  20 Horse stepped with pages out (5)
  21 Annoying buzzer (4)
  25 Be absent from where your attendance is required perhaps (4,4)
  26 Mother discards rind at the temple (6) MANDIR
  28 Towards the land (7)
  29 Lag behind the French on the ship (7) GALLEON
  30 Elusive character of lively red dog (6)
  31 Arre, Sha’s turned into a tormentor (8)
  Down
   1 Not what cruciverbalists, interested in the pastime as they are, would say (5,1,9)
   2 Gal bred (it’s mixed up and distorted) (7)
   3 Impartial justice (6)
   4 Lata’s mastered the rhythm of Indian classical music (4)
   6 Village officer in the mines whirls on one foot (6) PIVOTS
   7 Noted mistake? (7) ERRATUM
   8 Does he then nod at the board meetings? (8,7) SLEEPING PARTNER
   9 Public leader takes alcoholic beverage that isn’t mature and is in light colour (4,5)
  PALE GREEN
  14 Mode of journey in which you unwind under the bench? (3,6)
  19 Oriental made a mistake — it slipped (7)
  22 Where to find, so to speak (7)
  23 Father’s part in conditional release (6)
  24 Ah, laid out is the flower (6)
  27 Indian city relating to land after rainstorm passes away (4)
  [/tscii]
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 16 21:56:43 2008.

  
  Todays crossword is too easy for the stalwarts.....so wont be surprisesd if they dont join in.....
  
  
  Across
   1 Omits to back information on designates who don’t start (8)
   5 Disturbs Uttar Pradesh groups (6) UPSETS
  10 Rarity in art given to Albert for all practical purposes (7)
  11 Notice poetry is contrary (7) ADVERSE
  12 Tell about the departed (6)
  13 Abe put it thus: “Brutally maltreat the animal” (4,2,2) BEAT IT UP
  15 Signal firm of the French (4)
  16 Bared bristly feature (5)
  17 Sign for ladies not to start (4) OMEN
  18 Finished deliveries? (4)
  20 Horse stepped with pages out (5)
  21 Annoying buzzer (4)
  25 Be absent from where your attendance is required perhaps (4,4)
  26 Mother discards rind at the temple (6) MANDIR
  28 Towards the land (7)
  29 Lag behind the French on the ship (7) GALLEON
  30 Elusive character of lively red dog (6) DODGER
  31 Arre, Sha’s turned into a tormentor (8)
  Down
   1 Not what cruciverbalists, interested in the pastime as they are, would say (5,1,9) NEVER A CROSSWORD
   2 Gal bred (it’s mixed up and distorted) (7)
   3 Impartial justice (6)
   4 Lata’s mastered the rhythm of Indian classical music (4)
   6 Village officer in the mines whirls on one foot (6) PIVOTS
   7 Noted mistake? (7) ERRATUM
   8 Does he then nod at the board meetings? (8,7) SLEEPING PARTNER
   9 Public leader takes alcoholic beverage that isn’t mature and is in light colour (4,5)
  PALE GREEN
  14 Mode of journey in which you unwind under the bench? (3,6)
  19 Oriental made a mistake — it slipped (7)
  22 Where to find, so to speak (7)
  23 Father’s part in conditional release (6)
  24 Ah, laid out is the flower (6)
  27 Indian city relating to land after rainstorm passes away (4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 16 22:28:09 2008.

  easy or not, 'always a crossword'
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 16 22:42:40 2008.

  clueless....... you mean they cannot stay away even when on parole?
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 16 22:54:17 2008.

  sk123,
  i notice some code in your message. agree it is difficult to stay away esp when onshore on a holiday.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 16 23:02:59 2008.

  Come on guys, don't beat it up anymore! I would like to be a sleeping partner today! 9DN is the dodger for me..it upsets my mood
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 16 23:15:43 2008.

  Oh, what a bunch of cheaters...
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 17 0:06:42 2008.

  Across
   1 Omits to back information on designates who don’t start (8) NEGLECTS
   5 Disturbs Uttar Pradesh groups (6) UPSETS
  10 Rarity in art given to Albert for all practical purposes (7) VIRTUAL
  11 Notice poetry is contrary (7) ADVERSE
  12 Tell about the departed (6) RELATE
  13 Abe put it thus: “Brutally maltreat the animal” (4,2,2) BEAT IT UP
  15 Signal firm of the French (4) CODE
  16 Bared bristly feature (5)
  17 Sign for ladies not to start (4) OMEN
  18 Finished deliveries? (4)
  20 Horse stepped with pages out (5)
  21 Annoying buzzer (4)
  25 Be absent from where your attendance is required perhaps (4,4)
  26 Mother discards rind at the temple (6) MANDIR
  28 Towards the land (7)
  29 Lag behind the French on the ship (7) GALLEON
  30 Elusive character of lively red dog (6) DODGER
  31 Arre, Sha’s turned into a tormentor (8)
  Down
   1 Not what cruciverbalists, interested in the pastime as they are, would say (5,1,9) NEVER A CROSSWORD
   2 Gal bred (it’s mixed up and distorted) (7)
   3 Impartial justice (6)
   4 Lata’s mastered the rhythm of Indian classical music (4)
   6 Village officer in the mines whirls on one foot (6) PIVOTS
   7 Noted mistake? (7) ERRATUM
   8 Does he then nod at the board meetings? (8,7) SLEEPING PARTNER
   9 Public leader takes alcoholic beverage that isn’t mature and is in light colour (4,5)
  PALE GREEN
  14 Mode of journey in which you unwind under the bench? (3,6)
  19 Oriental made a mistake — it slipped (7)
  22 Where to find, so to speak (7)
  23 Father’s part in conditional release (6)
  24 Ah, laid out is the flower (6)
  27 Indian city relating to land after rainstorm passes away (4)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 17 1:09:31 2008.

  Where have you all gone?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 17 1:20:11 2008.

  
  
  Across
   1 Omits to back information on designates who don’t start (8) NEGLECTS
   5 Disturbs Uttar Pradesh groups (6) UPSETS
  10 Rarity in art given to Albert for all practical purposes (7) VIRTUAL
  11 Notice poetry is contrary (7) ADVERSE
  12 Tell about the departed (6) RELATE
  13 Abe put it thus: “Brutally maltreat the animal” (4,2,2) BEAT IT UP
  15 Signal firm of the French (4) CODE
  16 Bared bristly feature (5) BEARD
  17 Sign for ladies not to start (4) OMEN
  18 Finished deliveries? (4) OVER
  20 Horse stepped with pages out (5)STEED
  21 Annoying buzzer (4) WASP
  25 Be absent from where your attendance is required perhaps (4,4) STAY AWAY
  26 Mother discards rind at the temple (6) MANDIR
  28 Towards the land (7)ONSHORE
  29 Lag behind the French on the ship (7) GALLEON
  30 Elusive character of lively red dog (6) DODGER
  31 Arre, Sha’s turned into a tormentor (8) HARASSER
  Down
   1 Not what cruciverbalists, interested in the pastime as they are, would say (5,1,9) NEVER A CROSSWORD
   2 Gal bred (it’s mixed up and distorted) (7)GARBLED
   3 Impartial justice (6) EQUITY
   4 Lata’s mastered the rhythm of Indian classical music (4)TALA
   6 Village officer in the mines whirls on one foot (6) PIVOTS
   7 Noted mistake? (7) ERRATUM
   8 Does he then nod at the board meetings? (8,7) SLEEPING PARTNER
   9 Public leader takes alcoholic beverage that isn’t mature and is in light colour (4,5)
  PALE GREEN
  14 Mode of journey in which you unwind under the bench? (3,6)SEA TRAVEL
  19 Oriental made a mistake — it slipped (7) ELAPSED
  22 Where to find, so to speak (7) ADDRESS
  23 Father’s part in conditional release (6)PAROLE
  24 Ah, laid out is the flower (6)DAHLIA
  27 Indian city relating to land after rainstorm passes away (4) AGRA
  
  
  
  A lively game!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 17 1:26:22 2008.

  NEVER A CROSSWORD with power failure, the frequent HARASSER, an ADVERSE WASP, a bad OMEN too bowling me OVER to be a SLEEPING PARTNER!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 17 21:07:49 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Oh madam, I nearly bled! Can I be taken out? (9)
  
   6 Frilling used in ecru chemises (5)
  
   9 You need to tie her up with a knight (5)
  
  10 Gathering done in great number for a service, we hear (9)
  
  11 Supported animated in trouble (10)
  
  12 Hold me back on the way (4)
  
  14 They may propel balls to great length (7)
  
  15 Freckle observed by astronomers (7)
  
  17 Red returns with barren heart as a stripper of land (7)
  
  19 Makes comments about German currency with the dollar (7) REMARKS
  
  20 Name it in the Church of England (4)
  
  22 Sight for sore eyes (10)
  
  25 Play some role in dismantling (4,5)
  
  26 Keen to agree somehow (5) EAGER
  
  27 Extremely stupid to have office in quarter (5)
  
  28 Scandalous informers (9)
  
  Down
  
   1 Render planks of a boat watertight by pressing old ropes into its seams (5)
  
   2 Instant perception is needed in teaching (9)
  
   3 Bed linen gets twisted — gets into knots (5,5)
  
   4 Closer fitting hats made in Eastern base (7)
  
   5 In their cunning ways they slip away (7)
  
   6 Rugby union on the way becoming inefficient by inaction (4)
  
   7 Lower quality bread made to deceive (5)
  
   8 I’m going into property assessments (9)
  ESTIMATES
  13 A spy of the hostile country (5,5)
  ENEMY AGENT
  
  14 Devoted wholeheartedly he acted, but died in a ferment (9)
  
  16 Al on a faulty leg becomes a lawyer’s assistant (9)
  
  18 It’s about time to have plan to surgically replace a severed limb (7)
  
  19 To many it was a real music performance by a composer (7)
  
  21 Mark of authenticity (5)
  
  23 Separates into lots (5)
  
  24 Protective screen used for batting practice (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 17 22:28:06 2008.

  Across
  1 Oh madam, I nearly bled! Can I be taken out? (9)
  
  6 Frilling used in ecru chemises (5)
  
  9 You need to tie her up with a knight (5)
  
  10 Gathering done in great number for a service, we hear (9)
  
  11 Supported animated in trouble (10)
  
  12 Hold me back on the way (4)
  
  14 They may propel balls to great length (7)
  
  15 Freckle observed by astronomers (7)
  
  17 Red returns with barren heart as a stripper of land (7)
  
  19 Makes comments about German currency with the dollar (7) REMARKS
  
  20 Name it in the Church of England (4)
  
  22 Sight for sore eyes (10)
  
  25 Play some role in dismantling (4,5)
  
  26 Keen to agree somehow (5) EAGER
  
  27 Extremely stupid to have office in quarter (5)
  
  28 Scandalous informers (9) TELLTALES
  
  Down
  
  1 Render planks of a boat watertight by pressing old ropes into its seams (5)
  
  2 Instant perception is needed in teaching (9) IN TUITION
  
  3 Bed linen gets twisted — gets into knots (5,5)
  
  4 Closer fitting hats made in Eastern base (7)
  
  5 In their cunning ways they slip away (7)
  
  6 Rugby union on the way becoming inefficient by inaction (4)
  
  7 Lower quality bread made to deceive (5)
  
  8 I’m going into property assessments (9)
  ESTIMATES
  
  13 A spy of the hostile country (5,5)
  ENEMY AGENT
  
  14 Devoted wholeheartedly he acted, but died in a ferment (9) DEDICATED
  
  16 Al on a faulty leg becomes a lawyer’s assistant (9) PARALEGAL
  
  18 It’s about time to have plan to surgically replace a severed limb (7)
  
  19 To many it was a real music performance by a composer (7)
  
  21 Mark of authenticity (5)
  
  23 Separates into lots (5)
  
  24 Protective screen used for batting practice (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 17 22:38:37 2008.

  Across
  1 Oh madam, I nearly bled! Can I be taken out? (9) O MISS I BLE
  
  6 Frilling used in ecru chemises (5) RUCHE
  
  9 You need to tie her up with a knight (5) KATIE
  
  10 Gathering done in great number for a service, we hear (9) A MASS MENT
  
  11 Supported animated in trouble (10)
  
  12 Hold me back on the way (4)
  
  14 They may propel balls to great length (7)
  
  15 Freckle observed by astronomers (7)
  
  17 Red returns with barren heart as a stripper of land (7)
  
  19 Makes comments about German currency with the dollar (7) REMARKS
  
  20 Name it in the Church of England (4)
  
  22 Sight for sore eyes (10)
  
  25 Play some role in dismantling (4,5)
  
  26 Keen to agree somehow (5) EAGER
  
  27 Extremely stupid to have office in quarter (5)
  
  28 Scandalous informers (9) TELLTALES
  
  Down
  
  1 Render planks of a boat watertight by pressing old ropes into its seams (5)
  
  2 Instant perception is needed in teaching (9) IN TUITION
  
  3 Bed linen gets twisted — gets into knots (5,5)
  
  4 Closer fitting hats made in Eastern base (7)
  
  5 In their cunning ways they slip away (7)
  
  6 Rugby union on the way becoming inefficient by inaction (4)
  
  7 Lower quality bread made to deceive (5)
  
  8 I’m going into property assessments (9)
  ESTIMATES
  
  13 A spy of the hostile country (5,5)
  ENEMY AGENT
  
  14 Devoted wholeheartedly he acted, but died in a ferment (9) DEDICATED
  
  16 Al on a faulty leg becomes a lawyer’s assistant (9) PARALEGAL
  
  18 It’s about time to have plan to surgically replace a severed limb (7)
  
  19 To many it was a real music performance by a composer (7)
  
  21 Mark of authenticity (5)
  
  23 Separates into lots (5)
  
  24 Protective screen used for batting practice (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Jul 17 22:55:37 2008.

  Across
  1 Oh madam, I nearly bled! Can I be taken out? (9) O MISS I BLE
  
  6 Frilling used in ecru chemises (5) RUCHE
  
  9 You need to tie her up with a knight (5) KATIE
  
  10 Gathering done in great number for a service, we hear (9) A MASS MENT
  
  11 Supported animated in trouble (10) MAINTAINED
  
  12 Hold me back on the way (4)
  
  14 They may propel balls to great length (7) DRIVERS
  
  15 Freckle observed by astronomers (7) SUNSPOT
  
  17 Red returns with barren heart as a stripper of land (7)
  
  19 Makes comments about German currency with the dollar (7) REMARKS
  
  20 Name it in the Church of England (4) CITE
  
  22 Sight for sore eyes (10)
  
  25 Play some role in dismantling (4,5)
  
  26 Keen to agree somehow (5) EAGER
  
  27 Extremely stupid to have office in quarter (5)
  
  28 Scandalous informers (9) TELLTALES
  
  Down
  
  1 Render planks of a boat watertight by pressing old ropes into its seams (5)
  
  2 Instant perception is needed in teaching (9) IN TUITION
  
  3 Bed linen gets twisted — gets into knots (5,5)
  
  4 Closer fitting hats made in Eastern base (7)
  
  5 In their cunning ways they slip away (7)
  
  6 Rugby union on the way becoming inefficient by inaction (4)
  
  7 Lower quality bread made to deceive (5)
  
  8 I’m going into property assessments (9)
  ESTIMATES
  
  13 A spy of the hostile country (5,5)
  ENEMY AGENT
  
  14 Devoted wholeheartedly he acted, but died in a ferment (9) DEDICATED
  
  16 Al on a faulty leg becomes a lawyer’s assistant (9) PARALEGAL
  
  18 It’s about time to have plan to surgically replace a severed limb (7)
  
  19 To many it was a real music performance by a composer (7)
  
  21 Mark of authenticity (5)
  
  23 Separates into lots (5)
  
  24 Protective screen used for batting practice (4)
  
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 17 22:59:42 2008.

  Across
  1 Oh madam, I nearly bled! Can I be taken out? (9) O MISS I BLE
  6 Frilling used in ecru chemises (5) RUCHE
  9 You need to tie her up with a knight (5) KATIE
  10 Gathering done in great number for a service, we hear (9) A MASS MENT
  11 Supported animated in trouble (10) MAINTAINED
  12 Hold me back on the way (4) STEM
  14 They may propel balls to great length (7) DRIVERS
  15 Freckle observed by astronomers (7) SUNSPOT
  17 Red returns with barren heart as a stripper of land (7)
  19 Makes comments about German currency with the dollar (7) REMARKS
  20 Name it in the Church of England (4) CITE
  22 Sight for sore eyes (10) SPECTACLES
  25 Play some role in dismantling (4,5) TAKE APART
  26 Keen to agree somehow (5) EAGER
  27 Extremely stupid to have office in quarter (5)
  28 Scandalous informers (9) TELLTALES
  Down
  1 Render planks of a boat watertight by pressing old ropes into its seams (5) OAKUM
  2 Instant perception is needed in teaching (9) IN TUITION
  3 Bed linen gets twisted — gets into knots (5,5)
  4 Closer fitting hats made in Eastern base (7)
  5 In their cunning ways they slip away (7)
  6 Rugby union on the way becoming inefficient by inaction (4)
  7 Lower quality bread made to deceive (5)
  8 I’m going into property assessments (9)
  ESTIMATES
  13 A spy of the hostile country (5,5)
  ENEMY AGENT
  14 Devoted wholeheartedly he acted, but died in a ferment (9) DEDICATED
  16 Al on a faulty leg becomes a lawyer’s assistant (9) PARALEGAL
  18 It’s about time to have plan to surgically replace a severed limb (7)
  19 To many it was a real music performance by a composer (7)
  21 Mark of authenticity (5)
  23 Separates into lots (5)
  24 Protective screen used for batting practice (4)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Jul 17 23:22:54 2008.

  pammechu is no dunce.....wsome of us cheat. I admit I take a part in letting the cat out of the bag before schedule...but since I am wearing a Beanie as a token of goodwill Iwill not do so henceforth.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 17 23:38:10 2008.

  sk123,
  kk and p'chu are going to jump at you !!!!!!
  on my part i am mum.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 17 23:48:30 2008.

  Sherkhan123,
  You have been trying all sorts of tricks...I can cite several instances about you evaders!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 17 23:55:51 2008.

  now i can see kk joining the tamasha!!!
  i do not wish to contribute to this recital.
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Jul 18 0:28:37 2008.

  Across
  1 Oh madam, I nearly bled! Can I be taken out? (9) O MISS I BLE
  6 Frilling used in ecru chemises (5) RUCHE
  9 You need to tie her up with a knight (5) KATIE
  10 Gathering done in great number for a service, we hear (9) A MASS MENT
  11 Supported animated in trouble (10) MAINTAINED
  12 Hold me back on the way (4) STEM
  14 They may propel balls to great length (7) DRIVERS
  15 Freckle observed by astronomers (7) SUNSPOT
  17 Red returns with barren heart as a stripper of land (7) DENUDER
  19 Makes comments about German currency with the dollar (7) REMARKS
  20 Name it in the Church of England (4) CITE
  22 Sight for sore eyes (10) SPECTACLES
  25 Play some role in dismantling (4,5) TAKE APART
  26 Keen to agree somehow (5) EAGER
  27 Extremely stupid to have office in quarter (5) DENSE
  28 Scandalous informers (9) TELLTALES
  Down
  1 Render planks of a boat watertight by pressing old ropes into its seams (5) OAKUM
  2 Instant perception is needed in teaching (9) IN TUITION
  3 Bed linen gets twisted — gets into knots (5,5) SHEET BENDS
  4 Closer fitting hats made in Eastern base (7) BEANIES
  5 In their cunning ways they slip away (7) EVADERS
  6 Rugby union on the way becoming inefficient by inaction (4) RUST
  7 Lower quality bread made to deceive (5) CHEAT
  8 I’m going into property assessments (9)
  ESTIMATES
  13 A spy of the hostile country (5,5)
  ENEMY AGENT
  14 Devoted wholeheartedly he acted, but died in a ferment (9) DEDICATED
  16 Al on a faulty leg becomes a lawyer’s assistant (9) PARALEGAL
  18 It’s about time to have plan to surgically replace a severed limb (7) REPLANT
  19 To many it was a real music performance by a composer (7) RECITAL
  21 Mark of authenticity (5) TOKEN
  23 Separates into lots (5) SORTS
  24 Protective screen used for batting practice (4) CAGE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 18 0:44:32 2008.

  What fun it is to solve as a team!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 18 22:00:22 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Girls in love — just the opposite — cowboys throw them over (7) LASSOES
  
   5 Loving to take a girl to heart (7)
  
  10 It is rare to find same mountain range in Spanish countries and the U.S. (6)
  
  11 If not a topper, then bowler is needed to perform it (3,5)
  
  12 Here an oracle made capital about party leader (6)
  
  13 Not independent of a kin (8)
  
  14 Betrothed has a stricken engineer for a fan (6)
  
  15 Series of steps needed to get to the stars (6)
  
  18 Sad to beg stupidly to have distinguishing names (6)
  
  20 Forgive one who is equal to a Spanish nobleman (6)
  
  23 Control others before a wet shower (8) RESTRAIN
  
  25 Acted as a weak-minded person and ran away taking couple of rings (6)
  
  26 Not befitting the well born (8)
  
  27 Comes into view (6)
  
  28 Moneylenders certain to be on road in U.S. (7)
  
  29 Boils with anger as he looks around (7) SEETHES
  
  Down
  
   2 Remains to endure (6)
  
   3 Very quietly one gets into line for undressing (9)
  
   4 Rumour coming up about Virginia dodging the question (7)
  
   6 Tom lets appearances get blotched (7)
  
   7 There’s a new art to card game (5) TAROT
  
   8 Hope for the lost and sick (8)
  
   9 Divide the cost of investment between us (5,8)
  
  16 An advocate put a river record first (9)
  
  17 Spectacles for boy workers (8)
  
  19 Dash to pieces with wild threats (7)
  
  21 Reason for delayed start to match anti-monetarist policy (7)
  
  22 Conforming to a rigorous standard, always remains in quarter (6)
  
  24 The heir belongs to them (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 18 22:03:11 2008.

  Across
   1 Girls in love — just the opposite — cowboys throw them over (7) LASSOES
   5 Loving to take a girl to heart (7)
  10 It is rare to find same mountain range in Spanish countries and the U.S. (6) SIERRA
  11 If not a topper, then bowler is needed to perform it (3,5)
  12 Here an oracle made capital about party leader (6) DELPHI
  13 Not independent of a kin (8) RELATIVE
  14 Betrothed has a stricken engineer for a fan (6)
  15 Series of steps needed to get to the stars (6)
  18 Sad to beg stupidly to have distinguishing names (6)
  20 Forgive one who is equal to a Spanish nobleman (6)
  23 Control others before a wet shower (8) RESTRAIN
  25 Acted as a weak-minded person and ran away taking couple of rings (6)
  26 Not befitting the well born (8)
  27 Comes into view (6)
  28 Moneylenders certain to be on road in U.S. (7) USURERS
  29 Boils with anger as he looks around (7) SEETHES
  Down
   2 Remains to endure (6)
   3 Very quietly one gets into line for undressing (9)
   4 Rumour coming up about Virginia dodging the question (7)
   6 Tom lets appearances get blotched (7)
   7 There’s a new art to card game (5) TAROT
   8 Hope for the lost and sick (8)
   9 Divide the cost of investment between us (5,8)
  16 An advocate put a river record first (9)
  17 Spectacles for boy workers (8)
  19 Dash to pieces with wild threats (7)
  21 Reason for delayed start to match anti-monetarist policy (7)
  22 Conforming to a rigorous standard, always remains in quarter (6)
  24 The heir belongs to them (5)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Jul 18 22:40:15 2008.

  Across
   1 Girls in love — just the opposite — cowboys throw them over (7) LASSOES
   5 Loving to take a girl to heart (7)
  10 It is rare to find same mountain range in Spanish countries and the U.S. (6) SIERRA
  11 If not a topper, then bowler is needed to perform it (3,5) HAT TRICK
  12 Here an oracle made capital about party leader (6) DELPHI
  13 Not independent of a kin (8) RELATIVE
  14 Betrothed has a stricken engineer for a fan (6)FIANCE
  15 Series of steps needed to get to the stars (6)
  18 Sad to beg stupidly to have distinguishing names (6)
  20 Forgive one who is equal to a Spanish nobleman (6)
  23 Control others before a wet shower (8) RESTRAIN
  25 Acted as a weak-minded person and ran away taking couple of rings (6)
  26 Not befitting the well born (8)
  27 Comes into view (6)
  28 Moneylenders certain to be on road in U.S. (7) USURERS
  29 Boils with anger as he looks around (7) SEETHES
  Down
   2 Remains to endure (6)
   3 Very quietly one gets into line for undressing (9)
   4 Rumour coming up about Virginia dodging the question (7)
   6 Tom lets appearances get blotched (7)MOTTLES
   7 There’s a new art to card game (5) TAROT
   8 Hope for the lost and sick (8)
   9 Divide the cost of investment between us (5,8)SHARE EXPENSES
  16 An advocate put a river record first (9)
  17 Spectacles for boy workers (8)
  19 Dash to pieces with wild threats (7)
  21 Reason for delayed start to match anti-monetarist policy (7)
  22 Conforming to a rigorous standard, always remains in quarter (6)
  24 The heir belongs to them (5)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Fri Jul 18 22:43:23 2008.

  Across
   1 Girls in love — just the opposite — cowboys throw them over (7) LASSOES
  
   5 Loving to take a girl to heart (7) AMATORY
  
  10 It is rare to find same mountain range in Spanish countries and the U.S. (6) SIERRA
  
  11 If not a topper, then bowler is needed to perform it (3,5) HAT TRICK
  
  12 Here an oracle made capital about party leader (6) DELPHI
  
  13 Not independent of a kin (8) RELATIVE
  
  14 Betrothed has a stricken engineer for a fan (6)FIANCE
  
  15 Series of steps needed to get to the stars (6)
  
  18 Sad to beg stupidly to have distinguishing names (6)
  
  20 Forgive one who is equal to a Spanish nobleman (6)
  
  23 Control others before a wet shower (8) RESTRAIN
  
  25 Acted as a weak-minded person and ran away taking couple of rings (6)
  
  26 Not befitting the well born (8)
  
  27 Comes into view (6)
  
  28 Moneylenders certain to be on road in U.S. (7) USURERS
  
  29 Boils with anger as he looks around (7) SEETHES
  
  Down
  
   2 Remains to endure (6)
  
   3 Very quietly one gets into line for undressing (9)
  
   4 Rumour coming up about Virginia dodging the question (7)
  
   6 Tom lets appearances get blotched (7)MOTTLES
  
   7 There’s a new art to card game (5) TAROT
  
   8 Hope for the lost and sick (8)
  
   9 Divide the cost of investment between us 5,8)SHARE EXPENSES
  
  16 An advocate put a river record first (9)
  
  17 Spectacles for boy workers (8) PAGE ANTS
  
  19 Dash to pieces with wild threats (7) SHATTER
  
  21 Reason for delayed start to match anti-monetarist policy (7)
  
  22 Conforming to a rigorous standard, always remains in quarter (6)
  
  24 The heir belongs to them (5) THEIR
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jul 18 23:25:58 2008.

  Across
  1 Girls in love — just the opposite — cowboys throw them over (7) LASSOES
  5 Loving to take a girl to heart (7) AMATORY
  10 It is rare to find same mountain range in Spanish countries and the U.S. (6) SIERRA
  11 If not a topper, then bowler is needed to perform it (3,5) HAT TRICK
  12 Here an oracle made capital about party leader (6) DELPHI
  13 Not independent of a kin (8) RELATIVE
  14 Betrothed has a stricken engineer for a fan (6)FIANCE
  15 Series of steps needed to get to the stars (6)
  18 Sad to beg stupidly to have distinguishing names (6) BADGES
  20 Forgive one who is equal to a Spanish nobleman (6)
  23 Control others before a wet shower (8) RESTRAIN
  25 Acted as a weak-minded person and ran away taking couple of rings (6)
  26 Not befitting the well born (8)
  27 Comes into view (6)
  28 Moneylenders certain to be on road in U.S. (7) USURERS
  29 Boils with anger as he looks around (7) SEETHES
  Down
  2 Remains to endure (6)
  3 Very quietly one gets into line for undressing (9) STR(I PP)ING
  4 Rumour coming up about Virginia dodging the question (7) E(VA)SION<-
  6 Tom lets appearances get blotched (7)MOTTLES
  7 There’s a new art to card game (5) TAROT
  8 Hope for the lost and sick (8) RECOVERY
  9 Divide the cost of investment between us 5,8)SHARE EXPENSES
  16 An advocate put a river record first (9)
  17 Spectacles for boy workers (8) PAGE ANTS
  19 Dash to pieces with wild threats (7) SHATTER
  21 Reason for delayed start to match anti-monetarist policy (7)
  22 Conforming to a rigorous standard, always remains in quarter (6)
  24 The heir belongs to them (5) THEIR
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Jul 18 23:32:01 2008.

  Across
  1 Girls in love — just the opposite — cowboys throw them over (7) LASSOES
  5 Loving to take a girl to heart (7) AMATORY
  10 It is rare to find same mountain range in Spanish countries and the U.S. (6) SIERRA
  11 If not a topper, then bowler is needed to perform it (3,5) HAT TRICK
  12 Here an oracle made capital about party leader (6) DELPHI
  13 Not independent of a kin (8) RELATIVE
  14 Betrothed has a stricken engineer for a fan (6)FIANCE
  15 Series of steps needed to get to the stars (6)
  18 Sad to beg stupidly to have distinguishing names (6) BADGES
  20 Forgive one who is equal to a Spanish nobleman (6) PARDON
  23 Control others before a wet shower (8) RESTRAIN
  25 Acted as a weak-minded person and ran away taking couple of rings (6) FOOLED
  26 Not befitting the well born (8)
  27 Comes into view (6)
  28 Moneylenders certain to be on road in U.S. (7) USURERS
  29 Boils with anger as he looks around (7) SEETHES
  Down
  2 Remains to endure (6)
  3 Very quietly one gets into line for undressing (9) STR(I PP)ING
  4 Rumour coming up about Virginia dodging the question (7) E(VA)SION<-
  6 Tom lets appearances get blotched (7)MOTTLES
  7 There’s a new art to card game (5) TAROT
  8 Hope for the lost and sick (8) RECOVERY
  9 Divide the cost of investment between us 5,8)SHARE EXPENSES
  16 An advocate put a river record first (9) A PO LOG IST
  17 Spectacles for boy workers (8) PAGE ANTS
  19 Dash to pieces with wild threats (7) SHATTER
  21 Reason for delayed start to match anti-monetarist policy (7) REF LATE
  22 Conforming to a rigorous standard, always remains in quarter (6)
  24 The heir belongs to them (5) THEIR
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 19 0:06:29 2008.

  
  
  Across
  1 Girls in love — just the opposite — cowboys throw them over (7) LASSOES
  5 Loving to take a girl to heart (7) AMATORY
  10 It is rare to find same mountain range in Spanish countries and the U.S. (6) SIERRA
  11 If not a topper, then bowler is needed to perform it (3,5) HAT TRICK
  12 Here an oracle made capital about party leader (6) DELPHI
  13 Not independent of a kin (8) RELATIVE
  14 Betrothed has a stricken engineer for a fan (6)FIANCE
  15 Series of steps needed to get to the stars (6) STAIRS
  18 Sad to beg stupidly to have distinguishing names (6) BADGES
  20 Forgive one who is equal to a Spanish nobleman (6) PARDON
  23 Control others before a wet shower (8) RESTRAIN
  25 Acted as a weak-minded person and ran away taking couple of rings (6) FOOLED
  26 Not befitting the well born (8)
  27 Comes into view (6) ARISES
  28 Moneylenders certain to be on road in U.S. (7) USURERS
  29 Boils with anger as he looks around (7) SEETHES
  Down
  2 Remains to endure (6)ABIDES
  3 Very quietly one gets into line for undressing (9) STR(I PP)ING
  4 Rumour coming up about Virginia dodging the question (7) E(VA)SION<-
  6 Tom lets appearances get blotched (7)MOTTLES
  7 There’s a new art to card game (5) TAROT
  8 Hope for the lost and sick (8) RECOVERY
  9 Divide the cost of investment between us 5,8)SHARE EXPENSES
  16 An advocate put a river record first (9) A PO LOG IST
  17 Spectacles for boy workers (8) PAGE ANTS
  19 Dash to pieces with wild threats (7) SHATTER
  21 Reason for delayed start to match anti-monetarist policy (7) REF LATE
  22 Conforming to a rigorous standard, always remains in quarter (6) SEVERE
  24 The heir belongs to them (5) THEIR
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 19 0:16:28 2008.

  any comment on 26A may not be considered gentle behaviour by some.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 19 0:19:43 2008.

  Yes, we cannot be UNGENTLE to our friends!
  
  An invigorating game!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 19 21:14:35 2008.

  Across
   1 In essence, a nasty threat (2,5)
  
   5 Composer in taxi going back to hospital (4)
  
   7 My daughter’s to advise public prosecutor (4,8)
  
   9 Approaches some within earshot (5) NEARS
  
  10 Tries during proper drill (9)
  
  12 Names I confused after onset of awful medical condition (7)
  
  14 Spot inhabited by American bear (7)
  
  15 One of three allowed to go on outing (7) TRIPLET
  
  17 English breaking records
  
  as well (7)
  
  19 Key German city - lecture mostly about one (9)
  
  20 Dogsbody, good for running round Egypt’s capital (5)
  
  21 Achieves the required result as a conjuror? (4,3,5)
  
  22 Play about king in ancient
  
  city (4)
  
  23 Baseball player in jug (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 One adult missing from Handel opera in US city (7)
  
   2 Physically fit, but callous (4,2,5)
  
   3 Collect a lot (5)
  
   4 Pub with a small restaurant (7) TAVERNA
  
   5 Bishop’s account tainted such a god (7)
  
   6 Wounded girls with swords (9) CUTLASSES
  
   8 Tart in trousers half off (4)
  
  11 Rugby player is hard and
  
  aloof (11)
  
  13 Shell out about fifty on
  
  our show (9)
  
  15 Before end of encounter,
  
  draw level (4)
  
  16 Keen, a number carrying
  
  spades (7)
  
  17 Ring party, or page? (7)
  
  18 One expected to score in
  
  match? (7)
  
  20 Verbally attacked kid nicking piece of tiling (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 19 21:59:30 2008.

  Across
  1 In essence, a nasty threat (2,5)
  
  5 Composer in taxi going back to hospital (4)
  
  7 My daughter’s to advise public prosecutor (4,8) LORD ADVOCATE
  
  9 Approaches some within earshot (5) NEARS
  
  10 Tries during proper drill (9)
  
  12 Names I confused after onset of awful medical condition (7)
  
  14 Spot inhabited by American bear (7)
  
  15 One of three allowed to go on outing (7) TRIPLET
  
  17 English breaking records as well (7)
  
  19 Key German city - lecture mostly about one (9) ESSEN T(I)AL(-K)
  
  20 Dogsbody, good for running round Egypt’s capital (5)
  
  21 Achieves the required result as a conjuror? (4,3,5)
  
  22 Play about king in ancient city (4)
  
  23 Baseball player in jug (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 One adult missing from Handel opera in US city (7)
  
  2 Physically fit, but callous (4,2,5) HARD AS NAILS
  
  3 Collect a lot (5)
  
  4 Pub with a small restaurant (7) TAVERNA
  
  5 Bishop’s account tainted such a god (7)
  
  6 Wounded girls with swords (9) CUTLASSES
  
  8 Tart in trousers half off (4)
  
  11 Rugby player is hard and aloof (11) STANDOFFISH
  
  13 Shell out about fifty on our show (9)
  
  15 Before end of encounter, draw level (4)
  
  16 Keen, a number carrying spades (7)
  
  17 Ring party, or page? (7)
  
  18 One expected to score in match? (7)
  
  20 Verbally attacked kid nicking piece of tiling (5)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 19 22:03:12 2008.

  
  Across
   1 In essence, a nasty threat (2,5)
  
   5 Composer in taxi going back to hospital (4)BACH
  
   7 My daughter’s to advise public prosecutor (4,8)
  
   9 Approaches some within earshot (5) NEARS
  
  10 Tries during proper drill (9)REHEARSES
  
  12 Names I confused after onset of awful medical condition (7)AMNESIA
  
  14 Spot inhabited by American bear (7)
  
  15 One of three allowed to go on outing (7) TRIPLET
  
  17 English breaking records
  
  as well (7)
  
  19 Key German city - lecture mostly about one (9)
  
  20 Dogsbody, good for running round Egypt’s capital (5)
  
  21 Achieves the required result as a conjuror? (4,3,5)
  
  22 Play about king in ancient
  
  city (4)
  
  23 Baseball player in jug (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 One adult missing from Handel opera in US city (7)
  
   2 Physically fit, but callous (4,2,5)
  
   3 Collect a lot (5)AMASS
  
   4 Pub with a small restaurant (7) TAVERNA
  
   5 Bishop’s account tainted such a god (7)
  
   6 Wounded girls with swords (9) CUTLASSES
  
   8 Tart in trousers half off (4)
  
  11 Rugby player is hard and
  
  aloof (11)
  
  13 Shell out about fifty on
  
  our show (9)
  
  15 Before end of encounter,
  
  draw level (4)
  
  16 Keen, a number carrying
  
  spades (7)
  
  17 Ring party, or page? (7)
  
  18 One expected to score in
  
  match? (7)
  
  20 Verbally attacked kid nicking piece of tiling (5)
  
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 19 22:04:57 2008.

  GOING OUT...WILL BE BACK ONLY IN THE NIGHT...GOODLUCK!!!
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Jul 19 22:36:25 2008.

  Across
  1 In essence, a nasty threat (2,5)
  
  5 Composer in taxi going back to hospital (4) BACH
  
  7 My daughter’s to advise public prosecutor (4,8) LORD ADVOCATE
  
  9 Approaches some within earshot (5) NEARS
  
  10 Tries during proper drill (9) REHEARSES
  
  12 Names I confused after onset of awful medical condition (7)AMNESIA
  
  14 Spot inhabited by American bear (7) SUSTAIN
  
  15 One of three allowed to go on outing (7) TRIPLET
  
  17 English breaking records as well (7)
  
  19 Key German city - lecture mostly about one (9) ESSEN T(I)AL(-K)
  
  20 Dogsbody, good for running round Egypt’s capital (5)
  
  21 Achieves the required result as a conjuror? (4,3,5)
  
  22 Play about king in ancient city (4)
  
  23 Baseball player in jug (7) PITCHER
  
  Down
  
  1 One adult missing from Handel opera in US city (7)
  
  2 Physically fit, but callous (4,2,5) HARD AS NAILS
  
  3 Collect a lot (5) AMASS
  
  4 Pub with a small restaurant (7) TAVERNA
  
  5 Bishop’s account tainted such a god (7)BACCHUS
  
  6 Wounded girls with swords (9) CUTLASSES
  
  8 Tart in trousers half off (4)
  
  11 Rugby player is hard and aloof (11) STANDOFFISH
  
  13 Shell out about fifty on our show (9) SP-L-END-OUR
  
  15 Before end of encounter, draw level (4)
  
  16 Keen, a number carrying spades (7)
  
  17 Ring party, or page? (7)
  
  18 One expected to score in match? (7)
  
  20 Verbally attacked kid nicking piece of tiling (5)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Jul 19 22:58:52 2008.

  Where is pammechchu and sherkhan.........please post 16 down and 20 down
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 19 23:04:35 2008.

  Across
  1 In essence, a nasty threat (2,5)
  
  5 Composer in taxi going back to hospital (4) BACH
  
  7 My daughter’s to advise public prosecutor (4,8) LORD ADVOCATE
  
  9 Approaches some within earshot (5) NEARS
  
  10 Tries during proper drill (9) REHEARSES
  
  12 Names I confused after onset of awful medical condition (7)AMNESIA
  
  14 Spot inhabited by American bear (7) SUSTAIN
  
  15 One of three allowed to go on outing (7) TRIPLET
  
  17 English breaking records as well (7)
  
  19 Key German city - lecture mostly about one (9) ESSEN T(I)AL(-K)
  
  20 Dogsbody, good for running round Egypt’s capital (5) GOFER
  21 Achieves the required result as a conjuror? (4,3,5)
  
  22 Play about king in ancient city (4) TROY
  
  23 Baseball player in jug (7) PITCHER
  
  Down
  
  1 One adult missing from Handel opera in US city (7)
  
  2 Physically fit, but callous (4,2,5) HARD AS NAILS
  
  3 Collect a lot (5) AMASS
  
  4 Pub with a small restaurant (7) TAVERNA
  
  5 Bishop’s account tainted such a god (7)BACCHUS
  
  6 Wounded girls with swords (9) CUTLASSES
  
  8 Tart in trousers half off (4)
  
  11 Rugby player is hard and aloof (11) STANDOFFISH
  
  13 Shell out about fifty on our show (9) SP-L-END-OUR
  
  15 Before end of encounter, draw level (4)
  
  16 Keen, a number carrying spades (7) THIRSTY
  
  17 Ring party, or page? (7) BELLHOP
  
  18 One expected to score in match? (7)
  
  20 Verbally attacked kid nicking piece of tiling (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 19 23:06:13 2008.

  20 DN IS THE ONLY ONE ELUDING ME...G?T?T.... I HOPE RAGSBOY DOES THE TRICK
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 19 23:20:51 2008.

  Maybe 20 DN is...GOTAT...kid is...Goat...and piece of tiling T...cant think of anything better
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 19 23:21:53 2008.

  SK123,
  all i can say is kid the 'goat' got a part of.......
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 19 23:23:33 2008.

  ... and we crossed each other...
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Jul 19 23:27:46 2008.

  GOTAT seems to be the only solution......i think the clue should have been 3,2 not 5
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jul 20 0:33:21 2008.

  Across
  1 In essence, a nasty threat (2,5)AT HEART
  
  5 Composer in taxi going back to hospital (4) BACH
  
  7 My daughter’s to advise public prosecutor (4,8) LORD ADVOCATE
  
  9 Approaches some within earshot (5) NEARS
  
  10 Tries during proper drill (9) REHEARSES
  
  12 Names I confused after onset of awful medical condition (7)AMNESIA
  
  14 Spot inhabited by American bear (7) SUSTAIN
  
  15 One of three allowed to go on outing (7) TRIPLET
  
  17 English breaking records as well (7) BESIDES
  
  19 Key German city - lecture mostly about one (9) ESSEN T(I)AL(-K)
  
  20 Dogsbody, good for running round Egypt’s capital (5) GOFER
  
  21 Achieves the required result as a conjuror? (4,3,5)DOES THE TRICK
  
  22 Play about king in ancient city (4) TROY
  
  23 Baseball player in jug (7) PITCHER
  
  Down
  
  1 One adult missing from Handel opera in US city (7)ATLANTA
  
  2 Physically fit, but callous (4,2,5) HARD AS NAILS
  
  3 Collect a lot (5) AMASS
  
  4 Pub with a small restaurant (7) TAVERNA
  
  5 Bishop’s account tainted such a god (7)BACCHUS
  
  6 Wounded girls with swords (9) CUTLASSES
  
  8 Tart in trousers half off (4)
  
  11 Rugby player is hard and aloof (11) STANDOFFISH
  
  13 Shell out about fifty on our show (9) SP-L-END-OUR
  
  15 Before end of encounter, draw level (4)TIER
  
  16 Keen, a number carrying spades (7) THIRSTY
  
  17 Ring party, or page? (7) BELLHOP
  
  18 One expected to score in match? (7)STRIKER
  
  20 Verbally attacked kid nicking piece of tiling (5) GOTAT
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 20 21:11:58 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Produce a disc of quality not surpassed (6,1,6)
  
   8 Fan called for by a doctor going around a swamp (7)
  
   9 Strange that a dog should have contracted debts (7)
  
  11 Tales about royal design for old German silver coins (6)
  
  13 An expert outside of court gets to dress (8)
  
  15 Didn’t walk round the Wild West show (5)
  
  16 Fall apart as you get below (7) ASUNDER
  
  18 Repeats photographing for a film (7)
  
  19 Record in writing a list of competitors (5)
  
  21 And I opened the paper abstractedly (2,1,5)
  
  23 Stop at a particular frame a moving film (6)
  
  25 Site lit possibly to favour a select group (7) ELITIST
  
  26 Short axe and another tool left by an amphibian (7)
  
  28 Support for a N.Greece mount eruption (13)
  
  Down
  
  
   2 Doctor ruled out, his chicanery seen through (7)
  
   3 Has an affectation of superiority (3)
  
   4 Deserve to gain by labour (4)
  
   5 Turf for the thoroughbred (4,6)
  
   6 Somewhat curious of a rare item (5)
  
   7 Lists a duck with the creature in the farm yard (7)
  
   8 Change to natural choice between either pair (11)
  
  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4)
  
  12 Ought to sort out a sleeping place (5)
  
  14 Authoritarian allocator of work starts to make havoc (10) TASKMASTER
  
  17 It’s gloomy to read about the dead (5)
  
  18 Al gets in to reign on a new basis (7) REALIGN
  
  20 Can we do otherwise, going in to secure? (3,4)
  
  22 It is renowned for its horn formation — one centrally placed (5)
  
  24 Called to take the nag on road (4)
  
  27 Measure the current after English get out of faulty home (3)
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jul 20 21:59:11 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Produce a disc of quality not surpassed (6,1,6)CREATE A RECORD
  
   8 Fan called for by a doctor going around a swamp (7) ADMIRER
  
   9 Strange that a dog should have contracted debts (7)
  
  11 Tales about royal design for old German silver coins (6)
  
  13 An expert outside of court gets to dress (8)ACCOUTRE
  
  15 Didn’t walk round the Wild West show (5)
  
  16 Fall apart as you get below (7) ASUNDER
  
  18 Repeats photographing for a film (7)
  
  19 Record in writing a list of competitors (5)
  
  21 And I opened the paper abstractedly (2,1,5)
  
  23 Stop at a particular frame a moving film (6)
  
  25 Site lit possibly to favour a select group (7) ELITIST
  
  26 Short axe and another tool left by an amphibian (7)
  
  28 Support for a N.Greece mount eruption (13)ENCOURAGEMENT
  
  Down
  
  
   2 Doctor ruled out, his chicanery seen through (7)
  
   3 Has an affectation of superiority (3)
  
   4 Deserve to gain by labour (4)
  
   5 Turf for the thoroughbred (4,6)
  
   6 Somewhat curious of a rare item (5)
  
   7 Lists a duck with the creature in the farm yard (7)
  
   8 Change to natural choice between either pair (11)
  
  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4)
  
  12 Ought to sort out a sleeping place (5)
  
  14 Authoritarian allocator of work starts to make havoc (10) TASKMASTER
  
  17 It’s gloomy to read about the dead (5)
  
  18 Al gets in to reign on a new basis (7) REALIGN
  
  20 Can we do otherwise, going in to secure? (3,4)
  
  22 It is renowned for its horn formation — one centrally placed (5)
  
  24 Called to take the nag on road (4)
  
  27 Measure the current after English get out of faulty home (3)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jul 20 22:23:50 2008.

  Next person please give 10 down or 26 across
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jul 20 22:52:12 2008.

  Where have all the tigers and pammechchus gone?????
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 20 22:52:29 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Produce a disc of quality not surpassed (6,1,6)CREATE A RECORD
  
  8 Fan called for by a doctor going around a swamp (7) ADMIRER
  
  9 Strange that a dog should have contracted debts (7)
  
  11 Tales about royal design for old German silver coins (6)
  
  13 An expert outside of court gets to dress (8)ACCOUTRE
  
  15 Didn’t walk round the Wild West show (5)
  
  16 Fall apart as you get below (7) ASUNDER
  
  18 Repeats photographing for a film (7) RETAKES
  
  19 Record in writing a list of competitors (5)
  
  21 And I opened the paper abstractedly (2,1,5)
  
  23 Stop at a particular frame a moving film (6)
  
  25 Site lit possibly to favour a select group (7) ELITIST
  
  26 Short axe and another tool left by an amphibian (7) AX(-E) OLOT L
  
  28 Support for a N.Greece mount eruption (13)ENCOURAGEMENT
  
  Down
  
  2 Doctor ruled out, his chicanery seen through (7)
  
  3 Has an affectation of superiority (3)
  
  4 Deserve to gain by labour (4)
  
  5 Turf for the thoroughbred (4,6) RACE COURSE
  
  6 Somewhat curious of a rare item (5)
  
  7 Lists a duck with the creature in the farm yard (7) RO (O)STER
  
  8 Change to natural choice between either pair (11)
  
  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4)
  
  12 Ought to sort out a sleeping place (5)
  
  14 Authoritarian allocator of work starts to make havoc (10) TASKMASTER
  
  17 It’s gloomy to read about the dead (5)
  
  18 Al gets in to reign on a new basis (7) REALIGN
  
  20 Can we do otherwise, going in to secure? (3,4)
  
  22 It is renowned for its horn formation — one centrally placed (5)
  
  24 Called to take the nag on road (4)
  
  27 Measure the current after English get out of faulty home (3)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jul 20 23:13:51 2008.

  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4) SCENERY MEAL?????
  
  Can this be the answer Kkotirao??? Sorry but i have to leave now will be back only for the weekend.......please excuse this infraction.....
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 20 23:16:30 2008.

  
  
  Across
  
  1 Produce a disc of quality not surpassed (6,1,6)CREATE A RECORD
  
  8 Fan called for by a doctor going around a swamp (7) ADMIRER
  
  9 Strange that a dog should have contracted debts (7)
  
  11 Tales about royal design for old German silver coins (6)
  
  13 An expert outside of court gets to dress (8)ACCOUTRE
  
  15 Didn’t walk round the Wild West show (5)
  
  16 Fall apart as you get below (7) ASUNDER
  
  18 Repeats photographing for a film (7) RETAKES
  
  19 Record in writing a list of competitors (5)
  
  21 And I opened the paper abstractedly (2,1,5)
  
  23 Stop at a particular frame a moving film (6)
  
  25 Site lit possibly to favour a select group (7) ELITIST
  
  26 Short axe and another tool left by an amphibian (7) AX(-E) OLOT L
  
  28 Support for a N.Greece mount eruption (13)ENCOURAGEMENT
  
  Down
  
  2 Doctor ruled out, his chicanery seen through (7)
  
  3 Has an affectation of superiority (3)
  
  4 Deserve to gain by labour (4)
  
  5 Turf for the thoroughbred (4,6) RACE COURSE
  
  6 Somewhat curious of a rare item (5)
  
  7 Lists a duck with the creature in the farm yard (7) RO (O)STER
  
  8 Change to natural choice between either pair (11)
  
  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4)
  
  12 Ought to sort out a sleeping place (5)
  
  14 Authoritarian allocator of work starts to make havoc (10) TASKMASTER
  
  17 It’s gloomy to read about the dead (5)DREAR
  
  18 Al gets in to reign on a new basis (7) REALIGN
  
  20 Can we do otherwise, going in to secure? (3,4)
  
  22 It is renowned for its horn formation — one centrally placed (5)RHINO
  
  24 Called to take the nag on road (4)RANG
  
  27 Measure the current after English get out of faulty home (3) OHM
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Jul 20 23:22:15 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Produce a disc of quality not surpassed (6,1,6)CREATE A RECORD
  
  8 Fan called for by a doctor going around a swamp (7) ADMIRER
  
  9 Strange that a dog should have contracted debts (7) CUR IOUS
  
  11 Tales about royal design for old German silver coins (6)
  
  13 An expert outside of court gets to dress (8)ACCOUTRE
  
  15 Didn’t walk round the Wild West show (5)
  
  16 Fall apart as you get below (7) ASUNDER
  
  18 Repeats photographing for a film (7) RETAKES
  
  19 Record in writing a list of competitors (5)
  
  21 And I opened the paper abstractedly (2,1,5) IN A DREAM
  
  23 Stop at a particular frame a moving film (6)
  
  25 Site lit possibly to favour a select group (7) ELITIST
  
  26 Short axe and another tool left by an amphibian (7) AX(-E) OLOT L
  
  28 Support for a N.Greece mount eruption (13)ENCOURAGEMENT
  
  Down
  
  2 Doctor ruled out, his chicanery seen through (7)
  
  3 Has an affectation of superiority (3)
  
  4 Deserve to gain by labour (4)
  
  5 Turf for the thoroughbred (4,6) RACE COURSE
  
  6 Somewhat curious of a rare item (5)
  
  7 Lists a duck with the creature in the farm yard (7) RO (O)STER
  
  8 Change to natural choice between either pair (11) ALTER NATIVE
  
  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4)
  
  12 Ought to sort out a sleeping place (5) ROOST
  
  14 Authoritarian allocator of work starts to make havoc (10) TASKMASTER
  
  17 It’s gloomy to read about the dead (5)DREAR
  
  18 Al gets in to reign on a new basis (7) REALIGN
  
  20 Can we do otherwise, going in to secure? (3,4)
  
  22 It is renowned for its horn formation — one centrally placed (5)RHINO
  
  24 Called to take the nag on road (4)RANG
  
  27 Measure the current after English get out of faulty home (3) OHM
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 20 23:27:55 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Produce a disc of quality not surpassed (6,1,6)CREATE A RECORD
  
  8 Fan called for by a doctor going around a swamp (7) ADMIRER
  
  9 Strange that a dog should have contracted debts (7) CUR IOUS
  
  11 Tales about royal design for old German silver coins (6) TALERS
  
  13 An expert outside of court gets to dress (8)ACCOUTRE
  
  15 Didn’t walk round the Wild West show (5) RODEO
  
  16 Fall apart as you get below (7) ASUNDER
  
  18 Repeats photographing for a film (7) RETAKES
  
  19 Record in writing a list of competitors (5)
  
  21 And I opened the paper abstractedly (2,1,5) IN A DREAM
  
  23 Stop at a particular frame a moving film (6)
  
  25 Site lit possibly to favour a select group (7) ELITIST
  
  26 Short axe and another tool left by an amphibian (7) AX(-E) OLOT L
  
  28 Support for a N.Greece mount eruption (13)ENCOURAGEMENT
  
  Down
  
  2 Doctor ruled out, his chicanery seen through (7) RUMBLED
  
  3 Has an affectation of superiority (3)
  
  4 Deserve to gain by labour (4) EARN
  
  5 Turf for the thoroughbred (4,6) RACE COURSE
  
  6 Somewhat curious of a rare item (5)
  
  7 Lists a duck with the creature in the farm yard (7) RO (O)STER
  
  8 Change to natural choice between either pair (11) ALTER NATIVE
  
  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4)
  
  12 Ought to sort out a sleeping place (5) ROOST
  
  14 Authoritarian allocator of work starts to make havoc (10) TASKMASTER
  
  17 It’s gloomy to read about the dead (5)DREAR
  
  18 Al gets in to reign on a new basis (7) REALIGN
  
  20 Can we do otherwise, going in to secure? (3,4)
  
  22 It is renowned for its horn formation — one centrally placed (5)RHINO
  
  24 Called to take the nag on road (4)RANG
  
  27 Measure the current after English get out of faulty home (3) OHM
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 20 23:38:46 2008.

  Enjoy your SPECIAL MEAL, Ragsyboy!
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 20 23:43:08 2008.

  MAYBE RAGSBOY WILL SETTLE FOR A SKETCHY MEAL.....WHAT SAY YOU KKRAO?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 20 23:53:32 2008.

  kkrao wants to ENROL, but sherkhan123's answer is unknown!
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 20 23:55:58 2008.

  maybe sk123 holds the aces -- let him play face down
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 21 1:21:04 2008.

  Across
  19 Record in writing a list of competitors (5) ENTRY
  23 Stop at a particular frame a moving film (6) FREEZE
  Down
  3 Has an affectation of superiority (3) AIR
  6 Somewhat curious of a rare item (5) CURIO
  10 Still life of a slice of bread and a piece of cheese? (7,4) SCENERY MEAL OR SKETCHY MEAL OR SOMETHING ELSE?
  20 Can we do otherwise, going in to secure? (3,4) TIE DOWN
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 21 1:40:37 2008.

  can now attend to other chores.
  ENTRY, SKETCHY MEAL, TIE DOWN fits well.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 21 3:20:27 2008.

  Excellent teamwork!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 21 21:23:41 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Manuscript of history with simple correction inside (10)
  
   6 Chooses to work and be back on road (4)
  
   9 Gets in a new broom (7)
  
  10 Place in certain position stand for display of goods (7)
  
  12 Beloved who is extremely precious (4,4)
  
  13 She makes a point to place the scores on an equal basis (5)
  
  15 Fools on board ship at sea (5)
  
  17 Contract signed at home with a false smile? (9)
  
  19 They’ll agree to allow records of dope animals (9)
  
  21 Met again to finalise railway gauge (5)
  
  23 Tribe takes note of the ringing sound of a trumpet (5)
  
  24 Thieves who are out to commit a felony (8)
  
  27 Senor set out with a couple of pounds for registers (7) ENROLLS
  
  28 Thrust roughly at boy for his aggressive behaviour (7)
  
  29 Modern English way of acting (4)
  
  30 Roy deserts wrecked naval vessels (10) DESTROYERS
  
  Down
  
   1 Oriental gap has to be reversed for the boy’s sake (4)
  
   2 Remains behind, reluctant to leave (7)
  
   3 Not right to sit by my side when situation is obscure (5)
  
   4 Lack of employment in the lean years (5,4)
  
   5 Batsman makes a high hit (5)
  
   7 The table land of Mendip late autumn exposes (7)
  
   8 Looking for advancement is his number one priority (4-6)
  
  11 Whole bird found in part of the chest (7)
  
  14 Dressing a boy in Sunday best (5,5)
  
  16 Republic giving Engels a shake up (7) SENEGAL
  
  18 African soldier to run away twice (6,3)
  
  20 Marked where the attack took place (7)
  
  22 Chester race course has stand for spectators (7) TERRACE
  
  24 Beat with a stick at the unstable beast (5)
  
  25 West Indian dance in which people are forgotten (5)
  
  26 Asks earnestly for charity (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 21 22:54:18 2008.

  
  Across
  
   1 Manuscript of history with simple correction inside (10)
  
   6 Chooses to work and be back on road (4)
  
   9 Gets in a new broom (7)
  
  10 Place in certain position stand for display of goods (7)
  
  12 Beloved who is extremely precious (4,4)
  
  13 She makes a point to place the scores on an equal basis (5)EVENS
  
  15 Fools on board ship at sea (5)
  
  17 Contract signed at home with a false smile? (9)
  
  19 They’ll agree to allow records of dope animals (9)
  
  21 Met again to finalise railway gauge (5)
  
  23 Tribe takes note of the ringing sound of a trumpet (5)
  
  24 Thieves who are out to commit a felony (8)
  
  27 Senor set out with a couple of pounds for registers (7) ENROLLS
  
  28 Thrust roughly at boy for his aggressive behaviour (7)
  
  29 Modern English way of acting (4)MIME
  
  30 Roy deserts wrecked naval vessels (10) DESTROYERS
  
  Down
  
   1 Oriental gap has to be reversed for the boy’s sake (4)
  
   2 Remains behind, reluctant to leave (7)
  
   3 Not right to sit by my side when situation is obscure (5)
  
   4 Lack of employment in the lean years (5,4)
  
   5 Batsman makes a high hit (5)
  
   7 The table land of Mendip late autumn exposes (7)PLATEAU
  
   8 Looking for advancement is his number one priority (4-6)
  
  11 Whole bird found in part of the chest (7)
  
  14 Dressing a boy in Sunday best (5,5)
  
  16 Republic giving Engels a shake up (7) SENEGAL
  
  18 African soldier to run away twice (6,3)
  
  20 Marked where the attack took place (7)
  
  22 Chester race course has stand for spectators (7) TERRACE
  
  24 Beat with a stick at the unstable beast (5)
  
  25 West Indian dance in which people are forgotten (5)
  
  26 Asks earnestly for charity (4)BEGS
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 21 23:00:24 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Manuscript of history with simple correction inside (10) PA(LIMPSE)ST
  
  6 Chooses to work and be back on road (4)
  
  9 Gets in a new broom (7) GENISTA
  
  10 Place in certain position stand for display of goods (7)
  
  12 Beloved who is extremely precious (4,4)
  
  13 She makes a point to place the scores on an equal basis (5)EVENS
  
  15 Fools on board ship at sea (5)
  
  17 Contract signed at home with a false smile? (9)
  
  19 They’ll agree to allow records of dope animals (9)
  
  21 Met again to finalise railway gauge (5)
  
  23 Tribe takes note of the ringing sound of a trumpet (5)
  
  24 Thieves who are out to commit a felony (8)
  
  27 Senor set out with a couple of pounds for registers (7) ENROLLS
  
  28 Thrust roughly at boy for his aggressive behaviour (7)
  
  29 Modern English way of acting (4)MIME
  
  30 Roy deserts wrecked naval vessels (10) DESTROYERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Oriental gap has to be reversed for the boy’s sake (4)
  
  2 Remains behind, reluctant to leave (7)
  
  3 Not right to sit by my side when situation is obscure (5)
  
  4 Lack of employment in the lean years (5,4) SPARE TIME
  
  5 Batsman makes a high hit (5)
  
  7 The table land of Mendip late autumn exposes (7)PLATEAU
  
  8 Looking for advancement is his number one priority (4-6)
  
  11 Whole bird found in part of the chest (7) S(TERN)UM
  
  14 Dressing a boy in Sunday best (5,5)
  
  16 Republic giving Engels a shake up (7) SENEGAL
  
  18 African soldier to run away twice (6,3)
  
  20 Marked where the attack took place (7)
  
  22 Chester race course has stand for spectators (7) TERRACE
  
  24 Beat with a stick at the unstable beast (5)
  
  25 West Indian dance in which people are forgotten (5)
  
  26 Asks earnestly for charity (4)BEGS
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Jul 21 23:45:42 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Manuscript of history with simple correction inside (10) PA(LIMPSE)ST
  
  6 Chooses to work and be back on road (4) OPTS
  
  9 Gets in a new broom (7) GENISTA
  
  10 Place in certain position stand for display of goods (7)
  
  12 Beloved who is extremely precious (4,4)
  
  13 She makes a point to place the scores on an equal basis (5)EVENS
  
  15 Fools on board ship at sea (5)
  
  17 Contract signed at home with a false smile? (9) IN DENTURE
  
  19 They’ll agree to allow records of dope animals (9) ASS ENTERS
  
  21 Met again to finalise railway gauge (5)
  
  23 Tribe takes note of the ringing sound of a trumpet (5) CLAN G
  24 Thieves who are out to commit a felony (8)
  
  27 Senor set out with a couple of pounds for registers (7) ENROLLS
  
  28 Thrust roughly at boy for his aggressive behaviour (7)
  
  29 Modern English way of acting (4)MIME
  
  30 Roy deserts wrecked naval vessels (10) DESTROYERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Oriental gap has to be reversed for the boy’s sake (4)
  
  2 Remains behind, reluctant to leave (7)
  
  3 Not right to sit by my side when situation is obscure (5)
  
  4 Lack of employment in the lean years (5,4) SPARE TIME
  
  5 Batsman makes a high hit (5)
  
  7 The table land of Mendip late autumn exposes (7)PLATEAU
  
  8 Looking for advancement is his number one priority (4-6)
  
  11 Whole bird found in part of the chest (7) S(TERN)UM
  
  14 Dressing a boy in Sunday best (5,5)
  
  16 Republic giving Engels a shake up (7) SENEGAL
  
  18 African soldier to run away twice (6,3)
  
  20 Marked where the attack took place (7)
  
  22 Chester race course has stand for spectators (7) TERRACE
  
  24 Beat with a stick at the unstable beast (5)
  
  25 West Indian dance in which people are forgotten (5)
  
  26 Asks earnestly for charity (4)BEGS
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Jul 22 0:56:30 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Manuscript of history with simple correction inside (10) PA(LIMPSE)ST
  
  6 Chooses to work and be back on road (4) OPTS
  
  9 Gets in a new broom (7) GENISTA
  
  10 Place in certain position stand for display of goods (7) ??
  
  12 Beloved who is extremely precious (4,4) very dear
  
  13 She makes a point to place the scores on an equal basis (5)EVENS
  
  15 Fools on board ship at sea (5) asses
  
  17 Contract signed at home with a false smile? (9) IN DENTURE
  
  19 They’ll agree to allow records of dope animals (9) ASS ENTERS
  
  21 Met again to finalise railway gauge (5) metre
  
  23 Tribe takes note of the ringing sound of a trumpet (5) CLAN G
  
  24 Thieves who are out to commit a felony (8) burglars
  
  27 Senor set out with a couple of pounds for registers (7) ENROLLS
  
  28 Thrust roughly at boy for his aggressive behaviour (7) ram page
  
  29 Modern English way of acting (4)MIME mode
  
  30 Roy deserts wrecked naval vessels (10) DESTROYERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Oriental gap has to be reversed for the boy’s sake (4) page
  
  2 Remains behind, reluctant to leave (7) lingers
  
  3 Not right to sit by my side when situation is obscure (5) misty
  
  4 Lack of employment in the lean years (5,4) SPARE TIME
  
  5 Batsman makes a high hit (5) ??
  
  7 The table land of Mendip late autumn exposes (7)PLATEAU
  
  8 Looking for advancement is his number one priority (4-6) ???? seeker
  
  11 Whole bird found in part of the chest (7) S(TERN)UM
  
  14 Dressing a boy in Sunday best (5,5) s a lad cream
  
  16 Republic giving Engels a shake up (7) SENEGAL
  
  18 African soldier to run away twice (6,3) desert rat
  
  20 Marked where the attack took place (7) scarred
  
  22 Chester race course has stand for spectators (7) TERRACE
  
  24 Beat with a stick at the unstable beast (5) baste
  
  25 West Indian dance in which people are forgotten (5) limbo
  
  26 Asks earnestly for charity (4)BEGS
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 22 1:07:13 2008.

  Across
  10 Place in certain position stand for display of goods (7) ?? IN STALL
  
  12 Beloved who is extremely precious (4,4) very dear
  Down
  5 Batsman makes a high hit (5) ?? SKIER
  8 Looking for advancement is his number one priority (4-6) ???? seeker SELF-SEEKER
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 22 4:47:14 2008.

  Excellent!
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Jul 22 22:27:58 2008.

  Across
  
   1 One in Los Angeles, California who is not clerical (6)
  
   4 Early morning with Al, in the city is a disaster (8)
  
  10 Declared as an equal can compete (7)
  
  11 She has managed a first class title (7)
  
  12 Reluctantly cuts down expenses (4) AXES
  
  13 To change what’s kinky maybe shattering (10)
  
  16 Father to rent proper tool for boring shafts (6)
  
  17 Thrift exercised by small company getting in disposal money (7)
  
  20 Vehicle brought to standstill becoming stuck in mud (7) STALLED
  
  21 Test quarter affected with flies causing sleeping sickness (6)
  
  24 Dejected tyrant covering northern retreat (10)
  
  25 Matures as one grows old (4)
  
  27 Tail one wags in delight (7)
  
  29 Keep going on about how to use an embrocation (3,2,2)
  
  30 Flourish a cereal bowl (8)
  
  31 Imitated the French first and passed abruptly (6)
  
  Down
  
   1 Thrash the beast on the lam in a frenzy (8)
  
   2 Utterly miserable when examining a sunken vessel? (2,3,6)
  
   3 Account he keeps with pain (4)
  
   5 League match (8) ALLIANCE
  
   6 Not against an enemy (10)
  
   7 Aroused a brief interest (3)
  
   8 Young beginner longs to be at sea with fleet (6)
  
   9 Improves text before publication (5)
  
  14 What the slow climber asks for when the alarm rings (4,2,3,2)
  
  15 Remember to ring for a baby sitter (4,2,4)
  
  18 Quietly send worker for a lamp hanging from the roof (8) PENDANT
  
  19 Embarrassed about a misshapen nose, it’s thought (8)
  
  22 Raved to erring boy to qualify his word (6)
  
  23 Put into operation to ruin English (5)
  
  26 Jack to live with French priest (4)
  
  28 She takes to a lawman (3)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 22 23:00:57 2008.

  Across
  
  1 One in Los Angeles, California who is not clerical (6)
  
  4 Early morning with Al, in the city is a isaster (8) CALAMITY
  
  10 Declared as an equal can compete (7)
  
  11 She has managed a first class title (7)
  
  12 Reluctantly cuts down expenses (4) AXES
  
  13 To change what’s kinky maybe shattering (10)
  
  16 Father to rent proper tool for boring shafts (6)
  
  17 Thrift exercised by small company getting in disposal money (7)
  
  20 Vehicle brought to standstill becoming stuck in mud (7) STALLED
  
  21 Test quarter affected with flies causing sleeping sickness (6)
  
  24 Dejected tyrant covering northern retreat (10)
  
  25 Matures as one grows old (4)
  
  27 Tail one wags in delight (7)
  
  29 Keep going on about how to use an embrocation (3,2,2)
  
  30 Flourish a cereal bowl (8)
  
  31 Imitated the French first and passed abruptly (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Thrash the beast on the lam in a frenzy (8) LAMBASTE
  
  2 Utterly miserable when examining a sunken vessel? (2,3,6)
  
  3 Account he keeps with pain (4)
  
  5 League match (8) ALLIANCE
  
  6 Not against an enemy (10) ANTAGONIST
  
  7 Aroused a brief interest (3)
  
  8 Young beginner longs to be at sea with fleet (6)
  
  9 Improves text before publication (5)
  
  14 What the slow climber asks for when the alarm rings (4,2,3,2)
  
  15 Remember to ring for a baby sitter (4,2,4) CALL TO MIND
  
  18 Quietly send worker for a lamp hanging from the roof (8) PENDANTS
  
  19 Embarrassed about a misshapen nose, it’s thought (8)
  
  22 Raved to erring boy to qualify his word (6)
  
  23 Put into operation to ruin English (5)
  
  26 Jack to live with French priest (4)
  
  28 She takes to a lawman (3)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Jul 22 23:06:28 2008.

  Across
  
  1 One in Los Angeles, California who is not clerical (6)
  
  4 Early morning with Al, in the city is a isaster (8) CALAMITY
  
  10 Declared as an equal can compete (7)
  
  11 She has managed a first class title (7)
  
  12 Reluctantly cuts down expenses (4) AXES
  
  13 To change what’s kinky maybe shattering (10) STRAIGHTEN
  16 Father to rent proper tool for boring shafts (6)
  
  17 Thrift exercised by small company getting in disposal money (7) ECONOMY
  
  20 Vehicle brought to standstill becoming stuck in mud (7) STALLED
  
  21 Test quarter affected with flies causing sleeping sickness (6)
  
  24 Dejected tyrant covering northern retreat (10) DESPONDENT
  
  25 Matures as one grows old (4)
  
  27 Tail one wags in delight (7)
  
  29 Keep going on about how to use an embrocation (3,2,2)
  
  30 Flourish a cereal bowl (8)
  
  31 Imitated the French first and passed abruptly (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Thrash the beast on the lam in a frenzy (8) LAMBASTE
  
  2 Utterly miserable when examining a sunken vessel? (2,3,6) IN THE DEPTHS
  3 Account he keeps with pain (4)
  
  5 League match (8) ALLIANCE
  
  6 Not against an enemy (10) ANTAGONIST
  
  7 Aroused a brief interest (3)
  
  8 Young beginner longs to be at sea with fleet (6)
  
  9 Improves text before publication (5)
  
  14 What the slow climber asks for when the alarm rings (4,2,3,2)
  
  15 Remember to ring for a baby sitter (4,2,4) CALL TO MIND
  
  18 Quietly send worker for a lamp hanging from the roof (8) PENDANTS
  
  19 Embarrassed about a misshapen nose, it’s thought (8)
  
  22 Raved to erring boy to qualify his word (6)
  
  23 Put into operation to ruin English (5)
  
  26 Jack to live with French priest (4)
  
  28 She takes to a lawman (3)
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 22 23:21:27 2008.

  Across
  
  1 One in Los Angeles, California who is not clerical (6)
  
  4 Early morning with Al, in the city is a isaster (8) CALAMITY
  
  10 Declared as an equal can compete (7)MATCHED
  
  11 She has managed a first class title (7)
  
  12 Reluctantly cuts down expenses (4) AXES
  
  13 To change what’s kinky maybe shattering (10) STRAIGHTEN
  16 Father to rent proper tool for boring shafts (6)
  
  17 Thrift exercised by small company getting in disposal money (7) ECONOMY
  
  20 Vehicle brought to standstill becoming stuck in mud (7) STALLED
  
  21 Test quarter affected with flies causing sleeping sickness (6)TSETSE
  
  24 Dejected tyrant covering northern retreat (10) DESPONDENT
  
  25 Matures as one grows old (4)
  
  27 Tail one wags in delight (7)ELATION
  
  29 Keep going on about how to use an embrocation (3,2,2)
  
  30 Flourish a cereal bowl (8)
  
  31 Imitated the French first and passed abruptly (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Thrash the beast on the lam in a frenzy (8) LAMBASTE
  
  2 Utterly miserable when examining a sunken vessel? (2,3,6) IN THE DEPTHS
  3 Account he keeps with pain (4)ACHE
  
  5 League match (8) ALLIANCE
  
  6 Not against an enemy (10) ANTAGONIST
  
  7 Aroused a brief interest (3)
  
  8 Young beginner longs to be at sea with fleet (6)
  
  9 Improves text before publication (5)
  
  14 What the slow climber asks for when the alarm rings (4,2,3,2)
  
  15 Remember to ring for a baby sitter (4,2,4) CALL TO MIND
  
  18 Quietly send worker for a lamp hanging from the roof (8) PENDANTS
  
  19 Embarrassed about a misshapen nose, it’s thought (8)
  
  22 Raved to erring boy to qualify his word (6)
  
  23 Put into operation to ruin English (5)
  
  26 Jack to live with French priest (4)
  
  28 She takes to a lawman (3)
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Jul 22 23:27:31 2008.

  Where is clueless? he needs time to get up i guess...sorry to rub it in ...
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 22 23:45:22 2008.

  Across
  1 One in Los Angeles, California who is not clerical (6) LAICAL
  4 Early morning with Al, in the city is a isaster (8) CALAMITY
  10 Declared as an equal can compete (7)MATCHED
  11 She has managed a first class title (7)
  12 Reluctantly cuts down expenses (4) AXES
  13 To change what’s kinky maybe shattering (10) STRAIGHTEN
  16 Father to rent proper tool for boring shafts (6) TREPAN
  17 Thrift exercised by small company getting in disposal money (7) ECONOMY
  20 Vehicle brought to standstill becoming stuck in mud (7) STALLED
  21 Test quarter affected with flies causing sleeping sickness (6)TSETSE
  24 Dejected tyrant covering northern retreat (10) DESPONDENT
  25 Matures as one grows old (4) AGES
  27 Tail one wags in delight (7)ELATION
  29 Keep going on about how to use an embrocation (3,2,2)
  30 Flourish a cereal bowl (8)
  31 Imitated the French first and passed abruptly (6)
  Down
  1 Thrash the beast on the lam in a frenzy (8) LAMBASTE
  2 Utterly miserable when examining a sunken vessel? (2,3,6) IN THE DEPTHS
  3 Account he keeps with pain (4)ACHE
  5 League match (8) ALLIANCE
  6 Not against an enemy (10) ANTAGONIST
  7 Aroused a brief interest (3)
  8 Young beginner longs to be at sea with fleet (6) YEARNS
  9 Improves text before publication (5)
  14 What the slow climber asks for when the alarm rings (4,2,3,2)
  15 Remember to ring for a baby sitter (4,2,4) CALL TO MIND
  18 Quietly send worker for a lamp hanging from the roof (8) PENDANTS
  19 Embarrassed about a misshapen nose, it’s thought (8)
  22 Raved to erring boy to qualify his word (6)
  23 Put into operation to ruin English (5)
  26 Jack to live with French priest (4)
  28 She takes to a lawman (3)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 23 0:48:54 2008.

  sk123,
  thanks for 29A. was busy with yoga.
  PLUS:
  
  Across
  1 One in Los Angeles, California who is not clerical (6) LAICAL
  4 Early morning with Al, in the city is a isaster (8) CALAMITY
  10 Declared as an equal can compete (7)MATCHED
  11 She has managed a first class title (7)
  12 Reluctantly cuts down expenses (4) AXES
  13 To change what’s kinky maybe shattering (10) STRAIGHTEN
  16 Father to rent proper tool for boring shafts (6) TREPAN
  17 Thrift exercised by small company getting in disposal money (7) ECONOMY
  20 Vehicle brought to standstill becoming stuck in mud (7) STALLED
  21 Test quarter affected with flies causing sleeping sickness (6)TSETSE
  24 Dejected tyrant covering northern retreat (10) DESPONDENT
  25 Matures as one grows old (4) AGES
  27 Tail one wags in delight (7)ELATION
  29 Keep going on about how to use an embrocation (3,2,2)
  30 Flourish a cereal bowl (8)
  31 Imitated the French first and passed abruptly (6) LEAPED
  Down
  1 Thrash the beast on the lam in a frenzy (8) LAMBASTE
  2 Utterly miserable when examining a sunken vessel? (2,3,6) IN THE DEPTHS
  3 Account he keeps with pain (4)ACHE
  5 League match (8) ALLIANCE
  6 Not against an enemy (10) ANTAGONIST
  7 Aroused a brief interest (3)
  8 Young beginner longs to be at sea with fleet (6) YEARNS
  9 Improves text before publication (5) EDITS
  14 What the slow climber asks for when the alarm rings (4,2,3,2)
  15 Remember to ring for a baby sitter (4,2,4) CALL TO MIND
  18 Quietly send worker for a lamp hanging from the roof (8) PENDANTS
  19 Embarrassed about a misshapen nose, it’s thought (8)
  22 Raved to erring boy to qualify his word (6)
  23 Put into operation to ruin English (5)
  26 Jack to live with French priest (4)
  28 She takes to a lawman (3)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 23 1:03:05 2008.

  
  Across
  1 One in Los Angeles, California who is not clerical (6) LAICAL
  4 Early morning with Al, in the city is a isaster (8) CALAMITY
  10 Declared as an equal can compete (7)MATCHED
  11 She has managed a first class title (7) LETITIA
  12 Reluctantly cuts down expenses (4) AXES
  13 To change what’s kinky maybe shattering (10) STRAIGHTEN
  16 Father to rent proper tool for boring shafts (6) TREPAN
  17 Thrift exercised by small company getting in disposal money (7) ECONOMY
  20 Vehicle brought to standstill becoming stuck in mud (7) STALLED
  21 Test quarter affected with flies causing sleeping sickness (6)TSETSE
  24 Dejected tyrant covering northern retreat (10) DESPONDENT
  25 Matures as one grows old (4) AGES
  27 Tail one wags in delight (7)ELATION
  29 Keep going on about how to use an embrocation (3,2,2)RUB IT IN
  30 Flourish a cereal bowl (8)BRANDISH
  31 Imitated the French first and passed abruptly (6) LEAPED
  Down
  1 Thrash the beast on the lam in a frenzy (8) LAMBASTE
  2 Utterly miserable when examining a sunken vessel? (2,3,6) IN THE DEPTHS
  3 Account he keeps with pain (4)ACHE
  5 League match (8) ALLIANCE
  6 Not against an enemy (10) ANTAGONIST
  7 Aroused a brief interest (3)INT
  8 Young beginner longs to be at sea with fleet (6) YEARNS
  9 Improves text before publication (5) EDITS
  14 What the slow climber asks for when the alarm rings (4,2,3,2)TIME TO GET UP
  15 Remember to ring for a baby sitter (4,2,4) CALL TO MIND
  18 Quietly send worker for a lamp hanging from the roof (8) PENDANTS
  19 Embarrassed about a misshapen nose, it’s thought (8)REASONED
  22 Raved to erring boy to qualify his word (6)ADVERB
  23 Put into operation to ruin English (5)INURE
  26 Jack to live with French priest (4)ABBE
  28 She takes to a lawman (3) ADA
  
  
  
  Slow and steady!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 23 19:10:30 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Dropping off, they’re so heavy (7)
  
   5 Revealed what one’s former partner stood for (7) EXPOSED
  
   9 I get no thanks for very small amounts (5)
  
  10 Child caught sleeping may become his prey for ransom (9)
  
  11 As graduate on motorway encounters foul vapour (6)
  
  12 He doesn’t pretend to share in their regret (4,4)
  
  14 Bantu member from Rwanda is sent back with mild rebuke (5)
  
  15 The people dealing in cameras (9)
  
  18 Good visibility up to a point in Eire (4,5)
  
  20 Choose decisively for a large person (5)
  
  22 Assemblies of people attending voting centres in an election (8)
  
  24 MGM studio set her rightly as their bathing beauty star (6)
  
  26 To join the union is to make an investment (9)
  
  27 Not fitting a multilingual part (5)
  
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts like the large African bird (7)
  
  29 Made dough, and it sounds too as though it were needed (7) KNEADED
  
  Down
  
   1 Strange how Edgar appeared to his friends (9)
  
   2 Old country passage (7)
  
   3 He finds it difficult to get off at night (9)
  
   4 Fermented rice alcoholic drink (4)
  
   5 Doyen of the fruit world? (10)
  
   6 Freedom from disturbance good for ease of mind (5)
  
   7 Highest authority with unlimited powers (7) SUPREME
  
   8 Right to ride off in a more dreadful circumstance (5)
  
  13 The plain facts about nudism? (5,5)
  
  16 I’m standing under false pretence (9)
  
  17 What happened to the waters when the unruly sea parted? (9)
  
  19 Prattle about chanticleer’s mate (7)
  
  21 A French guy having a way with him may be ignored (7)
  
  22 Jack too is considered unholy (5)
  
  23 Alright to have Greek letter about an African animal (5) OKAPI
  
  25 A hard journey on foot (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 23 22:46:50 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Dropping off, they’re so heavy (7)
  
  5 Revealed what one’s former partner stood for (7) EXPOSED
  
  9 I get no thanks for very small amounts (5)
  
  10 Child caught sleeping may become his prey for ransom (9) KID NAPPER
  
  11 As graduate on motorway encounters foul vapour (6)
  
  12 He doesn’t pretend to share in their regret (4,4)
  
  14 Bantu member from Rwanda is sent back with mild rebuke (5)
  
  15 The people dealing in cameras (9)
  
  18 Good visibility up to a point in Eire (4,5)
  
  20 Choose decisively for a large person (5)
  
  22 Assemblies of people attending voting centres in an election (8)
  
  24 MGM studio set her rightly as their bathing beauty star (6)
  
  26 To join the union is to make an investment (9)
  
  27 Not fitting a multilingual part (5)
  
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts like the large African bird (7)
  
  29 Made dough, and it sounds too as though it were needed (7) KNEADED
  
  Down
  
  1 Strange how Edgar appeared to his friends (9)
  
  2 Old country passage (7)
  
  3 He finds it difficult to get off at night (9) INSOMNIAC
  
  4 Fermented rice alcoholic drink (4)
  
  5 Doyen of the fruit world? (10) ELDERBERRY
  
  6 Freedom from disturbance good for ease of mind (5)
  
  7 Highest authority with unlimited powers (7) SUPREME
  
  8 Right to ride off in a more dreadful circumstance (5)
  
  13 The plain facts about nudism? (5,5) NAKED TRUTH
  
  16 I’m standing under false pretence (9)
  
  17 What happened to the waters when the unruly sea parted? (9)
  
  19 Prattle about chanticleer’s mate (7)
  
  21 A French guy having a way with him may be ignored (7)
  
  22 Jack too is considered unholy (5)
  
  23 Alright to have Greek letter about an African animal (5) OKAPI
  
  25 A hard journey on foot (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 23 23:03:00 2008.

  HAS HINDU STARTED FOLLOWING THE TRADITION OF REPEATS?
  
  Today's grid is verbatim of Hindu Crossword Number 7849. I accidentally came across this indigestible fact, when I was searching for "Chanticleer's mate"!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 23 23:07:54 2008.

  Across
  1 Dropping off, they’re so heavy (7) EYELIDS
  5 Revealed what one’s former partner stood for (7) EXPOSED
  9 I get no thanks for very small amounts (5) IOTAS
  10 Child caught sleeping may become his prey for ransom (9) KID NAPPER
  11 As graduate on motorway encounters foul vapour (6) MIASMA
  12 He doesn’t pretend to share in their regret (4,4)
  14 Bantu member from Rwanda is sent back with mild rebuke (5) TUTSI
  15 The people dealing in cameras (9)
  18 Good visibility up to a point in Eire (4,5)
  20 Choose decisively for a large person (5)
  22 Assemblies of people attending voting centres in an election (8)
  24 MGM studio set her rightly as their bathing beauty star (6)
  26 To join the union is to make an investment (9)
  27 Not fitting a multilingual part (5)
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts like the large African bird (7)
  29 Made dough, and it sounds too as though it were needed (7) KNEADED
  Down
  1 Strange how Edgar appeared to his friends (9)
  2 Old country passage (7)
  3 He finds it difficult to get off at night (9) INSOMNIAC
  4 Fermented rice alcoholic drink (4)
  5 Doyen of the fruit world? (10) ELDERBERRY
  6 Freedom from disturbance good for ease of mind (5)
  7 Highest authority with unlimited powers (7) SUPREME
  8 Right to ride off in a more dreadful circumstance (5)
  13 The plain facts about nudism? (5,5) NAKED TRUTH
  16 I’m standing under false pretence (9)
  17 What happened to the waters when the unruly sea parted? (9)
  19 Prattle about chanticleer’s mate (7)
  21 A French guy having a way with him may be ignored (7)
  22 Jack too is considered unholy (5)
  23 Alright to have Greek letter about an African animal (5) OKAPI
  25 A hard journey on foot (4)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 23 23:19:46 2008.

  Across
  1 Dropping off, they’re so heavy (7) EYELIDS
  5 Revealed what one’s former partner stood for (7) EXPOSED
  9 I get no thanks for very small amounts (5) IOTAS
  10 Child caught sleeping may become his prey for ransom (9) KID NAPPER
  11 As graduate on motorway encounters foul vapour (6) MIASMA
  12 He doesn’t pretend to share in their regret (4,4) TRUE HEIR
  14 Bantu member from Rwanda is sent back with mild rebuke (5) TUTSI
  15 The people dealing in cameras (9) AMERICANS
  18 Good visibility up to a point in Eire (4,5) CAPE CLEAR
  20 Choose decisively for a large person (5)
  22 Assemblies of people attending voting centres in an election (8)
  24 MGM studio set her rightly as their bathing beauty star (6) ESTHER
  26 To join the union is to make an investment (9)
  27 Not fitting a multilingual part (5)
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts like the large African bird (7)
  29 Made dough, and it sounds too as though it were needed (7) KNEADED
  Down
  1 Strange how Edgar appeared to his friends (9)
  2 Old country passage (7)
  3 He finds it difficult to get off at night (9) INSOMNIAC
  4 Fermented rice alcoholic drink (4)
  5 Doyen of the fruit world? (10) ELDERBERRY
  6 Freedom from disturbance good for ease of mind (5)
  7 Highest authority with unlimited powers (7) SUPREME
  8 Right to ride off in a more dreadful circumstance (5)
  13 The plain facts about nudism? (5,5) NAKED TRUTH
  16 I’m standing under false pretence (9)
  17 What happened to the waters when the unruly sea parted? (9)
  19 Prattle about chanticleer’s mate (7)
  21 A French guy having a way with him may be ignored (7)
  22 Jack too is considered unholy (5) TABOO
  23 Alright to have Greek letter about an African animal (5) OKAPI
  25 A hard journey on foot (4)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jul 23 23:31:54 2008.

  SORRY HUBBERS.....COULDNT RESIST ADDING ONE MORE THAN THE NORM...
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 0:00:50 2008.

  Oh, Oh.. Sherkhan has thrown the spanner in the works... 15A AMERICANS looks a good fit... so what is 7D..? Can not be SUPREME.. SUPREMA??
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 0:13:50 2008.

  Next person, please let me have 7D.. rest all done..
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 24 0:27:49 2008.

  SUPREMA fits better than SUPREME -- sorry about that.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 24 0:30:46 2008.

  SK123,
  your turningout one more, will not be considered apt. as for me i will bury my head in the sand.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 24 0:44:22 2008.

  YOU GUYS HAVE MISSED OUT MY PREVIOUS MESSAGE!
  
  
  HAS HINDU STARTED FOLLOWING THE TRADITION OF REPEATS?
  
  Today's grid is verbatim of Hindu Crossword Number 7849. I accidentally came across this indigestible fact, when I was searching for "Chanticleer's mate"!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 24 0:47:53 2008.

  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 24 1:35:49 2008.

  Across
  1 Dropping off, they’re so heavy (7) EYELIDS
  5 Revealed what one’s former partner stood for (7) EXPOSED
  9 I get no thanks for very small amounts (5) IOTAS
  10 Child caught sleeping may become his prey for ransom (9) KID NAPPER
  11 As graduate on motorway encounters foul vapour (6) MIASMA
  12 He doesn’t pretend to share in their regret (4,4) TRUE HEIR
  14 Bantu member from Rwanda is sent back with mild rebuke (5) TUTSI
  15 The people dealing in cameras (9) AMERICANS
  18 Good visibility up to a point in Eire (4,5) CAPE CLEAR
  20 Choose decisively for a large person (5) PLUMP
  22 Assemblies of people attending voting centres in an election (8) TURNOUTS
  24 MGM studio set her rightly as their bathing beauty star (6) ESTHER
  26 To join the union is to make an investment (9) BELEAGUER
  27 Not fitting a multilingual part (5) UNAPT
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts like the large African bird (7) OSTRICH
  29 Made dough, and it sounds too as though it were needed (7) KNEADED
  Down
  1 Strange how Edgar appeared to his friends (9) ENIGMATIC
  2 Old country passage (7) EXTRACT
  3 He finds it difficult to get off at night (9) INSOMNIAC
  4 Fermented rice alcoholic drink (4) SAKE
  5 Doyen of the fruit world? (10) ELDERBERRY
  6 Freedom from disturbance good for ease of mind (5) PEACE
  7 Highest authority with unlimited powers (7) SUPREMA
  8 Right to ride off in a more dreadful circumstance (5) DIRER
  13 The plain facts about nudism? (5,5) NAKED TRUTH
  16 I’m standing under false pretence (9) IMPOSTURE
  17 What happened to the waters when the unruly sea parted? (9) SEPARATED
  19 Prattle about chanticleer’s mate (7) P?R?L?T
  21 A French guy having a way with him may be ignored (7) UNHEARD
  22 Jack too is considered unholy (5) TABOO
  23 Alright to have Greek letter about an African animal (5) OKAPI
  25 A hard journey on foot (4) TREK
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 1:59:06 2008.

  19 A - PARTLET
  Partlet
  
  Part"let\, n. [Dim. of part.]
  
  1. A covering for the neck, and sometimes for the shoulders and breast; originally worn by both sexes, but laterby women alone; a ruff. [Obs.] --Fuller.
  
  2. A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers. "Dame Partlett, the hen." --Shak.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 24 4:11:31 2008.

  thanks.
  but what is 'chanticleer's mate'?
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 4:49:31 2008.

  chanticleer
  
  c.1300, from O.Fr. chante-cler "sing-loud," name of rooster in medieval stories of Reynard the Fox.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 4:50:43 2008.

  Chanticleer
  
  Chan"ti*cleer\ (ch[a^]n"t[i^]*kl[=e]r), n. [F. Chanteclair, name of the **** in the Roman du Renart (Reynard the Fox); chanter to chant + clair clear. See Chant, and Clear.] A ****, so called from the clearness or loudness of his voice in crowing.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 4:51:53 2008.

  In my earlier posting, **** = C O C K
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Jul 24 8:46:20 2008.

  kkrao.....probably they have run out of compilers......but very unlike the Hindu to it.......hey......does anyone do the ET crossword? its a much tougher nut to crack.......cant seem to get anything much
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 8:48:37 2008.

  Sherkhan123 used to do it.. I wonder if he still continues...
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 24 9:54:48 2008.

  Only recently orkut crossword community stopped posting ET crossword puzzle! The New Indian Express puzzle also has come to a halt there! Only THC was hassle-free! But if it also starts going down like this....
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 24 21:32:10 2008.

  Across
  1 Dull with inaction led to cattle stealing (7) RUSTLED
  5 Sink down under surface (7)
  9 A shock to Greek on stage may cause him to waver (7)
  10 Just beginning the north face of the Eiger (7)
  11 Speedy bird (5)
  12 South American doctor has no pass arranged for Scot (9)
  13 Animal on southern headland is wrongly blamed (9) SCAPEGOAT
  15 Introduces nothing to writers (5)
  16 One liberal rebel turns to register (5)
  18 Pottering around mending pots (9)
  21 Approach about money and shelter that’s effective (9)
  24 Operate on a nut to make him sweet (5)
  25 Loves to make religious education free from doubt (7)
  26 Spectre appears softly before a month is out (7)
  27 Being neglected, churchman takes out Susie (7)
  28 Eventual outcome of a highly successful play (4,3)
  Down
  1 Sisters’ assembly strengthens opposition (7)
  2 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7) STAMINA
  3 Is it only suitable for eating in the day time? (5,4)
  4 Ancient Greek dialect (5) DORIC
  5 A card that is the only one in a suit held in hand (9)
  6 Sweep off some British (5)
  7 List out newspaper matter (7)
  8  Stretches out to the old to perform services (7)
  14 No end excited about them getting better (2,3,4)
  15 Having been too attracted by things to spend money on? (9)
  16 Made red once but called for repetition (7)
  17 Surrenders claim (7)
  19 Apparatus to fire an explosive (7)
  20 Name tag redesigned by security employee (7)
  22 Couple of English pounds is arranged for him (5)
  23 Aptly exemplifies the characteristics of a group (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 24 23:09:33 2008.

  Across
  1 Dull with inaction led to cattle stealing (7) RUSTLED
  5 Sink down under surface (7)
  9 A shock to Greek on stage may cause him to waver (7)
  10 Just beginning the north face of the Eiger (7)
  11 Speedy bird (5)
  12 South American doctor has no pass arranged for Scot (9)
  13 Animal on southern headland is wrongly blamed (9) SCAPEGOAT
  15 Introduces nothing to writers (5)
  16 One liberal rebel turns to register (5)
  18 Pottering around mending pots (9)
  21 Approach about money and shelter that’s effective (9)
  24 Operate on a nut to make him sweet (5)
  25 Loves to make religious education free from doubt (7)
  26 Spectre appears softly before a month is out (7)
  27 Being neglected, churchman takes out Susie (7)
  28 Eventual outcome of a highly successful play (4,3)
  Down
  1 Sisters’ assembly strengthens opposition (7)
  2 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7) STAMINA
  3 Is it only suitable for eating in the day time? (5,4) LIGHT MEAL
  4 Ancient Greek dialect (5) DORIC
  5 A card that is the only one in a suit held in hand (9)
  6 Sweep off some British (5)
  7 List out newspaper matter (7)
  8 Stretches out to the old to perform services (7)
  14 No end excited about them getting better (2,3,4) ON THE MEND
  15 Having been too attracted by things to spend money on? (9) OVER DRAWN
  16 Made red once but called for repetition (7) ENCORED
  17 Surrenders claim (7)
  19 Apparatus to fire an explosive (7)
  20 Name tag redesigned by security employee (7)
  22 Couple of English pounds is arranged for him (5)
  23 Aptly exemplifies the characteristics of a group (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Jul 24 23:20:01 2008.

  Across
  1 Dull with inaction led to cattle stealing (7) RUSTLED
  5 Sink down under surface (7)
  9 A shock to Greek on stage may cause him to waver (7)
  10 Just beginning the north face of the Eiger (7)
  11 Speedy bird (5)
  12 South American doctor has no pass arranged for Scot (9) COLUMBIAN
  13 Animal on southern headland is wrongly blamed (9) SCAPEGOAT
  15 Introduces nothing to writers (5)
  16 One liberal rebel turns to register (5)
  18 Pottering around mending pots (9) TINKERING
  21 Approach about money and shelter that’s effective (9)
  24 Operate on a nut to make him sweet (5)
  25 Loves to make religious education free from doubt (7)
  26 Spectre appears softly before a month is out (7)
  27 Being neglected, churchman takes out Susie (7)
  28 Eventual outcome of a highly successful play (4,3)
  Down
  1 Sisters’ assembly strengthens opposition (7)
  2 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7) STAMINA
  3 Is it only suitable for eating in the day time? (5,4) LIGHT MEAL
  4 Ancient Greek dialect (5) DORIC
  5 A card that is the only one in a suit held in hand (9) SINGLETON
  6 Sweep off some British (5) BESOM
  7 List out newspaper matter (7)
  8 Stretches out to the old to perform services (7)
  14 No end excited about them getting better (2,3,4) ON THE MEND
  15 Having been too attracted by things to spend money on? (9) OVER DRAWN
  16 Made red once but called for repetition (7) ENCORED
  17 Surrenders claim (7)
  19 Apparatus to fire an explosive (7)
  20 Name tag redesigned by security employee (7)
  22 Couple of English pounds is arranged for him (5)
  23 Aptly exemplifies the characteristics of a group (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 24 23:39:37 2008.

  Across
  1 Dull with inaction led to cattle stealing (7) RUSTLED
  5 Sink down under surface (7)
  9 A shock to Greek on stage may cause him to waver (7)
  10 Just beginning the north face of the Eiger (7)
  11 Speedy bird (5)
  12 South American doctor has no pass arranged for Scot (9) COLUMBIAN
  13 Animal on southern headland is wrongly blamed (9) SCAPEGOAT
  15 Introduces nothing to writers (5)
  16 One liberal rebel turns to register (5) ENROL
  18 Pottering around mending pots (9) TINKERING
  21 Approach about money and shelter that’s effective (9)
  24 Operate on a nut to make him sweet (5)
  25 Loves to make religious education free from doubt (7)
  26 Spectre appears softly before a month is out (7) PHANTOM
  27 Being neglected, churchman takes out Susie (7) DISUSED
  28 Eventual outcome of a highly successful play (4,3)
  Down
  1 Sisters’ assembly strengthens opposition (7)
  2 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7) STAMINA
  3 Is it only suitable for eating in the day time? (5,4) LIGHT MEAL
  4 Ancient Greek dialect (5) DORIC
  5 A card that is the only one in a suit held in hand (9) SINGLETON
  6 Sweep off some British (5) BESOM
  7 List out newspaper matter (7)
  8 Stretches out to the old to perform services (7)
  14 No end excited about them getting better (2,3,4) ON THE MEND
  15 Having been too attracted by things to spend money on? (9) OVER DRAWN
  16 Made red once but called for repetition (7) ENCORED
  17 Surrenders claim (7)
  19 Apparatus to fire an explosive (7)
  20 Name tag redesigned by security employee (7) GATEMAN
  22 Couple of English pounds is arranged for him (5)
  23 Aptly exemplifies the characteristics of a group (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 24 23:59:43 2008.

  Across
  1 Dull with inaction led to cattle stealing (7) RUSTLED
  5 Sink down under surface (7)
  9 A shock to Greek on stage may cause him to waver (7)
  10 Just beginning the north face of the Eiger (7)
  11 Speedy bird (5)
  12 South American doctor has no pass arranged for Scot (9) COLUMBIAN
  13 Animal on southern headland is wrongly blamed (9) SCAPEGOAT
  15 Introduces nothing to writers (5)
  16 One liberal rebel turns to register (5) ENROL
  18 Pottering around mending pots (9) TINKERING
  21 Approach about money and shelter that’s effective (9)
  24 Operate on a nut to make him sweet (5)
  25 Loves to make religious education free from doubt (7) RESOLVE
  26 Spectre appears softly before a month is out (7) PHANTOM
  27 Being neglected, churchman takes out Susie (7) DISUSED
  28 Eventual outcome of a highly successful play (4,3) LONG RUN
  Down
  1 Sisters’ assembly strengthens opposition (7)
  2 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7) STAMINA
  3 Is it only suitable for eating in the day time? (5,4) LIGHT MEAL
  4 Ancient Greek dialect (5) DORIC
  5 A card that is the only one in a suit held in hand (9) SINGLETON
  6 Sweep off some British (5) BESOM
  7 List out newspaper matter (7)
  8 Stretches out to the old to perform services (7)
  14 No end excited about them getting better (2,3,4) ON THE MEND
  15 Having been too attracted by things to spend money on? (9) OVER DRAWN
  16 Made red once but called for repetition (7) ENCORED
  17 Surrenders claim (7) REMISES
  19 Apparatus to fire an explosive (7)
  20 Name tag redesigned by security employee (7) GATEMAN
  22 Couple of English pounds is arranged for him (5) ELLIS
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jul 25 0:58:13 2008.

  Across
  1 Dull with inaction led to cattle stealing (7) RUSTLED
  5 Sink down under surface (7) SUBSIDE
  9 A shock to Greek on stage may cause him to waver (7) STAGGER
  10 Just beginning the north face of the Eiger (7) NASCENT
  11 Speedy bird (5) SWIFT
  12 South American doctor has no pass arranged for Scot (9) COLUMBIAN
  13 Animal on southern headland is wrongly blamed (9) SCAPEGOAT
  15 Introduces nothing to writers (5) OPENS
  16 One liberal rebel turns to register (5) ENROL
  18 Pottering around mending pots (9) TINKERING
  21 Approach about money and shelter that’s effective (9) COMPETENT
  24 Operate on a nut to make him sweet (5)DONUT
  25 Loves to make religious education free from doubt (7) RESOLVE
  26 Spectre appears softly before a month is out (7) PHANTOM
  27 Being neglected, churchman takes out Susie (7) DISUSED
  28 Eventual outcome of a highly successful play (4,3) LONG RUN
  Down
  1 Sisters’ assembly strengthens opposition (7) RESISTS
  2 Resilience exhibited by parts of a flower (7) STAMINA
  3 Is it only suitable for eating in the day time? (5,4) LIGHT MEAL
  4 Ancient Greek dialect (5) DORIC
  5 A card that is the only one in a suit held in hand (9) SINGLETON
  6 Sweep off some British (5) BESOM
  7 List out newspaper matter (7) ITEMISE
  8 Stretches out to the old to perform services (7) EXTENDS
  14 No end excited about them getting better (2,3,4) ON THE MEND
  15 Having been too attracted by things to spend money on? (9) OVER DRAWN
  16 Made red once but called for repetition (7) ENCORED
  17 Surrenders claim (7) REMISES
  19 Apparatus to fire an explosive (7) IGNITER
  20 Name tag redesigned by security employee (7) GATEMAN
  22 Couple of English pounds is arranged for him (5) ELLIS
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 25 1:00:46 2008.

  Marvellous diligence and intelligence!
  
  Very erratic, minimal power supply for me!!!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jul 25 22:19:43 2008.

  ELECTING TO BAT FIRST
  Across
  
  1 Extraterrestrial visitors responsible for light show (8,5)
  
  9 Subdue the uninitiated rower with strength (9)
  
  10 Bose’s army besieges princess of a cricketing nation (5) INDIA
  
  11 Accumulates some Bahamas sesame (7)
  
  13 Pasta topping that the German returns inside carved loaf (7)
  
  14 Au revoir notice that is universal (5)
  
  15 European country that the French go west into is a cricketing nation (9) AUSTRALIA
  
  17 Worship of all gods has temp in trouble (9)
  
  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5)
  
  20 Picasso disheartened by remarks surrounding excessively priced items (3-4)
  
  22 Without hesitation, Greenland becomes a cricketing nation (7) ENGLAND
  
  23 Animal fur on Indian leader (5)
  
  24 Gut displayed in explosive tennis tie (9)
  
  26 Grafts accepted with hesitation by gardeners (13)
  
  Down
  
  1 Leaf apertures and openings created by surgery (7)
  
  2 Procedure for surgery (9)
  
  3 Irishman returns to the beer source (3)
  
  4 Greek character in conversation with saint returns with salamanders (5)
  
  5 Assam rugs affected by algae (9)
  
  6 Such foods may result in stomach woes (4-7)
  
  7 Sneak in with a team to get rid of the Oriental and the French (5)
  
  8 Temple for the Father and the Lord in American capital (6)
  
  12 Haircuts of a kind in a cricketing nation (5,6) SOUTH AFRICA
  
  15 Bizarre mishaps going around Idaho towards the vessel’s centre (9)
  
  16 Double to appear in uniform (4-5)
  
  17 Greek character getting rich by thievery (6)
  
  19 Khalil Gibran’s wall between two gardens (7)
  
  21 Fold armour component for the auditor (5)
  
  22 Hail former partner who replaces destroyed ribs in English city (5)
  
  25 Oddly squint on seeing the star (3)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Jul 25 22:35:03 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Extraterrestrial visitors responsible for light show (8,5) SHOOTING STARS
  
  9 Subdue the uninitiated rower with strength (9)
  
  10 Bose’s army besieges princess of a cricketing nation (5) INDIA
  
  11 Accumulates some Bahamas sesame (7)
  
  13 Pasta topping that the German returns inside carved loaf (7) ALFREDO
  
  14 Au revoir notice that is universal (5)
  
  15 European country that the French go west into is a cricketing nation (9) AUSTRALIA
  
  17 Worship of all gods has temp in trouble (9)
  
  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5)
  
  20 Picasso disheartened by remarks surrounding excessively priced items (3-4)
  
  22 Without hesitation, Greenland becomes a cricketing nation (7) ENGLAND
  
  23 Animal fur on Indian leader (5)
  
  24 Gut displayed in explosive tennis tie (9)
  
  26 Grafts accepted with hesitation by gardeners (13)
  
  Down
  
  1 Leaf apertures and openings created by surgery (7)
  
  2 Procedure for surgery (9)
  
  3 Irishman returns to the beer source (3)
  
  4 Greek character in conversation with saint returns with salamanders (5)
  
  5 Assam rugs affected by algae (9) SARGASSUM
  
  6 Such foods may result in stomach woes (4-7)
  
  7 Sneak in with a team to get rid of the Oriental and the French (5)
  
  8 Temple for the Father and the Lord in American capital (6)
  
  12 Haircuts of a kind in a cricketing nation (5,6) SOUTH AFRICA
  
  15 Bizarre mishaps going around Idaho towards the vessel’s centre (9)
  
  16 Double to appear in uniform (4-5) LOOK ALIKE
  
  17 Greek character getting rich by thievery (6)
  
  19 Khalil Gibran’s wall between two gardens (7)
  
  21 Fold armour component for the auditor (5)
  
  22 Hail former partner who replaces destroyed ribs in English city (5)
  
  25 Oddly squint on seeing the star (3)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 25 22:47:29 2008.

  Across
  1 Extraterrestrial visitors responsible for light show (8,5) SHOOTING STARS
  9 Subdue the uninitiated rower with strength (9)
  10 Bose’s army besieges princess of a cricketing nation (5) INDIA
  11 Accumulates some Bahamas sesame (7)
  13 Pasta topping that the German returns inside carved loaf (7) ALFREDO
  14 Au revoir notice that is universal (5)
  15 European country that the French go west into is a cricketing nation (9) AUSTRALIA
  17 Worship of all gods has temp in trouble (9)
  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5)
  20 Picasso disheartened by remarks surrounding excessively priced items (3-4)
  22 Without hesitation, Greenland becomes a cricketing nation (7) ENGLAND
  23 Animal fur on Indian leader (5)
  24 Gut displayed in explosive tennis tie (9)
  26 Grafts accepted with hesitation by gardeners (13) TRANSPLANTERS
  Down
  1 Leaf apertures and openings created by surgery (7) STOMATA
  2 Procedure for surgery (9)
  3 Irishman returns to the beer source (3)
  4 Greek character in conversation with saint returns with salamanders (5) NEWTS
  5 Assam rugs affected by algae (9) SARGASSUM
  6 Such foods may result in stomach woes (4-7)
  7 Sneak in with a team to get rid of the Oriental and the French (5)
  8 Temple for the Father and the Lord in American capital (6)
  12 Haircuts of a kind in a cricketing nation (5,6) SOUTH AFRICA
  15 Bizarre mishaps going around Idaho towards the vessel’s centre (9)
  16 Double to appear in uniform (4-5) LOOK ALIKE
  17 Greek character getting rich by thievery (6)
  19 Khalil Gibran’s wall between two gardens (7) SADNESS
  21 Fold armour component for the auditor (5)
  22 Hail former partner who replaces destroyed ribs in English city (5)
  25 Oddly squint on seeing the star (3)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 25 22:49:00 2008.

  Next person, please post: 20, 23 A; 17 D.
  Thanks
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Fri Jul 25 23:03:21 2008.

  ANSWERS TO SPECIFIED CLUES
  
  Across
  1 Extraterrestrial visitors responsible for light show (8,5) SHOOTING STARS
  9 Subdue the uninitiated rower with strength (9)
  10 Bose’s army besieges princess of a cricketing nation (5) INDIA
  11 Accumulates some Bahamas sesame (7)
  13 Pasta topping that the German returns inside carved loaf (7) ALFREDO
  14 Au revoir notice that is universal (5)
  15 European country that the French go west into is a cricketing nation (9) AUSTRALIA
  17 Worship of all gods has temp in trouble (9)
  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5)
  20 Picasso disheartened by remarks surrounding excessively priced items (3-4) RI[P(-icass)O]FFS
  22 Without hesitation, Greenland becomes a cricketing nation (7) ENGLAND
  23 Animal fur on Indian leader (5) COAT I
  24 Gut displayed in explosive tennis tie (9)
  26 Grafts accepted with hesitation by gardeners (13) TRANSPLANTERS
  Down
  1 Leaf apertures and openings created by surgery (7) STOMATA
  2 Procedure for surgery (9)
  3 Irishman returns to the beer source (3)
  4 Greek character in conversation with saint returns with salamanders (5) NEWTS
  5 Assam rugs affected by algae (9) SARGASSUM
  6 Such foods may result in stomach woes (4-7)
  7 Sneak in with a team to get rid of the Oriental and the French (5)
  8 Temple for the Father and the Lord in American capital (6)
  12 Haircuts of a kind in a cricketing nation (5,6) SOUTH AFRICA
  15 Bizarre mishaps going around Idaho towards the vessel’s centre (9)
  16 Double to appear in uniform (4-5) LOOK ALIKE
  17 Greek character getting rich by thievery (6) PI RACY
  19 Khalil Gibran’s wall between two gardens (7) SADNESS
  21 Fold armour component for the auditor (5)
  22 Hail former partner who replaces destroyed ribs in English city (5)
  25 Oddly squint on seeing the star (3)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 25 23:04:30 2008.

  but kk proved to be a fast bowler - best of luck india in sl.....................
  
  Across
  1 Extraterrestrial visitors responsible for light show (8,5) SHOOTING STARS
  9 Subdue the uninitiated rower with strength (9)
  10 Bose’s army besieges princess of a cricketing nation (5) INDIA
  11 Accumulates some Bahamas sesame (7) AMASSES
  13 Pasta topping that the German returns inside carved loaf (7) ALFREDO
  14 Au revoir notice that is universal (5) ADIEU
  15 European country that the French go west into is a cricketing nation (9) AUSTRALIA
  17 Worship of all gods has temp in trouble (9)
  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5)
  20 Picasso disheartened by remarks surrounding excessively priced items (3-4)
  22 Without hesitation, Greenland becomes a cricketing nation (7) ENGLAND
  23 Animal fur on Indian leader (5)
  24 Gut displayed in explosive tennis tie (9)
  26 Grafts accepted with hesitation by gardeners (13) TRANSPLANTERS
  Down
  1 Leaf apertures and openings created by surgery (7) STOMATA
  2 Procedure for surgery (9) OPERATION
  3 Irishman returns to the beer source (3)
  4 Greek character in conversation with saint returns with salamanders (5) NEWTS
  5 Assam rugs affected by algae (9) SARGASSUM
  6 Such foods may result in stomach woes (4-7)
  7 Sneak in with a team to get rid of the Oriental and the French (5)
  8 Temple for the Father and the Lord in American capital (6)
  12 Haircuts of a kind in a cricketing nation (5,6) SOUTH AFRICA
  15 Bizarre mishaps going around Idaho towards the vessel’s centre (9)
  16 Double to appear in uniform (4-5) LOOK ALIKE
  17 Greek character getting rich by thievery (6)
  19 Khalil Gibran’s wall between two gardens (7) SADNESS
  21 Fold armour component for the auditor (5)
  22 Hail former partner who replaces destroyed ribs in English city (5)
  25 Oddly squint on seeing the star (3) SUN
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 25 23:20:06 2008.

  Across
  1 Extraterrestrial visitors responsible for light show (8,5) SHOOTING STARS
  9 Subdue the uninitiated rower with strength (9)
  10 Bose’s army besieges princess of a cricketing nation (5) INDIA
  11 Accumulates some Bahamas sesame (7) AMASSES
  13 Pasta topping that the German returns inside carved loaf (7) ALFREDO
  14 Au revoir notice that is universal (5) ADIEU
  15 European country that the French go west into is a cricketing nation (9) AUSTRALIA
  17 Worship of all gods has temp in trouble (9)
  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5)
  20 Picasso disheartened by remarks surrounding excessively priced items (3-4)RI[P(-icass)O]FFS
  
  22 Without hesitation, Greenland becomes a cricketing nation (7) ENGLAND
  23 Animal fur on Indian leader (5)COAT I
  
  24 Gut displayed in explosive tennis tie (9)
  26 Grafts accepted with hesitation by gardeners (13) TRANSPLANTERS
  Down
  1 Leaf apertures and openings created by surgery (7) STOMATA
  2 Procedure for surgery (9) OPERATION
  3 Irishman returns to the beer source (3)
  4 Greek character in conversation with saint returns with salamanders (5) NEWTS
  5 Assam rugs affected by algae (9) SARGASSUM
  6 Such foods may result in stomach woes (4-7)ACID-FORMING
  7 Sneak in with a team to get rid of the Oriental and the French (5)SIDLE
  8 Temple for the Father and the Lord in American capital (6)PAGODA
  12 Haircuts of a kind in a cricketing nation (5,6) SOUTH AFRICA
  15 Bizarre mishaps going around Idaho towards the vessel’s centre (9)
  16 Double to appear in uniform (4-5) LOOK ALIKE
  17 Greek character getting rich by thievery (6) PI RACY
  
  19 Khalil Gibran’s wall between two gardens (7) SADNESS
  21 Fold armour component for the auditor (5)
  22 Hail former partner who replaces destroyed ribs in English city (5)EXTOL
  25 Oddly squint on seeing the star (3) SUN
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Jul 25 23:20:58 2008.

  i am overpowered by this intestine feeling.... sorry ..gut feeling that....that the operation has been completed by clueless.. so have I.. ADIEU
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 25 23:29:42 2008.

  sk123,
  not yet adieu....
  we missed out 3D, PAT the irish may turn in his grave.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 25 23:32:39 2008.

  sherkhan123! You naughty!!!
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 26 0:59:32 2008.

  Across
  1 Extraterrestrial visitors responsible for light show (8,5) SHOOTING STARS
  9 Subdue the uninitiated rower with strength (9) OVERPOWER
  10 Bose’s army besieges princess of a cricketing nation (5) INDIA
  11 Accumulates some Bahamas sesame (7) AMASSES
  13 Pasta topping that the German returns inside carved loaf (7) ALFREDO
  14 Au revoir notice that is universal (5) ADIEU
  15 European country that the French go west into is a cricketing nation (9) AUSTRALIA
  17 Worship of all gods has temp in trouble (9) PANTHEISM
  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5) ICONS (IDOLS?)
  20 Picasso disheartened by remarks surrounding excessively priced items (3-4)RI[P(-icass)O]FFS
  
  22 Without hesitation, Greenland becomes a cricketing nation (7) ENGLAND
  23 Animal fur on Indian leader (5)COAT I
  
  24 Gut displayed in explosive tennis tie (9) INTESTINE
  26 Grafts accepted with hesitation by gardeners (13) TRANSPLANTERS
  Down
  1 Leaf apertures and openings created by surgery (7) STOMATA
  2 Procedure for surgery (9) OPERATION
  3 Irishman returns to the beer source (3) TAP
  4 Greek character in conversation with saint returns with salamanders (5) NEWTS
  5 Assam rugs affected by algae (9) SARGASSUM
  6 Such foods may result in stomach woes (4-7)ACID-FORMING
  7 Sneak in with a team to get rid of the Oriental and the French (5)SIDLE
  8 Temple for the Father and the Lord in American capital (6)PAGODA
  12 Haircuts of a kind in a cricketing nation (5,6) SOUTH AFRICA
  15 Bizarre mishaps going around Idaho towards the vessel’s centre (9) AMIDSHIPS
  16 Double to appear in uniform (4-5) LOOK ALIKE
  17 Greek character getting rich by thievery (6) PI RACY
  
  19 Khalil Gibran’s wall between two gardens (7) SADNESS
  21 Fold armour component for the auditor (5) PLAIT
  22 Hail former partner who replaces destroyed ribs in English city (5)EXTOL
  25 Oddly squint on seeing the star (3) SUN
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 26 3:19:22 2008.

  18 Letters from a tantrik on stimulants include sacred images (5) ICONS (IDOLS?)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 26 11:18:05 2008.

  Great!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jul 26 23:10:40 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Well-mannered European admitting it (6)
  
  4 Invites questions (4,4)
  
  9 Cause resentment in joint after start of rehearsal (6) R ANKLE
  
  10 Overjoyed, Bill mostly during jaunt abroad (8)
  
  11 League to hoist flag (5,4) UNION JACK
  
  13 Take legal action following one's publication (5)
  
  14 Outspoken legal document shown in club, perhaps (5,10)
  
  17 Film theme skittishly altered (3,4,3,5)
  
  19 Cruelly hang leader of African country (5)
  
  21 Left in danger, tragically, in St Petersburg some time ago (9) LENINGRAD
  
  23 A racket, commotion echoing in slaughterhouse (8) A BAT TOIR<-
  
  24 Slender and elegant, the Parisian returned wearing new vest (6)
  
  25 Tree is at the far side of park by river (8)
  
  26 Plastic one inside works (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Upset some shopper, turbaned (7)
  
  2 27 (9)
  
  3 Short speech about bird of prey's claw (5)
  
  5 They mostly pick on us, running a place where free food is supplied (4,7)
  
  6 Song in second religious ceremony (9)
  
  7 Small containers - little girl's holding one (5)
  
  8 Give ground in retirement (7)
  
  12 Relatives and friends, scapegoats (4,7)
  
  15 Study behind in mirror (4,5)
  
  16 Girl in Cuban city (9)
  
  17 TV detective's name - Garth? Not quite (7)
  
  18 Diet - it's about to make you most trim (7)
  
  20 Member going round US city in distress (5)
  
  22 New book (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 26 23:43:07 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Well-mannered European admitting it (6)
  
  4 Invites questions (4,4)
  
  9 Cause resentment in joint after start of rehearsal (6) R ANKLE
  
  10 Overjoyed, Bill mostly during jaunt abroad (8) JUBILANT
  
  11 League to hoist flag (5,4) UNION JACK
  
  13 Take legal action following one's publication (5)
  
  14 Outspoken legal document shown in club, perhaps (5,10)
  
  17 Film theme skittishly altered (3,4,3,5)
  THE SKYS THE LIMIT
  
  19 Cruelly hang leader of African country (5)
  
  21 Left in danger, tragically, in St Petersburg some time ago (9) LENINGRAD
  
  23 A racket, commotion echoing in slaughterhouse (8) A BAT TOIR<-
  
  24 Slender and elegant, the Parisian returned wearing new vest (6)
  
  25 Tree is at the far side of park by river (8)
  
  26 Plastic one inside works (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Upset some shopper, turbaned (7)
  
  2 27 (9)
  
  3 Short speech about bird of prey's claw (5)
  
  5 They mostly pick on us, running a place where free food is supplied (4,7)
  SOUP KITCHEN
  
  6 Song in second religious ceremony (9)
  
  7 Small containers - little girl's holding one (5)
  
  8 Give ground in retirement (7)
  
  12 Relatives and friends, scapegoats (4,7)
  
  15 Study behind in mirror (4,5)
  
  16 Girl in Cuban city (9)
  
  17 TV detective's name - Garth? Not quite (7)
  
  18 Diet - it's about to make you most trim (7)
  TIDIEST
  20 Member going round US city in distress (5)
  
  22 New book (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 26 23:55:25 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Well-mannered European admitting it (6) POLITE
  
  4 Invites questions (4,4)
  
  9 Cause resentment in joint after start of rehearsal (6) R ANKLE
  
  10 Overjoyed, Bill mostly during jaunt abroad (8) JUBILANT
  
  11 League to hoist flag (5,4) UNION JACK
  
  13 Take legal action following one's publication (5)
  
  14 Outspoken legal document shown in club, perhaps (5,10) BLUNT INSTRUMENT
  
  17 Film theme skittishly altered (3,4,3,5)
  THE SKYS THE LIMIT
  
  19 Cruelly hang leader of African country (5)
  
  21 Left in danger, tragically, in St Petersburg some time ago (9) LENINGRAD
  
  23 A racket, commotion echoing in slaughterhouse (8) A BAT TOIR<-
  
  24 Slender and elegant, the Parisian returned wearing new vest (6)
  
  25 Tree is at the far side of park by river (8)
  
  26 Plastic one inside works (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Upset some shopper, turbaned (7) PERTURB
  
  2 27 (9)
  
  3 Short speech about bird of prey's claw (5)
  
  They mostly pick on us, running a place where free food is supplied (4,7)
  SOUP KITCHEN
  
  6 Song in second religious ceremony (9)
  
  7 Small containers - little girl's holding one (5)
  
  8 Give ground in retirement (7)
  
  12 Relatives and friends, scapegoats (4,7)
  
  15 Study behind in mirror (4,5)
  
  16 Girl in Cuban city (9)
  
  17 TV detective's name - Garth? Not quite (7)
  
  18 Diet - it's about to make you most trim (7)
  TIDIEST
  
  20 Member going round US city in distress (5) ALARM
  
  22 New book (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 27 0:24:12 2008.

  CLUELESS...THE ISUE IS DO.. YOU TAKE AFTER YOUR AUNT SALLIES ?
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 27 0:41:55 2008.

  sk123,
  you seem to take a lot of latitude to the rules - but i think vertically.
  i would rather lead a spiritual life rather than being exiled to ghana.
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 27 0:42:56 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Well-mannered European admitting it (6) POLITE
  
  4 Invites questions (4,4)
  
  9 Cause resentment in joint after start of rehearsal (6) R ANKLE
  
  10 Overjoyed, Bill mostly during jaunt abroad (8) JUBILANT
  
  11 League to hoist flag (5,4) UNION JACK
  
  13 Take legal action following one's publication (5) ISSUE
  
  14 Outspoken legal document shown in club, perhaps (5,10) BLUNT INSTRUMENT
  
  17 Film theme skittishly altered (3,4,3,5)
  THE SKYS THE LIMIT
  
  19 Cruelly hang leader of African country (5) GHANA
  
  21 Left in danger, tragically, in St Petersburg some time ago (9) LENINGRAD
  
  23 A racket, commotion echoing in slaughterhouse (8) A BAT TOIR<-
  
  24 Slender and elegant, the Parisian returned wearing new vest (6) SVELTE
  
  25 Tree is at the far side of park by river (8)
  
  26 Plastic one inside works (6) PLAINT
  
  Down
  
  1 Upset some shopper, turbaned (7) PERTURB
  
  2 27 (9) LONGITUDE?
  
  3 Short speech about bird of prey's claw (5)
  
  They mostly pick on us, running a place where free food is supplied (4,7)
  SOUP KITCHEN
  
  6 Song in second religious ceremony (9)
  
  7 Small containers - little girl's holding one (5)
  
  8 Give ground in retirement (7)
  
  12 Relatives and friends, scapegoats (4,7) AUNT SALLIES
  
  15 Study behind in mirror (4,5) TAKE AFTER
  
  16 Girl in Cuban city (9) ESMERELDA
  
  17 TV detective's name - Garth? Not quite (7)
  
  18 Diet - it's about to make you most trim (7)
  TIDIEST
  
  20 Member going round US city in distress (5) ALARM
  
  22 New book (5) NOVEL
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 27 4:14:16 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Well-mannered European admitting it (6) POLITE
  
  4 Invites questions (4,4) ASKS OVER
  
  9 Cause resentment in joint after start of rehearsal (6) R ANKLE
  
  10 Overjoyed, Bill mostly during jaunt abroad (8) JUBILANT
  
  11 League to hoist flag (5,4) UNION JACK
  
  13 Take legal action following one's publication (5) ISSUE
  
  14 Outspoken legal document shown in club, perhaps (5,10) BLUNT INSTRUMENT
  
  17 Film theme skittishly altered (3,4,3,5)
  THE SKYS THE LIMIT
  
  19 Cruelly hang leader of African country (5) GHANA
  
  21 Left in danger, tragically, in St Petersburg some time ago (9) LENINGRAD
  
  23 A racket, commotion echoing in slaughterhouse (8) A BAT TOIR<-
  
  24 Slender and elegant, the Parisian returned wearing new vest (6) SVELTE
  
  25 Tree is at the far side of park by river (8)
  
  26 Plastic one inside works (6) PLAINT
  
  Down
  
  1 Upset some shopper, turbaned (7) PERTURB
  
  2 27 (9) LONGITUDE
  
  3 Short speech about bird of prey's claw (5)TALON
  
  They mostly pick on us, running a place where free food is supplied (4,7)
  SOUP KITCHEN
  
  6 Song in second religious ceremony (9)SPIRITUAL
  
  7 Small containers - little girl's holding one (5) VIALS
  
  8 Give ground in retirement (7) RETREAT
  
  12 Relatives and friends, scapegoats (4,7) AUNT SALLIES
  
  15 Study behind in mirror (4,5) TAKE AFTER
  
  16 Girl in Cuban city (9) ESMERELDA
  
  17 TV detective's name - Garth? Not quite (7)
  
  18 Diet - it's about to make you most trim (7)
  TIDIEST
  
  20 Member going round US city in distress (5) ALARM
  
  22 New book (5) NOVEL
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 27 4:31:33 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Well-mannered European admitting it (6) POLITE
  
  4 Invites questions (4,4) ASKS OVER
  
  9 Cause resentment in joint after start of rehearsal (6) R ANKLE
  
  10 Overjoyed, Bill mostly during jaunt abroad (8) JUBILANT
  
  11 League to hoist flag (5,4) UNION JACK
  
  13 Take legal action following one's publication (5) ISSUE
  
  14 Outspoken legal document shown in club, perhaps (5,10) BLUNT INSTRUMENT
  
  17 Film theme skittishly altered (3,4,3,5)
  THE SKYS THE LIMIT
  
  19 Cruelly hang leader of African country (5) GHANA
  
  21 Left in danger, tragically, in St Petersburg some time ago (9) LENINGRAD
  
  23 A racket, commotion echoing in slaughterhouse (8) A BAT TOIR<-
  
  24 Slender and elegant, the Parisian returned wearing new vest (6) SVELTE
  
  25 Tree is at the far side of park by river (8) TAMARISK
  
  26 Plastic one inside works (6) PLAINT
  
  Down
  
  1 Upset some shopper, turbaned (7) PERTURB
  
  2 27 (9) LONGITUDE
  
  3 Short speech about bird of prey's claw (5)TALON
  
  They mostly pick on us, running a place where free food is supplied (4,7)
  SOUP KITCHEN
  
  6 Song in second religious ceremony (9)SPIRITUAL
  
  7 Small containers - little girl's holding one (5) VIALS
  
  8 Give ground in retirement (7) RETREAT
  
  12 Relatives and friends, scapegoats (4,7) AUNT SALLIES
  
  15 Study behind in mirror (4,5) TAKE AFTER
  
  16 Girl in Cuban city (9) ESMERELDA
  
  17 TV detective's name - Garth? Not quite (7) the famous TAGGART
  
  18 Diet - it's about to make you most trim (7)
  TIDIEST
  
  20 Member going round US city in distress (5) ALARM
  
  22 New book (5) NOVEL
  
  a good one today!!!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 27 4:37:58 2008.

  Very diligent work!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 27 5:04:34 2008.

  dear pp.
  as a "MODERATOR" you are great.
  keep up the spirit (of dropping hints).
  it makes it all the more lovelier!!
  doesn't it ????
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 27 9:16:11 2008.

  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 27 21:15:17 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Norm regularly takes car out with meat-eating humans, say (10)
  
   6 Sound fix for door part (4)
  
  10 Sparkle resulting from translating actor’s cue (9)
  
  11 The Spanish take in your old antiknock fluid (5)
  
  12 What you are looking for may be perched atop the cabinet (5,8)
  
  14 Inventor is least perturbed (5)
  
  15 Fruit, unripe, found on weed (9)
  
  17 Toy breeds trained to find out a place for pearls (6,3) OYSTER BED
  
  21 Wafer missing? Concealed by a physicist? (5)
  
  22 Going up in pursuit of a skeleton on a playground feature (8,5)
  
  24 I hear Latin (5)
  
  25 Answer for yield returned in the past (2,3,4)
  
  26 Check on pressing need to lose article (4)
  
  27 Inferences drawn by king about pickled seasoning (10) REASONINGS
  
  Down
  
   1 Line of military control (10)
  
   2 A flower for the self-admirer (9)
  
   3 In Virginia, orderly cries on seeing innards (7) VISCERA
  
   4 Counselling for the auditor in recital (7)
  
   5 Retinue perturbed by some type of contractions (7) UTERINE
  
   7 Sailor facing hard alternative is unable to stand (5)
  
   8 Letters from Isabella for inventor (4)
  
   9 Inventor of tube gas seen around outskirts of Washermanpet (6)
  
  13 Rescuers of some stags consume a meat dish (10)
  
  16 Person of mixed ancestry all at sea on a safari (4-5)
  
  18 Team taken aback on finding inventor (6)
  
  19 Be seen around an Australian cricket ground when returning with inventor (7)
  
  20 Keeps a party in New Jersey on the 1st of September (7)
  
  21 Number given by efficient doctor in the absence of in-charge (7)
  
  22 Notice replacement for old meat in cell (5)
  
  23 Miss the French ship (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 27 22:36:43 2008.

  Across
  1 Norm regularly takes car out with meat-eating humans, say (10)
  
  6 Sound fix for door part (4)
  
  10 Sparkle resulting from translating actor’s cue (9)
  
  11 The Spanish take in your old antiknock fluid (5)
  
  12 What you are looking for may be perched atop the cabinet (5,8)
  
  14 Inventor is least perturbed (5)
  
  15 Fruit, unripe, found on weed (9) GREEN GAGE
  
  17 Toy breeds trained to find out a place for pearls (6,3) OYSTER BED
  
  21 Wafer missing? Concealed by a physicist? (5)
  
  22 Going up in pursuit of a skeleton on a playground feature (8,5)
  
  24 I hear Latin (5)
  
  25 Answer for yield returned in the past (2,3,4)
  
  26 Check on pressing need to lose article (4)
  
  27 Inferences drawn by king about pickled seasoning (10) REASONINGS
  
  Down
  
  1 Line of military control (10)
  
  2 A flower for the self-admirer (9)
  
  3 In Virginia, orderly cries on seeing innards (7) VISCERA
  
  4 Counselling for the auditor in recital (7) HEARING
  
  5 Retinue perturbed by some type of contractions (7) UTERINE
  
  7 Sailor facing hard alternative is unable to stand (5)
  
  8 Letters from Isabella for inventor (4)
  
  9 Inventor of tube gas seen around outskirts of Washermanpet (6)
  
  13 Rescuers of some stags consume a meat dish (10)
  
  16 Person of mixed ancestry all at sea on a safari (4-5) AFRO-ASIAN
  
  18 Team taken aback on finding inventor (6)
  
  19 Be seen around an Australian cricket ground when returning with inventor (7)
  
  20 Keeps a party in New Jersey on the 1st of September (7)
  
  21 Number given by efficient doctor in the absence of in-charge (7) FIFTEEN
  
  22 Notice replacement for old meat in cell (5)
  
  23 Miss the French ship (4)
  
  
  

• From: ganeshts on Sun Jul 27 22:59:02 2008.

  4 Counselling for the auditor in recital (7) HEARING
  
  I am not so sure that this answer is correct.. What is the wordplay / direct definition? Might need some rethinking..
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 27 23:10:14 2008.

  could be REARING instead of HEARING and also fits with answer to 1A.
  
  

• From: ganeshts on Sun Jul 27 23:19:08 2008.

  What is the annotation?
  
  REARING, am afraid, doesn't fit with any segment of the clue -- either as wordplay or as direct definition.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 27 23:27:36 2008.

  Inventors galore!!!
  
  Across
  1 Norm regularly takes car out with meat-eating humans, say (10)OMNIVOROUS
  
  6 Sound fix for door part (4)
  
  10 Sparkle resulting from translating actor’s cue (9)
  
  11 The Spanish take in your old antiknock fluid (5)
  
  12 What you are looking for may be perched atop the cabinet (5,8)PRIME MINISTER
  
  14 Inventor is least perturbed (5)TESLA
  
  15 Fruit, unripe, found on weed (9) GREEN GAGE
  
  17 Toy breeds trained to find out a place for pearls (6,3) OYSTER BED
  
  21 Wafer missing? Concealed by a physicist? (5)
  
  22 Going up in pursuit of a skeleton on a playground feature (8,5)
  
  24 I hear Latin (5)
  
  25 Answer for yield returned in the past (2,3,4)
  
  26 Check on pressing need to lose article (4)
  
  27 Inferences drawn by king about pickled seasoning (10) REASONINGS
  
  Down
  
  1 Line of military control (10)
  
  2 A flower for the self-admirer (9)NARCISSUS
  
  3 In Virginia, orderly cries on seeing innards (7) VISCERA
  
  4 Counselling for the auditor in recital (7) HEARING
  
  5 Retinue perturbed by some type of contractions (7) UTERINE
  
  7 Sailor facing hard alternative is unable to stand (5)
  
  8 Letters from Isabella for inventor (4)
  
  9 Inventor of tube gas seen around outskirts of Washermanpet (6)
  
  13 Rescuers of some stags consume a meat dish (10)
  
  16 Person of mixed ancestry all at sea on a safari (4-5) AFRO-ASIAN
  
  18 Team taken aback on finding inventor (6)
  
  19 Be seen around an Australian cricket ground when returning with inventor (7)
  
  20 Keeps a party in New Jersey on the 1st of September (7)
  
  21 Number given by efficient doctor in the absence of in-charge (7) FIFTEEN
  
  22 Notice replacement for old meat in cell (5)
  
  23 Miss the French ship (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 27 23:28:33 2008.

  I agree, initially i thought hearing would be right (as auditor means hearer) but on crossing with 1AC, i now change it to READING!
  Thanks Ganesh for pointing out.
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 27 23:50:52 2008.

  Across
  1 Norm regularly takes car out with meat-eating humans, say (10)OMNIVOROUS
  
  6 Sound fix for door part (4)
  
  10 Sparkle resulting from translating actor’s cue (9) CORUSCATE
  
  11 The Spanish take in your old antiknock fluid (5)
  
  12 What you are looking for may be perched atop the cabinet (5,8)PRIME MINISTER
  
  14 Inventor is least perturbed (5)TESLA
  
  15 Fruit, unripe, found on weed (9) GREEN GAGE
  
  17 Toy breeds trained to find out a place for pearls (6,3) OYSTER BED
  
  21 Wafer missing? Concealed by a physicist? (5)
  
  22 Going up in pursuit of a skeleton on a playground feature (8,5)
  
  24 I hear Latin (5) AUDIO
  
  25 Answer for yield returned in the past (2,3,4)
  
  26 Check on pressing need to lose article (4)
  
  27 Inferences drawn by king about pickled seasoning (10) REASONINGS
  
  Down
  
  1 Line of military control (10) OCCUPATION
  2 A flower for the self-admirer (9)NARCISSUS
  
  
  3 In Virginia, orderly cries on seeing innards (7) VISCERA
  
  4 Counselling for the auditor in recital (7) READING
  
  5 Retinue perturbed by some type of contractions (7) UTERINE
  
  7 Sailor facing hard alternative is unable to stand (5)
  
  8 Letters from Isabella for inventor (4)
  
  9 Inventor of tube gas seen around outskirts of Washermanpet (6)
  
  13 Rescuers of some stags consume a meat dish (10)
  
  16 Person of mixed ancestry all at sea on a safari (4-5) AFRO-ASIAN
  
  18 Team taken aback on finding inventor (6) EDISON
  
  19 Be seen around an Australian cricket ground when returning with inventor (7)
  
  20 Keeps a party in New Jersey on the 1st of September (7)
  
  21 Number given by efficient doctor in the absence of in-charge (7) FIFTEEN
  
  22 Notice replacement for old meat in cell (5)
  
  23 Miss the French ship (4)
  
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 27 23:59:10 2008.

  CLUELESS IF AN APPLE FELL ON UR HEAD..WHO WOULD U BE?
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 28 0:16:26 2008.

  sk123,
  it all depends on 11A - as the supermarket giant also fits in.
  at one point of time i thought todays was easy, but to avoid the jam had to climb up the scaffolding to dig for answers.
  you turn to be a deliverer.
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Mon Jul 28 0:18:28 2008.

  11AC...ETHYL DOES THAT RING A BELL? OLD YOU...THY
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 28 0:19:32 2008.

  thanks. the supermarket is out and the apple is in.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 28 0:22:09 2008.

  and i abhor the smell of ethyl
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 28 0:46:16 2008.

  filling some of the blanks.#######
  
  Across
  1 Norm regularly takes car out with meat-eating humans, say (10)OMNIVOROUS
  
  6 Sound fix for door part (4) JAMB
  
  10 Sparkle resulting from translating actor’s cue (9) CORUSCATE
  
  11 The Spanish take in your old antiknock fluid (5) ETHYL
  
  12 What you are looking for may be perched atop the cabinet (5,8)PRIME MINISTER
  
  14 Inventor is least perturbed (5)TESLA
  
  15 Fruit, unripe, found on weed (9) GREEN GAGE
  
  17 Toy breeds trained to find out a place for pearls (6,3) OYSTER BED
  
  21 Wafer missing? Concealed by a physicist? (5)
  
  22 Going up in pursuit of a skeleton on a playground feature (8,5) CLIMBING FRAME
  
  24 I hear Latin (5) AUDIO
  
  25 Answer for yield returned in the past (2,3,4) AT ONE TIME
  
  26 Check on pressing need to lose article (4)
  
  27 Inferences drawn by king about pickled seasoning (10) REASONINGS
  
  Down
  
  1 Line of military control (10) OCCUPATION
  2 A flower for the self-admirer (9)NARCISSUS
  
  
  3 In Virginia, orderly cries on seeing innards (7) VISCERA
  
  4 Counselling for the auditor in recital (7) READING
  
  5 Retinue perturbed by some type of contractions (7) UTERINE
  
  7 Sailor facing hard alternative is unable to stand (5) ABHOR
  
  8 Letters from Isabella for inventor (4) BELL
  
  9 Inventor of tube gas seen around outskirts of Washermanpet (6) NEWTON
  
  13 Rescuers of some stags consume a meat dish (10) DELIVERERS
  
  16 Person of mixed ancestry all at sea on a safari (4-5) AFRO-ASIAN
  
  18 Team taken aback on finding inventor (6) EDISON
  
  19 Be seen around an Australian cricket ground when returning with inventor (7) BABBAGE
  
  20 Keeps a party in New Jersey on the 1st of September (7) DONJONS
  
  21 Number given by efficient doctor in the absence of in-charge (7) FIFTEEN
  
  22 Notice replacement for old meat in cell (5)
  
  23 Miss the French ship (4) LASS
  
  22D, 26A, and 21A--hubbers to help.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 28 3:57:25 2008.

  Across
  21 Wafer missing? Concealed by a physicist? (5) FERMI
  26 Check on pressing need to lose article (4)
  Down
  22 Notice replacement for old meat in cell (5) C (AD) RE
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Mon Jul 28 7:54:37 2008.

  26AC...My vote if for STEM...steam losing 'a'.....means amongst other things 'to check'.what say you guys?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 28 8:15:47 2008.

  Wow, sherkhan123! That's it!
  
  
  Brilliant!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 28 23:16:00 2008.

  1 Oddly, our U movies hurt a part of the eye (8,6) VITREOUS HUMOUR
  
  8 It can stretch a match at cards (6)
  
  9 Brown-haired girl, violent one, straddles snare (8) BRUNETTE
  
  11 Pride disrupts organ care (9) ARROGANCE
  
  12 The best product from a dairy (5)
  
  13 Hard work leaves a mark around Virginia (7) TRA(VA)IL
  
  15 The kind of account for money set aside (7)
  
  17 Be in the running to rewrite poem etc. (7)
  
  19 Able to meet one’s financial obligations, therefore advanced about five (7)
  
  21 The inspection to make an embezzler anxious (5)
  
  23 In a hamlet, men processed Swiss cheese (9)
  
  25 Rapidity shown in dumping it in a vegetable (8)
  
  26 Cover around the head for a member trapped in trickery (6)
  
  27 Insect in a long American river tracked by famous old singer, reportedly (8,6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Modification of an originally valuable song book (7)
  
  2 A fleshy stem underground? Right (5)
  
  3 A large, shallow lake makes one always happy, with a bit of ecstasy (9)
  
  4 Poles share funny equipment to secure the animal to a cart (7)
  
  5 The chap in charge is very energetic (5)
  
  6 The tune pa played to raise the stakes (2,3,4)
  
  7 Part of the skin that Sunder missed to spot here (6)
  
  10 Blue dye that is a noting! (4)
  
  14 Creature — a right crazy, sick duck (9)
  
  16 Token of love that blossoms in February? (9)
  
  17 Risk taken by a revolutionary giving shelter to African party (6)
  
  18 Choose an academician, one in Greek mythology (7)
  
  19 Some wrestling for money and love (4)
  
  20 A flammable liquid, a substance with most of the constituents of 19 (7)
  
  22 Bone decay reversed in a trunk (5)
  
  24 Get away with work in a big commercial success (3,2)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 28 23:24:44 2008.

  1 Oddly, our U movies hurt a part of the eye (8,6) VITREOUS HUMOUR
  
  8 It can stretch a match at cards (6)
  
  9 Brown-haired girl, violent one, straddles snare (8) BRUNETTE
  
  11 Pride disrupts organ care (9) ARROGANCE
  
  12 The best product from a dairy (5)
  
  13 Hard work leaves a mark around Virginia (7) TRA(VA)IL
  
  15 The kind of account for money set aside (7)
  
  17 Be in the running to rewrite poem etc. (7)
  
  19 Able to meet one’s financial obligations, therefore advanced about five (7)
  
  21 The inspection to make an embezzler anxious (5)
  
  23 In a hamlet, men processed Swiss cheese (9)
  
  25 Rapidity shown in dumping it in a vegetable (8)
  
  26 Cover around the head for a member trapped in trickery (6)
  
  27 Insect in a long American river tracked by famous old singer, reportedly (8,6)
  COLORADO BEETLE
  
  Down
  
  1 Modification of an originally valuable song book (7)
  
  2 A fleshy stem underground? Right (5)
  
  3 A large, shallow lake makes one always happy, with a bit of ecstasy (9) EVERGLADE
  
  4 Poles share funny equipment to secure the animal to a cart (7)
  
  5 The chap in charge is very energetic (5)
  
  6 The tune pa played to raise the stakes (2,3,4)
  
  7 Part of the skin that Sunder missed to spot here (6)
  
  10 Blue dye that is a noting! (4)
  
  14 Creature — a right crazy, sick duck (9) ARMADILLO
  
  16 Token of love that blossoms in February? (9)
  
  17 Risk taken by a revolutionary giving shelter to African party (6)
  
  18 Choose an academician, one in Greek mythology (7) ELECTRA
  
  19 Some wrestling for money and love (4)
  
  20 A flammable liquid, a substance with most of the constituents of 19 (7)
  
  22 Bone decay reversed in a trunk (5)
  
  24 Get away with work in a big commercial success (3,2)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 29 0:23:08 2008.

  no postings for the last m100 minutes. WHY??
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 29 0:31:57 2008.

  Probably the crossword is easy to all, so not much of interest for hubbers!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 29 1:20:54 2008.

  i think so too!!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 29 1:56:40 2008.

  Very busy in the home front! Coming soon!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 29 2:25:55 2008.

  pp,
  waiting for your winding-up session, as usual.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 29 2:27:36 2008.

  
  
  1 Oddly, our U movies hurt a part of the eye (8,6) VITREOUS HUMOUR
  
  8 It can stretch a match at cards (6)RUBBER
  
  9 Brown-haired girl, violent one, straddles snare (8) BRUNETTE
  
  11 Pride disrupts organ care (9) ARROGANCE
  
  12 The best product from a dairy (5) CREAM
  
  13 Hard work leaves a mark around Virginia (7) TRA(VA)IL
  
  15 The kind of account for money set aside (7) SAVINGS
  
  17 Be in the running to rewrite poem etc. (7)COMPETE
  
  19 Able to meet one’s financial obligations, therefore advanced about five (7) SOLVENT
  
  21 The inspection to make an embezzler anxious (5) AUDIT
  
  23 In a hamlet, men processed Swiss cheese (9) EMMENTHAL
  
  25 Rapidity shown in dumping it in a vegetable (8) CELERITY
  
  26 Cover around the head for a member trapped in trickery (6)
  
  27 Insect in a long American river tracked by famous old singer, reportedly (8,6) COLORADO BEETLE
  
  Down
  
  1 Modification of an originally valuable song book (7)VARIANT
  
  2 A fleshy stem underground? Right (5)TUBER
  
  3 A large, shallow lake makes one always happy, with a bit of ecstasy (9) EVERGLADE
  
  4 Poles share funny equipment to secure the animal to a cart (7) HARNESS
  
  5 The chap in charge is very energetic (5) MANIC
  
  6 The tune pa played to raise the stakes (2,3,4)UP THE ANTE
  
  7 Part of the skin that Sunder missed to spot here (6) DERMIS
  
  10 Blue dye that is a noting! (4) ANIL
  
  14 Creature — a right crazy, sick duck (9)ARMADILLO
  
  16 Token of love that blossoms in February? (9) VALENTINE
  
  17 Risk taken by a revolutionary giving shelter to African party (6)CHANCE
  
  18 Choose an academician, one in Greek mythology (7) ELECTRA
  
  19 Some wrestling for money and love (4) SUMO
  
  20 A flammable liquid, a substance with most of the constituents of 19 (7) TOLUENE
  
  22 Bone decay reversed in a trunk (5) TORSO
  
  24 Get away with work in a big commercial success (3,2) HIT IT
  
  
  26AC?
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 29 2:33:37 2008.

  26ACROSS:
  WI(MP)LE
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 29 2:35:02 2008.

  24 Get away with work in a big commercial success (3,2) HIT IT H(OP) IT
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 29 3:25:31 2008.

  Thanx, kkotirao!
  
  
  
  
  Great in spite of dwindled participation!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 29 20:13:53 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Way to torment with a late news item and .. (4,5)
  
   5 … the attitudes of those tormented (5)
  
   8 Wrestling hold by Trafalgar hero (6) NELSON
  
   9 Standards set by U.S. agency covering ritual, right? (8)
  
  11 The side that is abandoned (4)
  
  12 Feat by a titan meant confusion (10) ATTAINMENT
  
  14 Joyful ceremonial provides a source of corruption (5)
  
  15 Confer an honour on Enrolled Nurse with right to property (7)
  
  16 Clothes for Penny in a part of Mumbai (7)
  
  17 One in a gaggle (5) GOOSE
  
  19 It keeps papers together in loose-leaf form (4-6)
  
  20 A bird is doing something (2,2) DO DO
  
  22 With regulated diet, a man is lively (8)
  
  23 Bird, a bit piqued by admirer (6)
  
  24 People taken in by journalist make changes (5)
  
  25 As expected, tall yarn about university head comes unstuck (9)
  
  Down
  
   1 Understand about nothing, showing signs of age (6)
  
   2 Used in medicine, it modifies refuel option in time (3,2,10)
  
   3 Arguments in favour of non-amateurs (4)
  
   4 How to lie with arms and legs outstretched (6-6)
  
   5 What was common to the dodo and pterosaurs? (10)
  
   6 Pongal, say, a time to give thanks (7,8)
  
   7 Jolt felt right in a musty environment (7)
  
  10 Hurricane lamp, in other words (5,7)
  
  13 Twenty directors to show how the match is progressing (10)
  
  16 What it takes to take flight? (7)
  
  18 Tale heard of a level in the building (6)
  
  21 Disparaging remark from a witness lurking by (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 29 22:22:09 2008.

  1 Way to torment with a late news item and .. (4,5) STOP PRESS
  
  5 … the attitudes of those tormented (5)
  
  8 Wrestling hold by Trafalgar hero (6) NELSON
  
  9 Standards set by U.S. agency covering ritual, right? (8)
  
  11 The side that is abandoned (4)
  
  12 Feat by a titan meant confusion (10) ATTAINMENT
  
  14 Joyful ceremonial provides a source of corruption (5)
  
  15 Confer an honour on Enrolled Nurse with right to property (7)
  
  16 Clothes for Penny in a part of Mumbai (7) A P PAREL
  
  17 One in a gaggle (5) GOOSE
  
  19 It keeps papers together in loose-leaf form (4-6) RING BINDER
  
  20 A bird is doing something (2,2) DO-DO A T IT
  
  22 With regulated diet, a man is lively (8)
  
  23 Bird, a bit piqued by admirer (6)
  
  24 People taken in by journalist make changes (5)
  
  25 As expected, tall yarn about university head comes unstuck (9) NATURALLY
  
  Down
  
  1 Understand about nothing, showing signs of age (6)
  
  2 Used in medicine, it modifies refuel option in time (3,2,10)
  
  3 Arguments in favour of non-amateurs (4)
  
  4 How to lie with arms and legs outstretched (6-6)
  
  5 What was common to the dodo and pterosaurs? (10)
  
  6 Pongal, say, a time to give thanks (7,8)
  
  7 Jolt felt right in a musty environment (7)
  
  10 Hurricane lamp, in other words (5,7)
  
  13 Twenty directors to show how the match is progressing (10)
  
  16 What it takes to take flight? (7)
  
  18 Tale heard of a level in the building (6)
  
  21 Disparaging remark from a witness lurking by (4)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Jul 29 22:55:28 2008.

  1 Way to torment with a late news item and .. (4,5) STOP PRESS
  
  5 … the attitudes of those tormented (5) ETHOS
  
  8 Wrestling hold by Trafalgar hero (6) NELSON
  
  9 Standards set by U.S. agency covering ritual, right? (8) C RITE R IA
  
  11 The side that is abandoned (4) LEFT
  
  12 Feat by a titan meant confusion (10) ATTAINMENT
  
  14 Joyful ceremonial provides a source of corruption (5) ULCER
  
  15 Confer an honour on Enrolled Nurse with right to property (7)
  
  16 Clothes for Penny in a part of Mumbai (7) A P PAREL
  
  17 One in a gaggle (5) GOOSE
  
  19 It keeps papers together in loose-leaf form (4-6) RING BINDER
  
  20 A bird is doing something (2,2) DO-DO A T IT
  
  22 With regulated diet, a man is lively (8)
  
  23 Bird, a bit piqued by admirer (6)
  
  24 People taken in by journalist make changes (5)
  
  25 As expected, tall yarn about university head comes unstuck (9) NATURALLY
  
  Down
  
  1 Understand about nothing, showing signs of age (6)
  
  2 Used in medicine, it modifies refuel option in time (3,2,10)
  
  3 Arguments in favour of non-amateurs (4)
  
  4 How to lie with arms and legs outstretched (6-6)
  
  5 What was common to the dodo and pterosaurs? (10)
  
  6 Pongal, say, a time to give thanks (7,8)
  
  7 Jolt felt right in a musty environment (7)
  
  10 Hurricane lamp, in other words (5,7)
  
  13 Twenty directors to show how the match is progressing (10)
  
  16 What it takes to take flight? (7)
  
  18 Tale heard of a level in the building (6)
  
  21 Disparaging remark from a witness lurking by (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 29 23:03:25 2008.

  1 Way to torment with a late news item and .. (4,5) STOP PRESS
  
  5 … the attitudes of those tormented (5) ETHOS
  
  8 Wrestling hold by Trafalgar hero (6) NELSON
  
  9 Standards set by U.S. agency covering ritual, right? (8) C RITE R IA
  
  11 The side that is abandoned (4) LEFT
  
  12 Feat by a titan meant confusion (10) ATTAINMENT
  
  14 Joyful ceremonial provides a source of corruption (5) ULCER
  
  15 Confer an honour on Enrolled Nurse with right to property (7ENTITLE
  
  16 Clothes for Penny in a part of Mumbai (7) A P PAREL
  
  17 One in a gaggle (5) GOOSE
  
  19 It keeps papers together in loose-leaf form (4-6) RING BINDER
  
  20 A bird is doing something (2,2) DO-DO A T IT
  
  22 With regulated diet, a man is lively (8)
  
  23 Bird, a bit piqued by admirer (6)
  
  24 People taken in by journalist make changes (5)
  
  25 As expected, tall yarn about university head comes unstuck (9) NATURALLY
  
  Down
  
  1 Understand about nothing, showing signs of age (6)SENILE
  
  2 Used in medicine, it modifies refuel option in time (3,2,10)
  
  3 Arguments in favour of non-amateurs (4) PROS
  
  4 How to lie with arms and legs outstretched (6-6)SPREAD-EAGLED
  
  5 What was common to the dodo and pterosaurs? (10)
  
  6 Pongal, say, a time to give thanks (7,8)
  
  7 Jolt felt right in a musty environment (7)
  
  10 Hurricane lamp, in other words (5,7)
  
  13 Twenty directors to show how the match is progressing (10)
  
  16 What it takes to take flight? (7)
  
  18 Tale heard of a level in the building (6)
  
  21 Disparaging remark from a witness lurking by (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 30 0:52:13 2008.

  1 Way to torment with a late news item and .. (4,5) STOP PRESS
  
  5 … the attitudes of those tormented (5) ETHOS
  
  8 Wrestling hold by Trafalgar hero (6) NELSON
  
  9 Standards set by U.S. agency covering ritual, right? (8) C RITE R IA
  
  11 The side that is abandoned (4) LEFT
  
  12 Feat by a titan meant confusion (10) ATTAINMENT
  
  14 Joyful ceremonial provides a source of corruption (5) ULCER
  
  15 Confer an honour on Enrolled Nurse with right to property (7ENTITLE
  
  16 Clothes for Penny in a part of Mumbai (7) A P PAREL
  
  17 One in a gaggle (5) GOOSE
  
  19 It keeps papers together in loose-leaf form (4-6) RING BINDER
  
  20 A bird is doing something (2,2) DO-DO A T IT
  
  22 With regulated diet, a man is lively (8) ANIMATED
  
  23 Bird, a bit piqued by admirer (6) PLOVER
  
  24 People taken in by journalist make changes (5) EMEND
  
  25 As expected, tall yarn about university head comes unstuck (9) NATURALLY
  
  Down
  
  1 Understand about nothing, showing signs of age (6)SENILE
  
  2 Used in medicine, it modifies refuel option in time (3,2,10) OIL OF TURPENTINE
  
  3 Arguments in favour of non-amateurs (4) PROS
  
  4 How to lie with arms and legs outstretched (6-6)SPREAD-EAGLED
  
  5 What was common to the dodo and pterosaurs? (10) EXTINCTION
  
  6 Pongal, say, a time to give thanks (7,8) HARVEST FESTIVAL
  
  7 Jolt felt right in a musty environment (7) STARTLE
  
  10 Hurricane lamp, in other words (5,7) STORM LANTERN
  
  13 Twenty directors to show how the match is progressing (10) SCOREBOARD
  
  16 What it takes to take flight? (7) AIRFARE
  
  18 Tale heard of a level in the building (6) STOREY
  
  21 Disparaging remark from a witness lurking by (4) SLUR
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 30 3:35:45 2008.

  Neatly wrapped up!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 30 22:11:58 2008.

  Across
   1 Missile base, a plant (9)
   5 First public appearance by leader of umpires steeped in arrears (5)
   8 Credit, palatable and can be believed (8)
   9 A doubly fine fish makes for a brawl (6) AFFRAY
  11 Go and get some Mintoff etchings (5)
  12 Having a picnic perhaps (6,3)
  13 Such a knight would search for deeds of courage (6)
  14 Penny, craftsperson, is biased (8)
  16 Underestimate small rodents, say (8)
  18 Potash wasted — pity! (6)
  22 Form of government, a comedy CR exposed (9)
  23 Shrill sound made by rupee in cash box (5)
  24 Where to find a Central bank in a lot of water (6)
  25 Nose-gripping spectacles! (5-3) PINCE NEZ
  26 Announcer with a Military Cross, say (5)
  27 Yeoman of the Guard, no vegetarian he! (9) BEEFEATER
  Down
   1 The most feared enemy may ache for reform (4-3)
   2 What a space traveller has to do when spent (2-5)
   3 A scale to watch for the health conscious (8,7)
   4 A portent about 49 people working on rigs (6)
   5 In grammar. It is the sure thing (8,7)
   6 Carts used in pub brawls (7)
   7 Attempt a deception, as one would do with a new suit (3,2,2)
  10 Ownerless, unknown crafts return (5)
  15 Award for a big automobile (5)
  16 Creatures of the sea made us dance with ecstasy (7)
  17 In U.N., crime controlled using numbers (7)
  19 It keeps top dressing in order (7)
  20 Old Portuguese leader (7) SALAZAR
  21 What the journalist likes to see — shopping advice, say? (2-4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 30 22:39:14 2008.

  Across
   1 Missile base, a plant (9)
   5 First public appearance by leader of umpires steeped in arrears (5)
   8 Credit, palatable and can be believed (8)
   9 A doubly fine fish makes for a brawl (6) AFFRAY
  11 Go and get some Mintoff etchings (5)
  12 Having a picnic perhaps (6,3)
  13 Such a knight would search for deeds of courage (6)
  14 Penny, craftsperson, is biased (8) PARTISAN
  16 Underestimate small rodents, say (8)
  18 Potash wasted — pity! (6)
  22 Form of government, a comedy CR exposed (9)
  23 Shrill sound made by rupee in cash box (5)
  24 Where to find a Central bank in a lot of water (6) SERBIA
  25 Nose-gripping spectacles! (5-3) PINCE NEZ
  26 Announcer with a Military Cross, say (5)
  27 Yeoman of the Guard, no vegetarian he! (9) BEEFEATER
  Down
   1 The most feared enemy may ache for reform (4-3)
   2 What a space traveller has to do when spent (2-5)
   3 A scale to watch for the health conscious (8,7) WEIGHING MACHINE
   4 A portent about 49 people working on rigs (6)
   5 In grammar. It is the sure thing (8,7)
   6 Carts used in pub brawls (7)
   7 Attempt a deception, as one would do with a new suit (3,2,2)
  10 Ownerless, unknown crafts return (5)
  15 Award for a big automobile (5)
  16 Creatures of the sea made us dance with ecstasy (7)
  17 In U.N., crime controlled using numbers (7) NUMERIC
  19 It keeps top dressing in order (7)
  20 Old Portuguese leader (7) SALAZAR
  21 What the journalist likes to see — shopping advice, say? (2-4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 30 22:51:16 2008.

  Across
  1 Missile base, a plant (9) ARROW ROOT
  5 First public appearance by leader of umpires steeped in arrears (5)
  8 Credit, palatable and can be believed (8) CR EDIBLE
  9 A doubly fine fish makes for a brawl (6) AFFRAY
  11 Go and get some Mintoff etchings (5)
  12 Having a picnic perhaps (6,3) EATING OUT
  13 Such a knight would search for deeds of courage (6)
  14 Penny, craftsperson, is biased (8) PARTISAN
  16 Underestimate small rodents, say (8) MINI MISE
  18 Potash wasted — pity! (6)
  22 Form of government, a comedy CR exposed (9)
  23 Shrill sound made by rupee in cash box (5)
  24 Where to find a Central bank in a lot of water (6) SERBIA
  25 Nose-gripping spectacles! (5-3) PINCE NEZ
  26 Announcer with a Military Cross, say (5)
  27 Yeoman of the Guard, no vegetarian he! (9) BEEFEATER
  Down
  1 The most feared enemy may ache for reform (4-3)
  2 What a space traveller has to do when spent (2-5)
  3 A scale to watch for the health conscious (8,7) WEIGHING MACHINE
  4 A portent about 49 people working on rigs (6)
  5 In grammar. It is the sure thing (8,7)
  6 Carts used in pub brawls (7)
  7 Attempt a deception, as one would do with a new suit (3,2,2)
  10 Ownerless, unknown crafts return (5)
  15 Award for a big automobile (5)
  16 Creatures of the sea made us dance with ecstasy (7)
  17 In U.N., crime controlled using numbers (7) NUMERIC
  19 It keeps top dressing in order (7)
  20 Old Portuguese leader (7) SALAZAR
  21 What the journalist likes to see — shopping advice, say? (2-4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 30 23:04:26 2008.

  dear pp,
  i used to get mail alert for every posting by hubbers. since the start of the new thread, this has stopped. please advise,
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 30 23:09:41 2008.

  Across
  1 Missile base, a plant (9) ARROW ROOT
  5 First public appearance by leader of umpires steeped in arrears (5)
  8 Credit, palatable and can be believed (8) CR EDIBLE
  9 A doubly fine fish makes for a brawl (6) AFFRAY
  11 Go and get some Mintoff etchings (5)
  12 Having a picnic perhaps (6,3) EATING OUT
  13 Such a knight would search for deeds of courage (6)
  14 Penny, craftsperson, is biased (8) PARTISAN
  16 Underestimate small rodents, say (8) MINI MISE
  18 Potash wasted — pity! (6)
  22 Form of government, a comedy CR exposed (9)
  23 Shrill sound made by rupee in cash box (5)
  24 Where to find a Central bank in a lot of water (6) SERBIA
  25 Nose-gripping spectacles! (5-3) PINCE NEZ
  26 Announcer with a Military Cross, say (5)
  27 Yeoman of the Guard, no vegetarian he! (9) BEEFEATER
  Down
  1 The most feared enemy may ache for reform (4-3)
  2 What a space traveller has to do when spent (2-5)
  3 A scale to watch for the health conscious (8,7) WEIGHING MACHINE
  4 A portent about 49 people working on rigs (6)
  5 In grammar. It is the sure thing (8,7) DEFINITE ARTICLE
  6 Carts used in pub brawls (7)
  7 Attempt a deception, as one would do with a new suit (3,2,2)
  10 Ownerless, unknown crafts return (5)
  15 Award for a big automobile (5) OSCAR
  16 Creatures of the sea made us dance with ecstasy (7) MEDUSAE
  17 In U.N., crime controlled using numbers (7) NUMERIC
  19 It keeps top dressing in order (7)
  20 Old Portuguese leader (7) SALAZAR
  21 What the journalist likes to see — shopping advice, say? (2-4) BY LINE
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 30 23:24:55 2008.

  Dear Clueless,
  You have to edit your profile so that you continue to get messages, as before. This must have been set to "NO" in your profile.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 30 23:43:21 2008.

  Dear kkotirao,
  When I copy paste the Clues, I get the squares before/after the Clue Number. When you do it, they do not appear. How come? What do you do?
  eMail alerts, that is a new one on me. Let me try. Thanks for the tip
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jul 30 23:45:53 2008.

  Today seems to be good day to complain !!
  dear pp,
  i used to automatically login each time I entered this blog before, but now I have to login each time even though I tick the appropriate box at the login page, please advise.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 31 0:14:27 2008.

  MORE ADVICE PLEASE:
  how to highlight the answers in 'bold'?
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 31 0:33:06 2008.

  Click preview before you post select your answer and click on the B button on the top!!
  or just add b and /b in square bracketsbefore and after the answer
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 31 0:34:51 2008.

  CLUELESS:
  Follow this process for "Highlighting the answers":
  Prefix the answer with [] and "B" in the middle of the brackets.
  Similarly, suffix the answer with [] again "/B" in the brackets.
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 31 0:37:16 2008.

  Across
  1 Missile base, a plant (9) ARROW ROOT
  5 First public appearance by leader of umpires steeped in arrears (5) DEBUT
  8 Credit, palatable and can be believed (8) CR EDIBLE
  9 A doubly fine fish makes for a brawl (6) AFFRAY
  11 Go and get some Mintoff etchings (5) FETCH
  12 Having a picnic perhaps (6,3) EATING OUT
  13 Such a knight would search for deeds of courage (6) ERRAND
  14 Penny, craftsperson, is biased (8) PARTISAN
  16 Underestimate small rodents, say (8) MINIMISE
  18 Potash wasted — pity! (6) PATHOS
  22 Form of government, a comedy CR exposed (9) DEMOCRACY
  23 Shrill sound made by rupee in cash box (5) TRILL
  24 Where to find a Central bank in a lot of water (6) SERBIA
  25 Nose-gripping spectacles! (5-3) PINCE NEZ
  26 Announcer with a Military Cross, say (5) EMCEE
  27 Yeoman of the Guard, no vegetarian he! (9) BEEFEATER
  Down
  1 The most feared enemy may ache for reform (4-3) ARCH FOE
  2 What a space traveller has to do when spent (2-5) RE ENTER
  3 A scale to watch for the health conscious (8,7) WEIGHING MACHINE
  4 A portent about 49 people working on rigs (6) OILMEN
  5 In grammar. It is the sure thing (8,7) DEFINITE ARTICLE
  6 Carts used in pub brawls (7) BARROWS
  7 Attempt a deception, as one would do with a new suit (3,2,2) TRY IT ON
  10 Ownerless, unknown crafts return (5) STRAY
  15 Award for a big automobile (5) OSCAR
  16 Creatures of the sea made us dance with ecstasy (7) MEDUSAE
  17 In U.N., crime controlled using numbers (7) NUMERIC
  19 It keeps top dressing in order (7) HAIRNET
  20 Old Portuguese leader (7) SALAZAR
  21 What the journalist likes to see — shopping advice, say? (2-4) BY LINE
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 31 0:37:33 2008.

  Jhongeorge
  I see this problem merely from your system angle, you might have opted to delete the cached pages immediately after closing the webpage in your settings.
  Check this and see what happens.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 31 0:40:34 2008.

  13 Such a knight would search for deeds of courage (6) ERRAND ERRANT
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 31 0:43:34 2008.

  ok thanks ill try that
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 31 0:48:26 2008.

  CLUELESS wrote:

  dear pp, i used to get mail alert for every posting by hubbers. since the start of the new thread, this has stopped. please advise,

  
  
  My solution is to open the reply facility at the bottom of the page and tick the last option of being notified when a reply is posted. I do the opposite!!! I don't like to get my mail box flooded!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 31 0:54:40 2008.

  dear kk,jg,pp,
  thanks for making life easier.
  now on, my postings will be BOLDER.
  but not underlined.
  thanks again.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 31 0:54:52 2008.

  Pammechchu
  I forgot to answer you. I was never happy to see the square boxes before and after the clue numbers. I manually delete them and paste. But I never gave much thought to their original appearance. Let me try to paste from the newspaper and see what happens.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 31 0:55:40 2008.

  pammechchu wrote:

  Dear kkotirao, When I copy paste the Clues, I get the squares before/after the Clue Number. When you do it, they do not appear. How come? What do you do? eMail alerts, that is a new one on me. Let me try. Thanks for the tip

  
  
  Honestly, I am clueless! There is one thread in Hub for posting specific problems:
  http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=1556&start=240
  Try getting help posting your problem here.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 31 0:57:11 2008.

  jhongeorge wrote:

  Today seems to be good day to complain !! dear pp, i used to automatically login each time I entered this blog before, but now I have to login each time even though I tick the appropriate box at the login page, please advise.

  
  
  Am clueless again! Try kkotirao's advice!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 31 0:58:13 2008.

  OK, I have just seen the hindu newspaper on net. The square boxes are already there in their page.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 31 1:00:06 2008.

  Briskly wrapped up!
  
  Hope all members get rid of their problems & have hassle-free fun!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 31 1:02:23 2008.

  the way i follow is:
  1) under 'miscellaneous-crossword' click the first option. ignore the second and third (pdf-32kb)
  
  2) copy & paste ONLY the text, ignoring the grid.
  
  do i make sense??
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jul 31 22:44:17 2008.

  1 The thing in a telegram can be quoted (7)
  
  5 Such a study cannot be superficial (2-5)
  
  9 It helps improve the motorist’s view in a fall (10,5)
  
  10 The officer, in passion, is a pest (6)
  
  11 Doctor, I’m flummoxed by this wee little picture (8) MICRODOT
  
  13 Greek god figuring in an ‘adventure’ movie of 1972 (8)
  
  15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2)
  
  18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6)
  
  19 Clear soup that moms once cooked (8) CONSOMME
  
  22 Uncle’s business centre (8)
  
  24 One from Oslo or Reykjavik perhaps (6)
  
  27 State of reciprocal reliance affects decent rep in need (15)
  
  28 He is unlikely to succeed in cooking poor hen (2-5) NO HOPER
  
  29 “In __ Africa” — work by Stanley (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7)
  
  2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5)
  
  3 A light garment — as might be worn by powerful President? (4,5)
  
  4 Some learners get money for work done (4)
  
  5 Anger, initially not in control, is conducive to peace (6)
  
  6 Marriage portion for a man of action around the west (5)
  
  7 Illusory plan, not one for a non-smoker! (4,5)
  
  8 Car that is difficult to park at first (7) HARD TOP
  
  12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3)
  
  14 A timer /to halt a timer (4,5)
  
  16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9)
  
  17 See 12
  
  18 Title for army officer, number one in retrospect (7)
  
  20 The last two in races deceive and cause reversion of property (7)
  
  21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4)
  
  23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5)
  
  25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5)
  
  26 The girl’s daughter in a group of people (4)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Jul 31 23:00:52 2008.

  1 The thing in a telegram can be quoted (7) CITABLE
  
  5 Such a study cannot be superficial (2-5)
  
  9 It helps improve the motorist’s view in a fall (10,5) WINDSCREEN WIPER
  
  10 The officer, in passion, is a pest (6)
  
  11 Doctor, I’m flummoxed by this wee little picture (8) MICRODOT
  
  13 Greek god figuring in an ‘adventure’ movie of 1972 (8)
  
  15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2)
  
  18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6)
  
  19 Clear soup that moms once cooked (8) CONSOMME
  
  22 Uncle’s business centre (8) PAWNSHOP
  
  24 One from Oslo or Reykjavik perhaps (6)
  
  27 State of reciprocal reliance affects decent rep in need (15)
  
  28 He is unlikely to succeed in cooking poor hen (2-5) NO HOPER
  
  29 “In __ Africa” — work by Stanley (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7)
  
  2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5)
  
  3 A light garment — as might be worn by powerful President? (4,5)
  
  4 Some learners get money for work done (4)
  
  5 Anger, initially not in control, is conducive to peace (6)
  
  6 Marriage portion for a man of action around the west (5) DOWER
  
  7 Illusory plan, not one for a non-smoker! (4,5)
  
  8 Car that is difficult to park at first (7) HARD TOP
  
  12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3)
  
  14 A timer /to halt a timer (4,5)
  
  16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9)
  
  17 See 12
  
  18 Title for army officer, number one in retrospect (7)
  
  20 The last two in races deceive and cause reversion of property (7)
  
  21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4)
  
  23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5)
  
  25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5)
  
  26 The girl’s daughter in a group of people (4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 31 23:31:23 2008.

  1 The thing in a telegram can be quoted (7) CITABLE
  
  5 Such a study cannot be superficial (2-5)
  
  9 It helps improve the motorist’s view in a fall (10,5) WINDSCREEN WIPER
  
  10 The officer, in passion, is a pest (6)
  
  11 Doctor, I’m flummoxed by this wee little picture (8) MICRODOT
  
  13 Greek god figuring in an ‘adventure’ movie of 1972 (8)
  
  15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2)
  
  18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6)
  
  19 Clear soup that moms once cooked (8) CONSOMME
  
  22 Uncle’s business centre (8) PAWNSHOP
  
  24 One from Oslo or Reykjavik perhaps (6) NORDIC
  
  27 State of reciprocal reliance affects decent rep in need (15) INTERDEPENDENCE
  28 He is unlikely to succeed in cooking poor hen (2-5) NO HOPER
  
  29 “In __ Africa” — work by Stanley (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7)
  
  2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5)
  
  3 A light garment — as might be worn by powerful President? (4,5) BUSH SHIRT
  4 Some learners get money for work done (4)
  
  5 Anger, initially not in control, is conducive to peace (6)
  
  6 Marriage portion for a man of action around the west (5) DOWER
  
  7 Illusory plan, not one for a non-smoker! (4,5) PIPE DREAM
  8 Car that is difficult to park at first (7) HARD TOP
  
  12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3)
  
  14 A timer /to halt a timer (4,5)
  
  16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9)
  
  17 See 12
  
  18 Title for army officer, number one in retrospect (7)
  
  20 The last two in races deceive and cause reversion of property (7)
  
  21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4)
  
  23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5)
  
  25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5)
  
  26 The girl’s daughter in a group of people (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jul 31 23:34:14 2008.

  1 The thing in a telegram can be quoted (7) CITABLE
  
  5 Such a study cannot be superficial (2-5)
  
  9 It helps improve the motorist’s view in a fall (10,5) WINDSCREEN WIPER
  
  10 The officer, in passion, is a pest (6) LOCUST
  
  11 Doctor, I’m flummoxed by this wee little picture (8) MICRODOT
  
  13 Greek god figuring in an ‘adventure’ movie of 1972 (8)
  
  15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2)
  
  18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6)
  
  19 Clear soup that moms once cooked (8) CONSOMME
  
  22 Uncle’s business centre (8) PAWNSHOP
  
  24 One from Oslo or Reykjavik perhaps (6) NORDIC
  
  27 State of reciprocal reliance affects decent rep in need (15) INTERDEPENDENCE
  
  28 He is unlikely to succeed in cooking poor hen (2-5) NO HOPER
  
  29 “In __ Africa” — work by Stanley (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7)
  
  2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5)
  
  3 A light garment — as might be worn by powerful President? (4,5) BUSH SHIRT
  
  4 Some learners get money for work done (4)
  
  5 Anger, initially not in control, is conducive to peace (6) IRENIC
  
  6 Marriage portion for a man of action around the west (5) DOWER
  
  7 Illusory plan, not one for a non-smoker! (4,5) PIPE DREAM
  
  8 Car that is difficult to park at first (7) HARD TOP
  
  12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3)
  
  14 A timer /to halt a timer (4,5)
  
  16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9)
  
  17 See 12
  
  18 Title for army officer, number one in retrospect (7) CAPTION
  
  20 The last two in races deceive and cause reversion of property (7) ESCHEAT
  
  21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4)
  
  23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5)
  
  25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5)
  
  26 The girl’s daughter in a group of people (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Aug 1 0:06:25 2008.

  1 The thing in a telegram can be quoted (7) CITABLE
  5 Such a study cannot be superficial (2-5) IN DEPTH
  9 It helps improve the motorist’s view in a fall (10,5) WINDSCREEN WIPER
  10 The officer, in passion, is a pest (6) LOCUST
  11 Doctor, I’m flummoxed by this wee little picture (8) MICRODOT
  13 Greek god figuring in an ‘adventure’ movie of 1972 (8) POSEIDON
  15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2)
  18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6)
  19 Clear soup that moms once cooked (8) CONSOMME
  22 Uncle’s business centre (8) PAWNSHOP
  24 One from Oslo or Reykjavik perhaps (6) NORDIC
  27 State of reciprocal reliance affects decent rep in need (15) INTERDEPENDENCE
  28 He is unlikely to succeed in cooking poor hen (2-5) NO HOPER
  29 “In __ Africa” — work by Stanley (7) DARKEST
  Down
  1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7)
  2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5)
  3 A light garment — as might be worn by powerful President? (4,5) BUSH SHIRT
  4 Some learners get money for work done (4)
  5 Anger, initially not in control, is conducive to peace (6) IRENIC
  6 Marriage portion for a man of action around the west (5) DOWER
  7 Illusory plan, not one for a non-smoker! (4,5) PIPE DREAM
  8 Car that is difficult to park at first (7) HARD TOP
  12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3)
  14 A timer /to halt a timer (4,5)
  16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9)
  17 See 12
  18 Title for army officer, number one in retrospect (7) CAPTION
  20 The last two in races deceive and cause reversion of property (7) ESCHEAT
  21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4)
  23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5)
  25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5)
  26 The girl’s daughter in a group of people (4)HERD
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 1 0:10:53 2008.

  SK123,
  i have set my stop watch for 10am. earn some points by posting or we may tomtom your lapse.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 1 0:42:18 2008.

  15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2) MAKE UP
  18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6) [B]C LOUTS
  Down
  1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7) COWSLIP
  2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5) TUNI C
  4 Some learners get money for work done (4) EARN
  12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3) TOM TOM
  14 A timer /to halt a timer (4,5) STOP WATCH
  16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9) ABS CON DER
  21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4) CO-HEIR
  23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5) STRIP
  25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5) DUNCE
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 1 0:43:36 2008.

  1 The thing in a telegram can be quoted (7) CITABLE
  5 Such a study cannot be superficial (2-5) IN DEPTH
  9 It helps improve the motorist’s view in a fall (10,5) WINDSCREEN WIPER
  10 The officer, in passion, is a pest (6) LOCUST
  11 Doctor, I’m flummoxed by this wee little picture (8) MICRODOT
  13 Greek god figuring in an ‘adventure’ movie of 1972 (8) POSEIDON
  15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2) MAKE UP
  18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6) CLOUTS
  19 Clear soup that moms once cooked (8) CONSOMME
  22 Uncle’s business centre (8) PAWNSHOP
  24 One from Oslo or Reykjavik perhaps (6) NORDIC
  27 State of reciprocal reliance affects decent rep in need (15) INTERDEPENDENCE
  28 He is unlikely to succeed in cooking poor hen (2-5) NO HOPER
  29 “In __ Africa” — work by Stanley (7) DARKEST
  Down
  1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7) COWSLIP
  2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5)
  3 A light garment — as might be worn by powerful President? (4,5) BUSH SHIRT
  4 Some learners get money for work done (4) EARN
  5 Anger, initially not in control, is conducive to peace (6) IRENIC
  6 Marriage portion for a man of action around the west (5) DOWER
  7 Illusory plan, not one for a non-smoker! (4,5) PIPE DREAM
  8 Car that is difficult to park at first (7) HARD TOP
  12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3) TOM TOM
  14 A timer /to halt a timer (4,5) STOP WATCH
  16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9) ABSCONDER
  17 See 12
  18 Title for army officer, number one in retrospect (7) CAPTION
  20 The last two in races deceive and cause reversion of property (7) ESCHEAT
  21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4)
  CO-HEIR
  23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5) STRIP
  25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5) DUNCE
  26 The girl’s daughter in a group of people (4)HERD
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 1 0:44:36 2008.

  2D = TUNIC
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 1 1:13:10 2008.

  CLUELESS wrote:

  the way i follow is: 1) under 'miscellaneous-crossword' click the first option. ignore the second and third (pdf-32kb) 2) copy & paste ONLY the text, ignoring the grid. do i make sense??

  
  
  Yes, you do!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 1 1:14:00 2008.

  Wonderful job!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 1 20:01:15 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Where bankers meet to transact business and for a fresh, healing course (8,5)
  CLEARING HOUSE
  
  10 He created a hero who would tilt at windmills (9)
  
  11 A blaze affording a fleeting look (5)
  
  12 It is the way of the space traveller (5)
  
  13 She could be on top of Time perhaps (5,4) COVER GIRL
  
  14 A bird that would not welcome Christmas! (6)
  
  16 It is pungent and goes on and on around one (5)
  
  19 Tricks with a reversed raincoat on board ship (5)
  
  20 Textile process that is heard to be coming to an end (6)
  
  25 A grave role abandoned as being too big (9)
  
  26 Digit, one of those that are up to mark approval (5)
  
  27 Hide at top level (5)
  
  28 Landlocked state in Europe with no marinas, unfortunately (3,6)
  
  29 Where presents may go hang, come December (9,4)
  
  Down
  
   2 Flier, not one given to veracity, say (4-4)
  
   3 A bachelor, 12 inches towards the stern of the vessel, … (5)
  
   4 … untouched by trendy diplomacy (6) INTACT
  
   5 Cooking appliances that sons gave out (3,5) GAS OVENS
  
   6 A bid, conservative, for money collected during church service (9)
  
   7 It affects horses with a touch of vertigo in a land known for its armada (6)
  
   8 Approach a Catholic officer, good man (6)
  
   9 Substance proverbially different from cheese (5)
  
  15 Trees, a source of medicinal oil, typical EU variety (9)
  
  17 Clever people who cause acute irritation? (5,3)
  
  18 Our sailors in number get a little carving (8)
  
  21 He wrote of a great decline and fall (6)
  
  22 Go smoothly along the shore (5)
  
  23 A work repeating what has already been said has her fretting (6)
  
  24 Rupture a Rhine construction (6)
  
  26 Short essay on trustee legislation (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 1 21:20:51 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Where bankers meet to transact business and for a fresh, healing course (8,5) CLEARING HOUSE
  
  10 He created a hero who would tilt at windmills (9) CERVANTES
  
  11 A blaze affording a fleeting look (5)
  
  12 It is the way of the space traveller (5)
  
  13 She could be on top of Time perhaps (5,4) COVER GIRL
  
  14 A bird that would not welcome Christmas! (6)
  
  16 It is pungent and goes on and on around one (5)
  
  19 Tricks with a reversed raincoat on board ship (5)
  
  20 Textile process that is heard to be coming to an end (6)
  
  25 A grave role abandoned as being too big (9) OVERLARGE
  
  26 Digit, one of those that are up to mark approval (5)
  
  27 Hide at top level (5)
  
  28 Landlocked state in Europe with no marinas, unfortunately (3,6)
  
  29 Where presents may go hang, come December (9,4)
  
  Down
  
   2 Flier, not one given to veracity, say (4-4)
  
   3 A bachelor, 12 inches towards the stern of the vessel, … (5)ABAFT
  
   4 … untouched by trendy diplomacy (6)
  
   5 Cooking appliances that sons gave out (3,5) GAS OVEN
  
  6 A bid, conservative, for money collected during church service (9)
  
  7 It affects horses with a touch of vertigo in a land known for its armada (6)
  
   8 Approach a Catholic officer, good man (6) ACCOST 
  
  9 Substance proverbially different from cheese (5)
  
  15 Trees, a source of medicinal oil, typical EU variety (9)
  
  17 Clever people who cause acute irritation? (5,3)
  
  18 Our sailors in number get a little carving (8)
  
  21 He wrote of a great decline and fall (6)
  
  22 Go smoothly along the shore (5)
  
  23 A work repeating what has already been said has her fretting (6)
  
  24 Rupture a Rhine construction (6)
  
  26 Short essay on trustee legislation (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Aug 1 22:38:08 2008.

  Across
  1 Where bankers meet to transact business and for a fresh, healing course (8,5)
  CLEARING HOUSE
  10 He created a hero who would tilt at windmills (9) CERVANTES
  11 A blaze affording a fleeting look (5)
  12 It is the way of the space traveller (5) ORBIT
  13 She could be on top of Time perhaps (5,4) COVER GIRL
  14 A bird that would not welcome Christmas! (6) TURKEY
  16 It is pungent and goes on and on around one (5)
  19 Tricks with a reversed raincoat on board ship (5)
  20 Textile process that is heard to be coming to an end (6)
  25 A grave role abandoned as being too big (9) OVERLARGE
  26 Digit, one of those that are up to mark approval (5)
  27 Hide at top level (5)
  28 Landlocked state in Europe with no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINO
  29 Where presents may go hang, come December (9,4)
  Down
  2 Flier, not one given to veracity, say (4-4)
  3 A bachelor, 12 inches towards the stern of the vessel, … (5) ABAFT
  4 … untouched by trendy diplomacy (6) INTACT
  5 Cooking appliances that sons gave out (3,5) GAS OVENS
  6 A bid, conservative, for money collected during church service (9)
  7 It affects horses with a touch of vertigo in a land known for its armada (6)
  8 Approach a Catholic officer, good man (6) ACCOST
  9 Substance proverbially different from cheese (5)
  15 Trees, a source of medicinal oil, typical EU variety (9)
  17 Clever people who cause acute irritation? (5,3)
  18 Our sailors in number get a little carving (8) FIGURINE
  21 He wrote of a great decline and fall (6)
  22 Go smoothly along the shore (5)
  23 A work repeating what has already been said has her fretting (6)
  24 Rupture a Rhine construction (6)
  26 Short essay on trustee legislation (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 1 22:40:47 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Where bankers meet to transact business and for a fresh, healing course (8,5) CLEARING HOUSE
  
  10 He created a hero who would tilt at windmills (9) CERVANTES
  
  11 A blaze affording a fleeting look (5)
  
  12 It is the way of the space traveller (5)
  
  13 She could be on top of Time perhaps (5,4) COVER GIRL
  
  14 A bird that would not welcome Christmas! (6)
  
  16 It is pungent and goes on and on around one (5)
  
  19 Tricks with a reversed raincoat on board ship (5)
  
  20 Textile process that is heard to be coming to an end (6)
  
  25 A grave role abandoned as being too big (9) OVERLARGE
  
  26 Digit, one of those that are up to mark approval (5)
  
  27 Hide at top level (5)
  
  28 Landlocked state in Europe with no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINOS
  
  29 Where presents may go hang, come December (9,4) CHRISTMAS TREE
  
  Down
  
  2 Flier, not one given to veracity, say (4-4)
  
  3 A bachelor, 12 inches towards the stern of the vessel, … (5)ABAFT
  
  4 … untouched by trendy diplomacy (6)
  
  5 Cooking appliances that sons gave out (3,5) GAS OVENS
  
  6 A bid, conservative, for money collected during church service (9)
  
  7 It affects horses with a touch of vertigo in a land known for its armada (6)
  
  8 Approach a Catholic officer, good man (6) ACCOST 
  
  9 Substance proverbially different from cheese (5)
  
  15 Trees, a source of medicinal oil, typical EU variety (9) EUCALYPTI
  
  17 Clever people who cause acute irritation? (5,3) SMART SET
  
  18 Our sailors in number get a little carving (8)
  
  21 He wrote of a great decline and fall (6)
  
  22 Go smoothly along the shore (5)
  
  23 A work repeating what has already been said has her fretting (6)
  
  24 Rupture a Rhine construction (6)
  
  26 Short essay on trustee legislation (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 1 22:50:02 2008.

  COMPENSATING FOR REPEAT
  24 Rupture a Rhine construction (6) HERNIA
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 1 23:01:32 2008.

  hello clueless...dyeing to go as usual?
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Aug 1 23:50:48 2008.

  SAN MARINOS = SAN MARINO
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Aug 2 0:08:08 2008.

  SK123,i should put my thumbs up to your answers, till then i was orbiting with tears as if peeling onions -in an effort to separate chalk from cheese.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Aug 2 0:29:27 2008.

  Almost on the dot! Following our incorrigibley naughty children!:
  
  
  
  Across
  
  1 Where bankers meet to transact business and for a fresh, healing course (8,5) CLEARING HOUSE
  
  10 He created a hero who would tilt at windmills (9) CERVANTES
  
  11 A blaze affording a fleeting look (5) FLASH
  
  12 It is the way of the space traveller (5) ORBIT
  
  13 She could be on top of Time perhaps (5,4) COVER GIRL
  
  14 A bird that would not welcome Christmas! (6) TURKEY
  
  16 It is pungent and goes on and on around one (5ONION
  
  19 Tricks with a reversed raincoat on board ship (5) SCAMS
  
  20 Textile process that is heard to be coming to an end (6)DYEING
  
  25 A grave role abandoned as being too big (9) OVERLARGE
  
  26 Digit, one of those that are up to mark approval (5)THUMB
  
  27 Hide at top level (5) SCALP
  
  28 Landlocked state in Europe with no marinas, unfortunately (3,6) SAN MARINOS
  
  29 Where presents may go hang, come December (9,4) CHRISTMAS TREE
  
  Down
  
  2 Flier, not one given to veracity, say (4-4)LYRE-BIRD
  
  3 A bachelor, 12 inches towards the stern of the vessel, … (5)ABAFT
  
  4 … untouched by trendy diplomacy (6)INTACT
  
  5 Cooking appliances that sons gave out (3,5) GAS OVENS
  
  6 A bid, conservative, for money collected during church service (9)OFFERTORY
  
  7 It affects horses with a touch of vertigo in a land known for its armada (6)SPAVIN
  
  8 Approach a Catholic officer, good man (6) ACCOST 
  
  9 Substance proverbially different from cheese (5)CHALK
  
  15 Trees, a source of medicinal oil, typical EU variety (9) EUCALYPTI
  
  17 Clever people who cause acute irritation? (5,3) SMART SET
  
  18 Our sailors in number get a little carving (8) FIGURINE
  
  21 He wrote of a great decline and fall (6)GIBBON
  
  22 Go smoothly along the shore (5) COAST
  
  23 A work repeating what has already been said has her fretting (6) REHASH
  
  24 Rupture a Rhine construction (6) HERNIA
  
  26 Short essay on trustee legislation (5)TRACT
  
  
  Excellent!
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Aug 2 22:11:13 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Rings round the lines in play (7) ALTO
  
   5 Voice coming from chemical toilet (4)
  
   9 Former policeman upset owner, stern brute (3,6,6)
  
  10 Herb’s prison sentence announced (5)
  
  11 A duke on important assignment gains access (9) ADMISSION
  
  12 B-big clumsy person is fat (7)
  
  13 Hide and seek? Not half, on Greek island (7)
  
  15 Illegal act of dealer in stolen goods (7)
  
  17 Caretaker’s to start to repaint after start of new year? (7)
  
  18 Cheat girl, unusually languid (9) LETHARGIC
  
  20 At home, a gym is unsuitable (5)
  
  22 One may take one before the rest (8,7)
  
  23 Article on Tyneside girl (4)
  
  24 Stormy weather and wind (7)
  
  
  Down
  
  1 Ball put over it in field of activity (5)
  
  2 Enquiry after the governor uncovers sexual activity (4,4,6)
  
  3 Brittle rocks in trash can (6,3)
  
  4 Outdoor work drop of early rain affected (4,3)
  
  5 This Greek goddess merits a bust (7)
  
  6 Trips in French town (5)
  
  7 Popular point of view over neat poker hand? (6,8)
  
  8 Splendour of Greek amphitheatre, initially under ground (8)
  
  12 Of little use in Merseyside town close to both Widnes and St Helens? (8)
  
  14 Voltaire character scoffing at one seeking election (9)
  
  16 Princess, English with upper-class spirit (7)
  
  17 Bird sailor associated with break of day, mostly(7) JACKDAW
  19 Tree in Anglo-Saxon enclosure (5)
  
  21 Name of bird, extremely large (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Aug 2 23:03:07 2008.

  
  Across
  
   1 Rings round the lines in play (7)OTHELLO
  
   5 Voice coming from chemical toilet (4) ALTO
  
   9 Former policeman upset owner, stern brute (3,6,6)
  
  10 Herb’s prison sentence announced (5)
  
  11 A duke on important assignment gains access (9) ADMISSION
  
  12 B-big clumsy person is fat (7)
  
  13 Hide and seek? Not half, on Greek island (7)
  
  15 Illegal act of dealer in stolen goods (7)
  
  17 Caretaker’s to start to repaint after start of new year? (7)
  
  18 Cheat girl, unusually languid (9) LETHARGIC
  
  20 At home, a gym is unsuitable (5) INAPT
  
  22 One may take one before the rest (8,7)
  
  23 Article on Tyneside girl (4)
  
  24 Stormy weather and wind (7)
  
  
  Down
  
  1 Ball put over it in field of activity (5)ORBIT
  
  2 Enquiry after the governor uncovers sexual activity (4,4,6)
  
  3 Brittle rocks in trash can (6,3)LITTER BIN
  
  4 Outdoor work drop of early rain affected (4,3)
  
  5 This Greek goddess merits a bust (7)
  
  6 Trips in French town (5)
  
  7 Popular point of view over neat poker hand? (6,8)
  
  8 Splendour of Greek amphitheatre, initially under ground (8)
  
  12 Of little use in Merseyside town close to both Widnes and St Helens? (8)
  
  14 Voltaire character scoffing at one seeking election (9)
  
  16 Princess, English with upper-class spirit (7)
  
  17 Bird sailor associated with break of day, mostly(7) JACKDAW
  19 Tree in Anglo-Saxon enclosure (5)
  
  21 Name of bird, extremely large (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Aug 2 23:30:26 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Rings round the lines in play (7)OTHELLO
  
   5 Voice coming from chemical toilet (4) ALTO
  
   9 Former policeman upset owner, stern brute (3,6,6) BOW STREET RUNNER
  
  10 Herb’s prison sentence announced (5)
  
  11 A duke on important assignment gains access (9) ADMISSION
  
  12 B-big clumsy person is fat (7) BLUBBER
  
  13 Hide and seek? Not half, on Greek island (7)
  
  15 Illegal act of dealer in stolen goods (7)
  
  17 Caretaker’s to start to repaint after start of new year? (7)
  
  18 Cheat girl, unusually languid (9) LETHARGIC
  
  20 At home, a gym is unsuitable (5) INAPT
  
  22 One may take one before the rest (8,7)
  
  23 Article on Tyneside girl (4)
  
  24 Stormy weather and wind (7)
  
  
  Down
  
  1 Ball put over it in field of activity (5)ORBIT
  
  2 Enquiry after the governor uncovers sexual activity (4,4,6)
  
  3 Brittle rocks in trash can (6,3)LITTER BIN
  
  4 Outdoor work drop of early rain affected (4,3)
  
  5 This Greek goddess merits a bust (7) ARTEMIS
  
  6 Trips in French town (5)
  
  7 Popular point of view over neat poker hand? (6,8)
  
  8 Splendour of Greek amphitheatre, initially under ground (8)
  
  12 Of little use in Merseyside town close to both Widnes and St Helens? (8)
  
  14 Voltaire character scoffing at one seeking election (9) CANDIDATE
  
  16 Princess, English with upper-class spirit (7)
  
  17 Bird sailor associated with break of day, mostly(7) JACKDAW
  
  19 Tree in Anglo-Saxon enclosure (5)
  
  21 Name of bird, extremely large (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Aug 3 0:11:23 2008.

  Clueless..do u know what thyme it is? may be u took a sleeping draught before turning in? No offence meant.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Aug 3 0:22:56 2008.

  SK123,
  draught is a must on saturday nights. prefer the open air as less work for the janitor who is going on a tour.
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Aug 3 0:29:50 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Rings round the lines in play (7)OTHELLO
  
   5 Voice coming from chemical toilet (4) ALTO
  
   9 Former policeman upset owner, stern brute (3,6,6) BOW STREET RUNNER
  
  10 Herb’s prison sentence announced (5) THYME
  
  11 A duke on important assignment gains access (9) ADMISSION
  
  12 B-big clumsy person is fat (7) BLUBBER
  
  13 Hide and seek? Not half, on Greek island (7) SECRETE
  
  15 Illegal act of dealer in stolen goods (7) OFFENCE
  
  17 Caretaker’s to start to repaint after start of new year? (7) JANITOR
  
  18 Cheat girl, unusually languid (9) LETHARGIC
  
  20 At home, a gym is unsuitable (5) INAPT
  
  22 One may take one before the rest (8,7) SLEEPING DRAUGHT
  
  23 Article on Tyneside girl (4) ANNE
  
  24 Stormy weather and wind (7) WREATHE
  
  
  Down
  
  1 Ball put over it in field of activity (5)ORBIT
  
  2 Enquiry after the governor uncovers sexual activity (4,4,6) HOWS YOUR FATHER
  
  3 Brittle rocks in trash can (6,3)LITTER BIN
  
  4 Outdoor work drop of early rain affected (4,3) OPEN AIR
  
  5 This Greek goddess merits a bust (7) ARTEMIS
  
  6 Trips in French town (5) TOURS
  
  7 Popular point of view over neat poker hand? (6,8) INSIDE STRAIGHT
  
  8 Splendour of Greek amphitheatre, initially under ground (8) GRANDEUR
  
  12 Of little use in Merseyside town close to both Widnes and St Helens? (8) BOOTLESS
  
  14 Voltaire character scoffing at one seeking election (9) CANDIDATE
  
  16 Princess, English with upper-class spirit (7) EUGENIE
  
  17 Bird sailor associated with break of day, mostly(7) JACKDAW
  
  19 Tree in Anglo-Saxon enclosure (5) ASPEN
  
  21 Name of bird, extremely large (5) TITLE
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 3 0:45:03 2008.

  24 Stormy weather and wind (7) W-E-T-N? WREATHE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 3 10:04:28 2008.

  The asides are as interesting as the play!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Aug 3 20:46:56 2008.

  Across
  1 Difficult dilemma reduces Goan to drink (7,5)
  9 Material of war returned by Queen’s counsel (3,4)
  10 A place to sleep by the lake for an exclusive group (7)
  11 Ski slope first to be included in physical education (5)
  12 To set up a stable is hard, somehow (9) ESTABLISH
  13 Metal that meets pressing needs (4) IRON
  15 I bag one strange flower (7) BEGONIA
  19 Tower, sharply sloping French article (7) STEEPLE
  20 Notion expressed in an aside amorously (4)
  24 Clout, famous subject matter in Carnegie’s work (9)
  25 Pine for twelve months starting now (5)
  27 Pacify with a dish containing calcium (7)
  28 Month, was the eighth once (7)
  29 Realtor gets English representative to accept condition (6,5)
  Down
  1 Garments that a girl originally possesses (5)
  2 One who attacks an assistant in extremes of rigour (6)
  3 Kind of printer suitable for the wealthy and fast-moving set? (3,3)
  4 The nuances figuring in pleasant bonds (8)
  5 What a schoolboy uses — a computer? (8)
  6 Awfully frightened by fire, tried treatment (9)
  7 Obscure, like some crosswords (7)
  8 The flower of forgetfulness (5)
  14 Passe and so has no one to go out with perhaps (3,2,4)
  16 One who refuses to submit to authority sure can’t be reformed (8)
  17 Kind of deep sound heard generally in a factory (8)
  18 Attempt to accommodate girl in leather works (7)
  21 Biting cold! (5)
  22 Felt hat of a red design (6)
  23 Evergreen shrub that could try Mel severely (6)
  26 Lou Costello’s partner in comedy (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Aug 3 22:33:36 2008.

  Across
  1 Difficult dilemma reduces Goan to drink (7,5)
  9 Material of war returned by Queen’s counsel (3,4)
  10 A place to sleep by the lake for an exclusive group (7)
  11 Ski slope first to be included in physical education (5)
  12 To set up a stable is hard, somehow (9) ESTABLISH
  13 Metal that meets pressing needs (4) IRON
  15 I bag one strange flower (7) BEGONIA
  19 Tower, sharply sloping French article (7) STEEPLE
  20 Notion expressed in an aside amorously (4)
  24 Clout, famous subject matter in Carnegie’s work (9)
  25 Pine for twelve months starting now (5)
  27 Pacify with a dish containing calcium (7)
  28 Month, was the eighth once (7)
  29 Realtor gets English representative to accept condition (6,5)
  Down
  1 Garments that a girl originally possesses (5)
  2 One who attacks an assistant in extremes of rigour (6)
  3 Kind of printer suitable for the wealthy and fast-moving set? (3,3)
  4 The nuances figuring in pleasant bonds (8)
  5 What a schoolboy uses — a computer? (8)
  6 Awfully frightened by fire, tried treatment (9)
  7 Obscure, like some crosswords (7)
  8 The flower of forgetfulness (5)
  14 Passe and so has no one to go out with perhaps (3,2,4)
  16 One who refuses to submit to authority sure can’t be reformed (8)
  17 Kind of deep sound heard generally in a factory (8)
  18 Attempt to accommodate girl in leather works (7) TANNERY
  21 Biting cold! (5)
  22 Felt hat of a red design (6) FEDORA
  23 Evergreen shrub that could try Mel severely (6) MYRTLE
  26 Lou Costello’s partner in comedy (5) ABBOT
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 3 22:44:01 2008.

  Pammechchu, Thanks for the nice presentation!
  
  Across
  1 Difficult dilemma reduces Goan to drink (7,5) (7,4) GORDIAN KNOT
  9 Material of war returned by Queen’s counsel (3,4)
  10 A place to sleep by the lake for an exclusive group (7)
  11 Ski slope first to be included in physical education (5)
  12 To set up a stable is hard, somehow (9) ESTABLISH
  13 Metal that meets pressing needs (4) IRON
  15 I bag one strange flower (7) BEGONIA
  19 Tower, sharply sloping French article (7) STEEPLE
  20 Notion expressed in an aside amorously (4)
  24 Clout, famous subject matter in Carnegie’s work (9)
  25 Pine for twelve months starting now (5)
  27 Pacify with a dish containing calcium (7)
  28 Month, was the eighth once (7) OCTOBER
  29 Realtor gets English representative to accept condition (6,5) ESTATE AGENT
  Down
  1 Garments that a girl originally possesses (5)
  2 One who attacks an assistant in extremes of rigour (6)
  3 Kind of printer suitable for the wealthy and fast-moving set? (3,3)
  4 The nuances figuring in pleasant bonds (8) NICE TIES
  5 What a schoolboy uses — a computer? (8)
  6 Awfully frightened by fire, tried treatment (9)
  7 Obscure, like some crosswords (7)
  8 The flower of forgetfulness (5)
  14 Passe and so has no one to go out with perhaps (3,2,4)
  16 One who refuses to submit to authority sure can’t be reformed (8)
  17 Kind of deep sound heard generally in a factory (8)
  18 Attempt to accommodate girl in leather works (7) TANNERY
  21 Biting cold! (5)
  22 Felt hat of a red design (6) FEDORA
  23 Evergreen shrub that could try Mel severely (6) MRYTLE
  26 Lou Costello’s partner in comedy (5) ABBOT
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 3 22:51:38 2008.

  Across
  1 Difficult dilemma reduces Goan to drink (7,5)
  9 Material of war returned by Queen’s counsel (3,4)
  10 A place to sleep by the lake for an exclusive group (7)COTERIE
  11 Ski slope first to be included in physical education (5)
  12 To set up a stable is hard, somehow (9) ESTABLISH
  13 Metal that meets pressing needs (4) IRON
  15 I bag one strange flower (7) BEGONIA
  19 Tower, sharply sloping French article (7) STEEPLE
  20 Notion expressed in an aside amorously (4)
  24 Clout, famous subject matter in Carnegie’s work (9)
  25 Pine for twelve months starting now (5)YEARN
  27 Pacify with a dish containing calcium (7)
  28 Month, was the eighth once (7)
  29 Realtor gets English representative to accept condition (6,5)
  Down
  1 Garments that a girl originally possesses (5)
  2 One who attacks an assistant in extremes of rigour (6)
  3 Kind of printer suitable for the wealthy and fast-moving set? (3,3)
  4 The nuances figuring in pleasant bonds (8)
  5 What a schoolboy uses — a computer? (8)
  6 Awfully frightened by fire, tried treatment (9)TERRIFIED
  7 Obscure, like some crosswords (7)CRYPTIC
  8 The flower of forgetfulness (5)
  14 Passe and so has no one to go out with perhaps (3,2,4)
  16 One who refuses to submit to authority sure can’t be reformed (8)
  17 Kind of deep sound heard generally in a factory (8)
  18 Attempt to accommodate girl in leather works (7) TANNERY
  21 Biting cold! (5)
  22 Felt hat of a red design (6) FEDORA
  23 Evergreen shrub that could try Mel severely (6) MRYTLE
  26 Lou Costello’s partner in comedy (5) ABBOT
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 3 22:55:55 2008.

  
  Consolidating:
  Across
  1 Difficult dilemma reduces Goan to drink (7,5)GORDIAN KNOT
  9 Material of war returned by Queen’s counsel (3,4)
  10 A place to sleep by the lake for an exclusive group (7)COTERIE
  11 Ski slope first to be included in physical education (5)
  12 To set up a stable is hard, somehow (9) ESTABLISH
  13 Metal that meets pressing needs (4) IRON
  15 I bag one strange flower (7) BEGONIA
  19 Tower, sharply sloping French article (7) STEEPLE
  20 Notion expressed in an aside amorously (4)
  24 Clout, famous subject matter in Carnegie’s work (9)
  25 Pine for twelve months starting now (5)YEARN
  27 Pacify with a dish containing calcium (7)
  28 Month, was the eighth once (7) OCTOBER
  29 Realtor gets English representative to accept condition (6,5)ESTATE AGENT
  Down
  1 Garments that a girl originally possesses (5)
  2 One who attacks an assistant in extremes of rigour (6)
  3 Kind of printer suitable for the wealthy and fast-moving set? (3,3)
  4 The nuances figuring in pleasant bonds (8) NICE TIES
  5 What a schoolboy uses — a computer? (8)
  6 Awfully frightened by fire, tried treatment (9)TERRIFIED
  7 Obscure, like some crosswords (7)CRYPTIC
  8 The flower of forgetfulness (5)
  14 Passe and so has no one to go out with perhaps (3,2,4)
  16 One who refuses to submit to authority sure can’t be reformed (8)
  17 Kind of deep sound heard generally in a factory (8)
  18 Attempt to accommodate girl in leather works (7) TANNERY
  21 Biting cold! (5)
  22 Felt hat of a red design (6) FEDORA
  23 Evergreen shrub that could try Mel severely (6) MRYTLE
  26 Lou Costello’s partner in comedy (5) ABBOT
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Aug 3 23:07:01 2008.

  Consolidating:
  Across
  1 Difficult dilemma reduces Goan to drink (7,5)GORDIAN KNOT
  9 Material of war returned by Queen’s counsel (3,4)
  10 A place to sleep by the lake for an exclusive group (7)COTERIE
  11 Ski slope first to be included in physical education (5)
  12 To set up a stable is hard, somehow (9) ESTABLISH
  13 Metal that meets pressing needs (4) IRON
  15 I bag one strange flower (7) BEGONIA
  19 Tower, sharply sloping French article (7) STEEPLE
  20 Notion expressed in an aside amorously (4) IDEA24 Clout, famous subject matter in Carnegie’s work (9)
  25 Pine for twelve months starting now (5)YEARN
  27 Pacify with a dish containing calcium (7)
  28 Month, was the eighth once (7) OCTOBER
  29 Realtor gets English representative to accept condition (6,5)ESTATE AGENT
  Down
  1 Garments that a girl originally possesses (5) GOWNS
  2 One who attacks an assistant in extremes of rigour (6)
  3 Kind of printer suitable for the wealthy and fast-moving set? (3,3) INK JET
  4 The nuances figuring in pleasant bonds (8) NICE TIES
  5 What a schoolboy uses — a computer? (8) NOTEBOOK
  6 Awfully frightened by fire, tried treatment (9)TERRIFIED
  7 Obscure, like some crosswords (7)CRYPTIC
  8 The flower of forgetfulness (5)
  14 Passe and so has no one to go out with perhaps (3,2,4)
  16 One who refuses to submit to authority sure can’t be reformed (8)
  17 Kind of deep sound heard generally in a factory (8)
  18 Attempt to accommodate girl in leather works (7) TANNERY
  21 Biting cold! (5)
  22 Felt hat of a red design (6) FEDORA
  23 Evergreen shrub that could try Mel severely (6) MRYTLE? MYRTLE
  26 Lou Costello’s partner in comedy (5) ABBOT
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Aug 3 23:44:28 2008.

  MYRTLE
  9 A please?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 3 23:51:14 2008.

  Looks like RAW SILK?
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Aug 4 0:20:09 2008.

  SK123,
  u r missing- dont fall behind and get out of date. use ur influence in solving some more - but dont raid the grid. or else, u may have to placate the offended from being called a recusant.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Aug 4 0:33:22 2008.

  Across
  9 Material of war returned by Queen’s counsel (3,4) RAW SILK
  11 Ski slope first to be included in physical education (5) P(IST)E
  24 Clout, famous subject matter in Carnegie’s work (9) INFLUENCE
  27 Pacify with a dish containing calcium (7) PLACATE
  Down
  2 One who attacks an assistant in extremes of rigour (6) R(AIDE)R
  8 The flower of forgetfulness (5) LETHE
  14 Passe and so has no one to go out with perhaps (3,2,4) OUT OF DATE
  16 One who refuses to submit to authority sure can’t be reformed (8) RECUSANT
  17 Kind of deep sound heard generally in a factory (8) PLAN(GEN)T
  21 Biting cold! (5) NIPPY
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Aug 4 2:45:46 2008.

  Excellent!
  
  The art of revealing/leaking out answers in naive/glib comments is getting more skilled!!!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Aug 4 21:02:08 2008.

  Across
  1 Nun aids a service pertaining to an African region (8)
  5 Mother returns to cover the reckless fellow (6)
  9 Where a film roll could be — privately (2,6)
  10 Request for an attraction? (6)
  12 Children skid hither and thither (4)
  13 Some term no new timekeepers obtained (10)
  15 Heals about five crooks (6)
  17 Bill, with Edward by the side, behaved (5)
  20 Mantra time is back for the last character (5)
  21 Defeats Uttar Pradesh groups (6)
  24 Liquid poured into a pint tureen? Not usually! (10)
  27 Firm to return the bird (4)
  29 Not in control, a medical officer takes one small measure (6)
  30 Is mother changing the contour line? (8)
  31 Doing some key work in the office (6)
  32 Alienate new leader of gangsters during Easter outing (8)
  Down
  1 Endures Mark within the limits of the States (6)
  2 Settle on an English river bank, say (6)
  3 Mean to change title (4)
  4 Correspond with a European, for the most part (5)
  6 A singular writer is timorous (5)
  7 Working companion aboard (8)
  8 Old man and learner have new ideas for making a fence (8)
  11 Agrees to meet and test by little ways (6)
  14 Turns up with a mother cat (4)
  16 Parades five writhing tunas (6)
  17 Insects creep out when covering books (4)
  18 Draw in cheat to an area (8)
  19 Predator moved by how Sri Lanka looks on the map? (8)
  22 By the river young person brews Irish whiskey (6)
  23 Making a movement, I set my golf ball to obstruct others (6)
  25 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5)
  26 Birds home in to them (5)
  28 Big name in the cinema, perhaps. Appears nightly (4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Aug 4 21:41:01 2008.

  Across
  1 Nun aids a service pertaining to an African region (8)
  5 Mother returns to cover the reckless fellow (6)
  9 Where a film roll could be — privately (2,6) IN CAMERA
  10 Request for an attraction? (6)
  12 Children skid hither and thither (4) KIDS13 Some term no new timekeepers obtained (10)
  15 Heals about five crooks (6)
  17 Bill, with Edward by the side, behaved (5)
  20 Mantra time is back for the last character (5)
  21 Defeats Uttar Pradesh groups (6)
  24 Liquid poured into a pint tureen? Not usually! (10) TURPENTINE
  27 Firm to return the bird (4)
  29 Not in control, a medical officer takes one small measure (6)
  30 Is mother changing the contour line? (8)
  31 Doing some key work in the office (6)
  32 Alienate new leader of gangsters during Easter outing (8)
  Down
  1 Endures Mark within the limits of the States (6)
  2 Settle on an English river bank, say (6)
  3 Mean to change title (4) NAME
  4 Correspond with a European, for the most part (5)
  6 A singular writer is timorous (5)
  7 Working companion aboard (8)
  8 Old man and learner have new ideas for making a fence (8)
  11 Agrees to meet and test by little ways (6)
  14 Turns up with a mother cat (4)
  16 Parades five writhing tunas (6)
  17 Insects creep out when covering books (4)
  18 Draw in cheat to an area (8)
  19 Predator moved by how Sri Lanka looks on the map? (8)
  22 By the river young person brews Irish whiskey (6)
  23 Making a movement, I set my golf ball to obstruct others (6)
  25 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5)
  26 Birds home in to them (5)
  28 Big name in the cinema, perhaps. Appears nightly (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Aug 4 22:57:32 2008.

  Across
  1 Nun aids a service pertaining to an African region (8) SUDANIAN
  5 Mother returns to cover the reckless fellow (6)
  9 Where a film roll could be — privately (2,6) IN CAMERA
  10 Request for an attraction? (6)
  12 Children skid hither and thither (4) KIDS
  13 Some term no new timekeepers obtained (10)
  15 Heals about five crooks (6)
  17 Bill, with Edward by the side, behaved (5)
  20 Mantra time is back for the last character (5)
  21 Defeats Uttar Pradesh groups (6)
  24 Liquid poured into a pint tureen? Not usually! (10) TURPENTINE
  27 Firm to return the bird (4)
  29 Not in control, a medical officer takes one small measure (6)
  30 Is mother changing the contour line? (8)
  31 Doing some key work in the office (6)
  32 Alienate new leader of gangsters during Easter outing (8)
  Down
  1 Endures Mark within the limits of the States (6) STICKS
  2 Settle on an English river bank, say (6) DECIDE
  3 Mean to change title (4) NAME
  4 Correspond with a European, for the most part (5) AGREE (K)
  6 A singular writer is timorous (5)
  7 Working companion aboard (8)
  8 Old man and learner have new ideas for making a fence (8)
  11 Agrees to meet and test by little ways (6)
  14 Turns up with a mother cat (4)
  16 Parades five writhing tunas (6)
  17 Insects creep out when covering books (4)
  18 Draw in cheat to an area (8)
  19 Predator moved by how Sri Lanka looks on the map? (8)
  22 By the river young person brews Irish whiskey (6)
  23 Making a movement, I set my golf ball to obstruct others (6)
  25 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5)
  26 Birds home in to them (5)
  28 Big name in the cinema, perhaps. Appears nightly (4)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Aug 4 23:01:29 2008.

  Across
  1 Nun aids a service pertaining to an African region (8) SUDANIAN
  5 Mother returns to cover the reckless fellow (6)
  9 Where a film roll could be — privately (2,6) IN CAMERA
  10 Request for an attraction? (6) APPEALS
  12 Children skid hither and thither (4) KIDS
  13 Some term no new timekeepers obtained (10) METRONOMES
  15 Heals about five crooks (6)
  17 Bill, with Edward by the side, behaved (5)
  20 Mantra time is back for the last character (5)
  21 Defeats Uttar Pradesh groups (6)
  24 Liquid poured into a pint tureen? Not usually! (10) TURPENTINE
  27 Firm to return the bird (4)
  29 Not in control, a medical officer takes one small measure (6)
  30 Is mother changing the contour line? (8)
  31 Doing some key work in the office (6)
  32 Alienate new leader of gangsters during Easter outing (8)
  Down
  1 Endures Mark within the limits of the States (6) STICKS
  2 Settle on an English river bank, say (6) DECIDE
  3 Mean to change title (4) NAME
  4 Correspond with a European, for the most part (5) AGREE (K)
  6 A singular writer is timorous (5) ASPEN
  7 Working companion aboard (8)
  8 Old man and learner have new ideas for making a fence (8)
  11 Agrees to meet and test by little ways (6)
  14 Turns up with a mother cat (4)
  16 Parades five writhing tunas (6)
  17 Insects creep out when covering books (4)
  18 Draw in cheat to an area (8)
  19 Predator moved by how Sri Lanka looks on the map? (8) TEARDROP
  22 By the river young person brews Irish whiskey (6)
  23 Making a movement, I set my golf ball to obstruct others (6)
  25 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5)
  26 Birds home in to them (5)
  28 Big name in the cinema, perhaps. Appears nightly (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Aug 4 23:22:59 2008.

  
  Across
  1 Nun aids a service pertaining to an African region (8) SUDANIAN
  5 Mother returns to cover the reckless fellow (6)
  9 Where a film roll could be — privately (2,6) IN CAMERA
  10 Request for an attraction? (6) APPEALS
  12 Children skid hither and thither (4) KIDS
  13 Some term no new timekeepers obtained (10) METRONOMES
  15 Heals about five crooks (6) CURVES
  17 Bill, with Edward by the side, behaved (5)
  20 Mantra time is back for the last character (5)
  21 Defeats Uttar Pradesh groups (6)
  24 Liquid poured into a pint tureen? Not usually! (10) TURPENTINE
  27 Firm to return the bird (4)
  29 Not in control, a medical officer takes one small measure (6)
  30 Is mother changing the contour line? (8)
  31 Doing some key work in the office (6)
  32 Alienate new leader of gangsters during Easter outing (8)ESTRANGE
  Down
  1 Endures Mark within the limits of the States (6) STICKS
  2 Settle on an English river bank, say (6) DECIDE
  3 Mean to change title (4) NAME
  4 Correspond with a European, for the most part (5) AGREE (K)
  6 A singular writer is timorous (5) ASPEN
  7 Working companion aboard (8)
  8 Old man and learner have new ideas for making a fence (8)
  11 Agrees to meet and test by little ways (6)
  14 Turns up with a mother cat (4)PUMA
  16 Parades five writhing tunas (6)VAUNTS
  17 Insects creep out when covering books (4)
  18 Draw in cheat to an area (8)
  19 Predator moved by how Sri Lanka looks on the map? (8) TEARDROP
  22 By the river young person brews Irish whiskey (6)
  23 Making a movement, I set my golf ball to obstruct others (6)
  25 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5)
  26 Birds home in to them (5)
  28 Big name in the cinema, perhaps. Appears nightly (4)
  
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Aug 5 0:37:14 2008.

  Across
  1 Nun aids a service pertaining to an African region (8) SUDANIAN
  5 Mother returns to cover the reckless fellow (6)
  9 Where a film roll could be — privately (2,6) IN CAMERA
  10 Request for an attraction? (6) APPEALS
  12 Children skid hither and thither (4) KIDS
  13 Some term no new timekeepers obtained (10) METRONOMES
  15 Heals about five crooks (6) CURVES
  17 Bill, with Edward by the side, behaved (5) ACTED
  20 Mantra time is back for the last character (5) OM EGA<-
  21 Defeats Uttar Pradesh groups (6) UPSETS
  24 Liquid poured into a pint tureen? Not usually! (10) TURPENTINE
  27 Firm to return the bird (4) CO OT
  29 Not in control, a medical officer takes one small measure (6) A DR I FT
  30 Is mother changing the contour line? (8) ISOTHERM
  31 Doing some key work in the office (6) TYPING
  32 Alienate new leader of gangsters during Easter outing (8)ESTRANGE
  Down
  1 Endures Mark within the limits of the States (6) STICKS
  2 Settle on an English river bank, say (6) DECIDE
  3 Mean to change title (4) NAME
  4 Correspond with a European, for the most part (5) AGREE (K)
  6 A singular writer is timorous (5) ASPEN
  7 Working companion aboard (8)
  8 Old man and learner have new ideas for making a fence (8) PA L ISADE
  11 Agrees to meet and test by little ways (6)
  14 Turns up with a mother cat (4)PUMA
  16 Parades five writhing tunas (6)VAUNTS
  17 Insects creep out when covering books (4) A(NT)S
  18 Draw in cheat to an area (8) CON TRACT
  19 Predator moved by how Sri Lanka looks on the map? (8) TEARDROP
  22 By the river young person brews Irish whiskey (6)
  23 Making a movement, I set my golf ball to obstruct others (6) STYMIE
  25 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5) EL F IN
  26 Birds home in to them (5) NESTS
  28 Big name in the cinema, perhaps. Appears nightly (4) STAR
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Aug 5 0:38:19 2008.

  Across
  1 Nun aids a service pertaining to an African region (8) SUDANIAN
  5 Mother returns to cover the reckless fellow (6) MADCAP
  9 Where a film roll could be — privately (2,6) IN CAMERA
  10 Request for an attraction? (6) APPEALS
  12 Children skid hither and thither (4) KIDS
  13 Some term no new timekeepers obtained (10) METRONOMES
  15 Heals about five crooks (6) CURVES
  17 Bill, with Edward by the side, behaved (5) ACTED
  20 Mantra time is back for the last character (5) OMEGA
  21 Defeats Uttar Pradesh groups (6) UPSETS
  24 Liquid poured into a pint tureen? Not usually! (10) TURPENTINE
  27 Firm to return the bird (4) COOT
  29 Not in control, a medical officer takes one small measure (6) ADRTIFT
  30 Is mother changing the contour line? (8) ISOTHERM
  31 Doing some key work in the office (6) TYPING
  32 Alienate new leader of gangsters during Easter outing (8)ESTRANGE
  Down
  1 Endures Mark within the limits of the States (6) STICKS
  2 Settle on an English river bank, say (6) DECIDE
  3 Mean to change title (4) NAME
  4 Correspond with a European, for the most part (5) AGREE (K)
  6 A singular writer is timorous (5) ASPEN
  7 Working companion aboard (8) CREWMATE
  8 Old man and learner have new ideas for making a fence (8) PALISADE
  11 Agrees to meet and test by little ways (6) TRYSTS
  14 Turns up with a mother cat (4)PUMA
  16 Parades five writhing tunas (6)VAUNTS
  17 Insects creep out when covering books (4) ANTS
  18 Draw in cheat to an area (8) CONTRACT
  19 Predator moved by how Sri Lanka looks on the map? (8) TEARDROP
  22 By the river young person brews Irish whiskey (6) POTEEN
  23 Making a movement, I set my golf ball to obstruct others (6) STYMIE
  25 The Spanish end in France is fairylike (5) ELFIN
  26 Birds home in to them (5) NESTS
  28 Big name in the cinema, perhaps. Appears nightly (4) STAR
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Aug 5 3:18:24 2008.

  Marvellous job!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Aug 5 20:08:30 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Young female child or her undergarment (4,2,1,4)
  
   9 Depress men with logo patched up hastily (7)
  
  10 Fabric Bob wove easily (7)
  
  11 Get back to even (5)
  
  12 His work is his play (9)
  
  13 Vernon put it oddly: “Listless feeling” (5)
  
  15 It slows down traffic on the road (5,4)
  
  18 Roused, Nag becomes nasty (9)
  
  21 Others’ article on our lines (5)
  
  22 Not to pay a cheque results in shame (9) DISHONOUR
  
  24 Willing to study an unknown (5)
  
  26 Techily produced some old vases (7)
  
  27 Agitated Kashmiri forgets muddlehead of a hunter (7) SHIKARI
  
  28 What a customs officer may demand — what the prosecution must first do (4,3,4) OPEN THE CASE
  
  Down
  
   1 The point of attack by one in the van (9)
  
   2 Metal our sailors obtained (5)
  
   3 You take someone thus when you want to speak to him in confidence (2,3,4)
  
   4 Fleets when capturing exciting drama (7)
  
   5 Positioned sick pelican (2,5)
  
   6 Dog Ali controlled on the borders of Kerala (5)
  
   7 Bearing the first of tyros making way for learner up there (8)
  
   8 Indian farmer with tracks to go up (4)
  
  14 One having no equal (8)
  
  16 Settle but I need term revised (9)
  
  17 I try penal reform — members subscribe to it (5,4)
  
  19 Medicinal concoction in poor distribution to one church (7)
  
  20 You and I raised exotic trees — certainly 5? (4-3)
  
  22 Many a measure in the valley (4)
  
  23 Perform better at a picnic, perhaps (5) OUTDO
  
  25 Posture by some Lhasa naturalists (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Aug 5 21:13:43 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Young female child or her undergarment (4,2,1,4)
  
  9 Depress men with logo patched up hastily (7)
  
  10 Fabric Bob wove easily (7)
  
  11 Get back to even (5)
  
  12 His work is his play (9)
  
  13 Vernon put it oddly: “Listless feeling” (5)
  
  15 It slows down traffic on the road (5,4)
  
  18 Roused, Nag becomes nasty (9) DANGEROUS
  
  21 Others’ article on our lines (5)
  
  22 Not to pay a cheque results in shame (9) DISHONOUR
  
  24 Willing to study an unknown (5)
  
  26 Techily produced some old vases (7)
  
  27 Agitated Kashmiri forgets muddlehead of a hunter (7) SHIKARI
  
  28 What a customs officer may demand — what the prosecution must first do (4,3,4) OPEN THE CASE
  
  Down
  
  1 The point of attack by one in the van (9)
  
  2 Metal our sailors obtained (5)
  
  3 You take someone thus when you want to speak to him in confidence (2,3,4)
  
  4 Fleets when capturing exciting drama (7) A(RMADA)S
  
  5 Positioned sick pelican (2,5)
  
  6 Dog Ali controlled on the borders of Kerala (5) LAIKA
  
  7 Bearing the first of tyros making way for learner up there (8)
  
  8 Indian farmer with tracks to go up (4)
  
  14 One having no equal (8)
  
  16 Settle but I need term revised (9)
  
  17 I try penal reform — members subscribe to it (5,4) PARTY LINE
  
  19 Medicinal concoction in poor distribution to one church (7)
  
  20 You and I raised exotic trees — certainly 5? (4-3)
  
  22 Many a measure in the valley (4)
  
  23 Perform better at a picnic, perhaps (5) OUTDO
  
  25 Posture by some Lhasa naturalists (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Aug 5 22:13:24 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Young female child or her undergarment (4,2,1,4) SLIP OF A GIRL
  
  9 Depress men with logo patched up hastily (7)
  
  10 Fabric Bob wove easily (7)
  
  11 Get back to even (5)
  
  12 His work is his play (9)
  
  13 Vernon put it oddly: “Listless feeling” (5)
  
  15 It slows down traffic on the road (5,4)
  
  18 Roused, Nag becomes nasty (9) DANGEROUS
  
  21 Others’ article on our lines (5)
  
  22 Not to pay a cheque results in shame (9) DISHONOUR
  
  24 Willing to study an unknown (5) READY
  
  26 Techily produced some old vases (7)
  
  27 Agitated Kashmiri forgets muddlehead of a hunter (7) SHIKARI
  
  28 What a customs officer may demand — what the prosecution must first do (4,3,4) OPEN THE CASE
  
  Down
  
  1 The point of attack by one in the van (9)
  
  2 Metal our sailors obtained (5) INGOT
  
  3 You take someone thus when you want to speak to him in confidence (2,3,4)
  
  4 Fleets when capturing exciting drama (7) A(RMADA)S
  
  5 Positioned sick pelican (2,5)
  
  6 Dog Ali controlled on the borders of Kerala (5) LAIKA
  
  7 Bearing the first of tyros making way for learner up there (8)
  
  8 Indian farmer with tracks to go up (4)
  
  14 One having no equal (8)
  
  16 Settle but I need term revised (9) DETERMINE
  
  17 I try penal reform — members subscribe to it (5,4) PARTY LINE
  
  19 Medicinal concoction in poor distribution to one church (7)
  
  20 You and I raised exotic trees — certainly 5? (4-3)
  
  22 Many a measure in the valley (4)
  
  23 Perform better at a picnic, perhaps (5) OUTDO
  
  25 Posture by some Lhasa naturalists (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Aug 5 22:44:57 2008.

  Clueless speaheaded the attack today....but must have run into a speed hump or bump...when it was time for his yoga asana.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Aug 5 22:51:13 2008.

  the last is true i.e.asanas. after yoga things fall in place and we're set for the day.
  u were out of date yesterday??
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Aug 5 23:05:56 2008.

  Across
  1 Young female child or her undergarment (4,2,1,4) SLIP OF A GIRL
  9 Depress men with logo patched up hastily (7)
  10 Fabric Bob wove easily (7)
  11 Get back to even (5)
  12 His work is his play (9)
  13 Vernon put it oddly: “Listless feeling” (5)
  15 It slows down traffic on the road (5,4)
  18 Roused, Nag becomes nasty (9) DANGEROUS
  21 Others’ article on our lines (5)
  22 Not to pay a cheque results in shame (9) DISHONOUR
  24 Willing to study an unknown (5) READY
  26 Techily produced some old vases (7) LECYTHI
  27 Agitated Kashmiri forgets muddlehead of a hunter (7) SHIKARI
  28 What a customs officer may demand — what the prosecution must first do (4,3,4) OPEN THE CASE
  Down
  1 The point of attack by one in the van (9)
  2 Metal our sailors obtained (5) INGOT
  3 You take someone thus when you want to speak to him in confidence (2,3,4)
  4 Fleets when capturing exciting drama (7) A(RMADA)S
  5 Positioned sick pelican (2,5)
  6 Dog Ali controlled on the borders of Kerala (5) LAIKA
  7 Bearing the first of tyros making way for learner up there (8)
  8 Indian farmer with tracks to go up (4)
  14 One having no equal (8) NONESUCH
  16 Settle but I need term revised (9) DETERMINE
  17 I try penal reform — members subscribe to it (5,4) PARTY LINE
  19 Medicinal concoction in poor distribution to one church (7)
  20 You and I raised exotic trees — certainly 5? (4-3)
  22 Many a measure in the valley (4) DALE
  23 Perform better at a picnic, perhaps (5) OUTDO
  25 Posture by some Lhasa naturalists (5) ASANAS
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Aug 5 23:08:03 2008.

  pamechu has taken the crossword to a new altitude...
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Aug 5 23:24:02 2008.

  sk123,
  with such hints you may cause a ryot. so, instead of over-dramatising why don't you take me on one side?
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Aug 5 23:36:46 2008.

  This is foul... somebody please blow the whistle....
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Aug 5 23:46:35 2008.

  no one has blown the whistle so far. maybe a sort of ennui has set in.
  i am sure the moderator is re-tieing his shoe laces.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Aug 5 23:58:51 2008.

  Naughty, naughty, incorrigible kids vying with each other to spill the beans!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 6 0:03:56 2008.

  
  Across
  1 Young female child or her undergarment (4,2,1,4) SLIP OF A GIRL
  9 Depress men with logo patched up hastily (7)ENGLOOM
  10 Fabric Bob wove easily (7)
  11 Get back to even (5) RETIE
  12 His work is his play (9)DRAMATIST
  13 Vernon put it oddly: “Listless feeling” (5) ENNUI
  15 It slows down traffic on the road (5,4)
  18 Roused, Nag becomes nasty (9) DANGEROUS
  21 Others’ article on our lines (5)
  22 Not to pay a cheque results in shame (9) DISHONOUR
  24 Willing to study an unknown (5) READY
  26 Techily produced some old vases (7) LECYTHI
  27 Agitated Kashmiri forgets muddlehead of a hunter (7) SHIKARI
  28 What a customs officer may demand — what the prosecution must first do (4,3,4) OPEN THE CASE
  Down
  1 The point of attack by one in the van (9)
  2 Metal our sailors obtained (5) INGOT
  3 You take someone thus when you want to speak to him in confidence (2,3,4)
  4 Fleets when capturing exciting drama (7) A(RMADA)S
  5 Positioned sick pelican (2,5)
  6 Dog Ali controlled on the borders of Kerala (5) LAIKA
  7 Bearing the first of tyros making way for learner up there (8)
  8 Indian farmer with tracks to go up (4)
  14 One having no equal (8) NONESUCH
  16 Settle but I need term revised (9) DETERMINE
  17 I try penal reform — members subscribe to it (5,4) PARTY LINE
  19 Medicinal concoction in poor distribution to one church (7)
  20 You and I raised exotic trees — certainly 5? (4-3)
  22 Many a measure in the valley (4) DELL
  23 Perform better at a picnic, perhaps (5) OUTDO
  25 Posture by some Lhasa naturalists (5) ASANA
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Aug 6 0:06:29 2008.

  I am getting a head ache looking at this exchange.. I better go to my medicineman & get myself an OPORICE
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Aug 6 0:07:37 2008.

  Across
  1 Young female child or her undergarment (4,2,1,4) SLIP OF A GIRL
  9 Depress men with logo patched up hastily (7)ENGLOOM
  10 Fabric Bob wove easily (7)
  11 Get back to even (5) RETIE
  12 His work is his play (9)DRAMATIST
  13 Vernon put it oddly: “Listless feeling” (5) ENNUI
  15 It slows down traffic on the road (5,4)
  18 Roused, Nag becomes nasty (9) DANGEROUS
  21 Others’ article on our lines (5)
  22 Not to pay a cheque results in shame (9) DISHONOUR
  24 Willing to study an unknown (5) READY
  26 Techily produced some old vases (7) LECYTHI
  27 Agitated Kashmiri forgets muddlehead of a hunter (7) SHIKARI
  28 What a customs officer may demand — what the prosecution must first do (4,3,4) OPEN THE CASE
  Down
  1 The point of attack by one in the van (9) SPEARHEAD
  2 Metal our sailors obtained (5) INGOT
  3 You take someone thus when you want to speak to him in confidence (2,3,4)
  4 Fleets when capturing exciting drama (7) A(RMADA)S
  5 Positioned sick pelican (2,5) IN PLACE
  6 Dog Ali controlled on the borders of Kerala (5) LAIKA
  7 Bearing the first of tyros making way for learner up there (8) ALTITUDE
  8 Indian farmer with tracks to go up (4)
  14 One having no equal (8) NONESUCH
  16 Settle but I need term revised (9) DETERMINE
  17 I try penal reform — members subscribe to it (5,4) PARTY LINE
  19 Medicinal concoction in poor distribution to one church (7)
  20 You and I raised exotic trees — certainly 5? (4-3) SURE-SET
  22 Many a measure in the valley (4) DELL
  23 Perform better at a picnic, perhaps (5) OUTDO
  25 Posture by some Lhasa naturalists (5) ASANA
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Aug 6 0:17:51 2008.

  thanks p'chu for joining the club of 'naughty kids'.
  pp, even kids grow up often times.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 6 0:19:37 2008.

  Not such 'grown-up' kids!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Aug 6 1:12:52 2008.

  pp,
  i'll behave as a grown-up from tomorrow.
  its true that "if you spare the rod, you spoil ......".
  sk123!! r u following me??
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Aug 6 2:04:32 2008.

  FOR THE SAKE OF RECORD
  Across
  10 Fabric Bob wove easily (7) PAISLEY
  15 It slows down traffic on the road (5,4) SPEED BUMP
  21 Others’ article on our lines (5) THE IR
  Down
  3 You take someone thus when you want to speak to him in confidence (2,3,4) ON ONE SIDE
  8 Indian farmer with tracks to go up (4) RY OT<-
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 6 6:27:16 2008.

  19 Medicinal concoction in poor distribution to one church (7) OPORICE
  
  
  Fantastic inputs!
  
  Seemingly harmless, pertinent comments playfully leaking out answers in too obvious manner does have the effect of making our intelligent exercise have a breath of light moment; but it cannot be denied that it takes off a bit of the necessary seriousness in our agreement to stick to a fair quota of 4 answers till 10 AM IST. Previously we had a free spree of first come first served system which was exclusively beneficial to our counterparts in the western hemisphere who accessed online grid when we were fast asleep! It began to be felt to be unfair with increasing participation to this once desolate thread!!! So we hit upon the idea of following orkut's discipline of 4 answer quota to each member till a stipulated time limit. The imagination, the creativity, the originality exhibited by the fun-loving, overenthusiastic 'kids' was really enjoyable, I must admit, esp. due to dwindled participation recently. But - - as responsible adults, let us refrain from making our quota agreement a farce! Glad to hear such a decision from you already!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Aug 6 9:23:31 2008.

  we will be missing the 'fun loving & overenthusiastic' spirit of some hubbers.
  but rules are rules.
  
  with great restrain, we will try to be 'responsible' adults.
  look forward to some serious exchange of answers, which, i'm afraid, may rob this site of fun and joyful participation.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 6 9:54:08 2008.

  I too feel sad for having to forego lighter interactions. But I have come up with an idea! In some other threads of Hub we have a separate thread for 'digressions' alone where the members can air their opinions without hindering the flow of the main thread and also providing vent for 'must' comments that are hard to contain! Even discussions, explanations, clarifications. So I have created a new auxiliary thread for our creative, overenthusiastic comments which may well be ignored by members who do not like the kids' pranks. Here is the place to play:
  http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1485449#1485449
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Aug 6 10:20:15 2008.

  Ah... one more site??
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 6 10:40:02 2008.

  Actually, a thread, not site! In the same 'miscellaneous' section of the Hub where the original cwd thread is.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Aug 6 20:51:26 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Deli when refurbished got capital (3,5)
  
   6 Name seen in ups and downs in high-rises (4)
  
   9 Directing top dynasty (6)
  
  10 Mark his wandering in north India (7)
  
  13 Ejected by the computer perhaps (9)
  
  14 A circulation of lies dividing the church (5)
  
  15 City fellow’s bust at end of aisle (4)
  
  16 Tracks in the countryside for those riding horses — pronounced manner of the newly married (10)
  
  19 Said to be rough toil — what a class has to go through (6,4) COURSE WORK
  21 It goes with circumstance (4)
  
  24 Rani madly embraces English girl (5)
  
  25 One who gets what someone else gives willingly (9)
  
  26 Ran Len’s device to catch things in a mesh (7)
  
  27 A variety of citrus for the countryman (6) RUSTIC
  
  28 Up to the point where money may be put in (4)
  
  29 Hyped to excess, like some airline flights (8)
  
  Down
  
   2 Time up! Edward is discharged (7)
  
   3 Daughter of India’s leader given accommodation: Refurbish the thing stylishly! (2,2,2)
  
   4 Drink that won’t give one a heavy hangover (5,4) LIGHT BREW
  
   5 Got on the nerves of the king in bumpy ride (5)
  
   7 Hats off! A mother’s is in with loud celebration in India (7)
  
   8 Very noticeably different from point to point on the road map? (7,5)
  
  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6)
  
  12 It may cause a casualty on the way (4,8)
  
  17 Shark rode off to become a surprise winner (4,5)
  DARK HORSE
  
  18 Neighbour of Francia (6)
  
  20 Pan perhaps, and union’s leader falls silent (7)
  
  22 Having one’s day in court? (2,5)
  
  23 After credit, one’s doubly in a big problem (6)
  
  25 Soldier put up toilet in Arctic dwelling (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Aug 6 22:18:20 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Deli when refurbished got capital (3,5)
  
   6 Name seen in ups and downs in high-rises (4)
  
   9 Directing top dynasty (6)
  
  10 Mark his wandering in north India (7)
  
  13 Ejected by the computer perhaps (9)OUTPUTTED
  
  14 A circulation of lies dividing the church (5)
  
  15 City fellow’s bust at end of aisle (4)
  
  16 Tracks in the countryside for those riding horses — pronounced manner of the newly married (10)
  
  19 Said to be rough toil — what a class has to go through (6,4) COURSE WORK
  21 It goes with circumstance (4)
  
  24 Rani madly embraces English girl (5)
  
  25 One who gets what someone else gives willingly (9) INHERITOR
  
  26 Ran Len’s device to catch things in a mesh (7)
  
  27 A variety of citrus for the countryman (6) RUSTIC
  
  28 Up to the point where money may be put in (4)
  
  29 Hyped to excess, like some airline flights (8) OVERSOLD
  
  Down
  
   2 Time up! Edward is discharged (7)
  
   3 Daughter of India’s leader given accommodation: Refurbish the thing stylishly! (2,2,2)
  
   4 Drink that won’t give one a heavy hangover (5,4) LIGHT BREW
  
   5 Got on the nerves of the king in bumpy ride (5)
  
   7 Hats off! A mother’s is in with loud celebration in India (7)
  
   8 Very noticeably different from point to point on the road map? (7,5)
  
  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6)
  
  12 It may cause a casualty on the way (4,8) ROAD ACCIDENT
  
  17 Shark rode off to become a surprise winner (4,5)
  DARK HORSE
  
  18 Neighbour of Francia (6)
  
  20 Pan perhaps, and union’s leader falls silent (7)
  
  22 Having one’s day in court? (2,5)
  
  23 After credit, one’s doubly in a big problem (6)
  
  25 Soldier put up toilet in Arctic dwelling (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Aug 6 22:35:48 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Deli when refurbished got capital (3,5) NEW DELHi
  
   6 Name seen in ups and downs in high-rises (4)
  
   9 Directing top dynasty (6)
  
  10 Mark his wandering in north India (7) KASHMIR
  
  13 Ejected by the computer perhaps (9)OUTPUTTED
  
  14 A circulation of lies dividing the church (5)
  
  15 City fellow’s bust at end of aisle (4)
  
  16 Tracks in the countryside for those riding horses — pronounced manner of the newly married (10)
  
  19 Said to be rough toil — what a class has to go through (6,4) COURSE WORK
  
  21 It goes with circumstance (4)
  
  24 Rani madly embraces English girl (5)
  
  25 One who gets what someone else gives willingly (9) INHERITOR
  
  26 Ran Len’s device to catch things in a mesh (7) ENSNARL
  
  27 A variety of citrus for the countryman (6) RUSTIC
  
  28 Up to the point where money may be put in (4) TILL
  
  29 Hyped to excess, like some airline flights (8) OVERSOLD
  
  Down
  
   2 Time up! Edward is discharged (7)
  
   3 Daughter of India’s leader given accommodation: Refurbish the thing stylishly! (2,2,2)
  
   4 Drink that won’t give one a heavy hangover (5,4) LIGHT BREW
  
   5 Got on the nerves of the king in bumpy ride (5)
  
   7 Hats off! A mother’s is in with loud celebration in India (7)
  
   8 Very noticeably different from point to point on the road map? (7,5)
  
  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6)
  
  12 It may cause a casualty on the way (4,8) ROAD ACCIDENT
  
  17 Shark rode off to become a surprise winner (4,5)
  DARK HORSE
  
  18 Neighbour of Francia (6)
  
  20 Pan perhaps, and union’s leader falls silent (7)
  
  22 Having one’s day in court? (2,5)
  
  23 After credit, one’s doubly in a big problem (6)
  
  25 Soldier put up toilet in Arctic dwelling (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Aug 6 22:52:01 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Deli when refurbished got capital (3,5) NEW DELHi
  
  6 Name seen in ups and downs in high-rises (4)
  
  9 Directing top dynasty (6) AI MING
  
  10 Mark his wandering in north India (7) KASHMIR
  
  13 Ejected by the computer perhaps (9)OUTPUTTED
  
  14 A circulation of lies dividing the church (5)
  
  15 City fellow’s bust at end of aisle (4)
  
  16 Tracks in the countryside for those riding horses — pronounced manner of the newly married (10)
  
  19 Said to be rough toil — what a class has to go through (6,4) COURSE WORK
  
  21 It goes with circumstance (4)
  
  24 Rani madly embraces English girl (5)
  
  25 One who gets what someone else gives willingly (9) INHERITOR
  
  26 Ran Len’s device to catch things in a mesh (7) ENSNARL
  
  27 A variety of citrus for the countryman (6) RUSTIC
  
  28 Up to the point where money may be put in (4) TILL
  
  29 Hyped to excess, like some airline flights (8) OVERSOLD
  
  Down
  
  2 Time up! Edward is discharged (7) EMITTED
  
  3 Daughter of India’s leader given accommodation: Refurbish the thing stylishly! (2,2,2)
  
  4 Drink that won’t give one a heavy hangover (5,4) LIGHT BREW
  
  5 Got on the nerves of the king in bumpy ride (5)
  
  7 Hats off! A mother’s is in with loud celebration in India (7) TAMASHA
  
  8 Very noticeably different from point to point on the road map? (7,5)
  
  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6)
  
  12 It may cause a casualty on the way (4,8) ROAD ACCIDENT
  
  17 Shark rode off to become a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
  
  18 Neighbour of Francia (6) ESPANA
  
  20 Pan perhaps, and union’s leader falls silent (7)
  
  22 Having one’s day in court? (2,5)
  
  23 After credit, one’s doubly in a big problem (6)
  
  25 Soldier put up toilet in Arctic dwelling (5)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 6 22:57:29 2008.

  1Across
  
  Deli when refurbished got capital (3,5) NEW DELHi
  
  6 Name seen in ups and downs in high-rises (4)
  
  9 Directing top dynasty (6) AI MING
  
  10 Mark his wandering in north India (7) KASHMIR
  
  13 Ejected by the computer perhaps (9)OUTPUTTED
  
  14 A circulation of lies dividing the church (5)AISLE
  
  15 City fellow’s bust at end of aisle (4)
  
  16 Tracks in the countryside for those riding horses — pronounced manner of the newly married (10)
  
  19 Said to be rough toil — what a class has to go through (6,4) COURSE WORK
  
  21 It goes with circumstance (4)
  
  24 Rani madly embraces English girl (5)
  
  25 One who gets what someone else gives willingly (9) INHERITOR
  
  26 Ran Len’s device to catch things in a mesh (7) ENSNARL
  
  27 A variety of citrus for the countryman (6) RUSTIC
  
  28 Up to the point where money may be put in (4) TILL
  
  29 Hyped to excess, like some airline flights (8) OVERSOLD
  
  Down
  
  2 Time up! Edward is discharged (7) EMITTED
  
  3 Daughter of India’s leader given accommodation: Refurbish the thing stylishly! (2,2,2)
  
  4 Drink that won’t give one a heavy hangover (5,4) LIGHT BREW
  
  5 Got on the nerves of the king in bumpy ride (5)IRKED
  
  7 Hats off! A mother’s is in with loud celebration in India (7) TAMASHA
  
  8 Very noticeably different from point to point on the road map? (7,5)
  
  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6)
  
  12 It may cause a casualty on the way (4,8) ROAD ACCIDENT
  
  17 Shark rode off to become a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
  DARK HORSE
  
  18 Neighbour of Francia (6)
  
  20 Pan perhaps, and union’s leader falls silent (7) UTENSIL
  
  22 Having one’s day in court? (2,5)
  
  23 After credit, one’s doubly in a big problem (6)CRISIS
  
  25 Soldier put up toilet in Arctic dwelling (5)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Aug 7 0:01:40 2008.

  1Across
  Deli when refurbished got capital (3,5) NEW DELHi
  6 Name seen in ups and downs in high-rises (4)
  9 Directing top dynasty (6) AI MING
  10 Mark his wandering in north India (7) KASHMIR
  13 Ejected by the computer perhaps (9)OUTPUTTED
  14 A circulation of lies dividing the church (5)AISLE
  15 City fellow’s bust at end of aisle (4) DUDE
  16 Tracks in the countryside for those riding horses — pronounced manner of the newly married (10)
  19 Said to be rough toil — what a class has to go through (6,4) COURSE WORK
  21 It goes with circumstance (4)
  24 Rani madly embraces English girl (5) IRENA
  25 One who gets what someone else gives willingly (9) INHERITOR
  26 Ran Len’s device to catch things in a mesh (7) ENSNARL
  27 A variety of citrus for the countryman (6) RUSTIC
  28 Up to the point where money may be put in (4) TILL
  29 Hyped to excess, like some airline flights (8) OVERSOLD
  Down
  2 Time up! Edward is discharged (7) EMITTED
  3 Daughter of India’s leader given accommodation: Refurbish the thing stylishly! (2,2,2) DO IT UP
  4 Drink that won’t give one a heavy hangover (5,4) LIGHT BREW
  5 Got on the nerves of the king in bumpy ride (5)IRKED
  7 Hats off! A mother’s is in with loud celebration in India (7) TAMASHA
  8 Very noticeably different from point to point on the road map? (7,5)
  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6)
  12 It may cause a casualty on the way (4,8) ROAD ACCIDENT
  17 Shark rode off to become a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
  DARK HORSE
  18 Neighbour of Francia (6)ESPANA
  20 Pan perhaps, and union’s leader falls silent (7) UTENSIL
  22 Having one’s day in court? (2,5)
  23 After credit, one’s doubly in a big problem (6)CRISIS
  25 Soldier put up toilet in Arctic dwelling (5) IGLOO
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Aug 7 0:38:36 2008.

  1Across
  Deli when refurbished got capital (3,5) NEW DELHi
  6 Name seen in ups and downs in high-rises (4) OTIS
  9 Directing top dynasty (6) AI MING
  10 Mark his wandering in north India (7) KASHMIR
  13 Ejected by the computer perhaps (9)OUTPUTTED
  14 A circulation of lies dividing the church (5)AISLE
  15 City fellow’s bust at end of aisle (4) DUDE
  16 Tracks in the countryside for those riding horses — pronounced manner of the newly married (10) BRIDLEPASS, BRIDLEWAYS
  19 Said to be rough toil — what a class has to go through (6,4) COURSE WORK
  21 It goes with circumstance (4) POMP
  24 Rani madly embraces English girl (5) IRENA
  25 One who gets what someone else gives willingly (9) INHERITOR
  26 Ran Len’s device to catch things in a mesh (7) ENSNARL
  27 A variety of citrus for the countryman (6) RUSTIC
  28 Up to the point where money may be put in (4) TILL
  29 Hyped to excess, like some airline flights (8) OVERSOLD
  Down
  2 Time up! Edward is discharged (7) EMITTED
  3 Daughter of India’s leader given accommodation: Refurbish the thing stylishly! (2,2,2) DO IT UP
  4 Drink that won’t give one a heavy hangover (5,4) LIGHT BREW
  5 Got on the nerves of the king in bumpy ride (5)IRKED
  7 Hats off! A mother’s is in with loud celebration in India (7) TAMASHA
  8 Very noticeably different from point to point on the road map? (7,5) STREETS APART
  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6) SHARES ?
  12 It may cause a casualty on the way (4,8) ROAD ACCIDENT
  17 Shark rode off to become a surprise winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
  DARK HORSE
  18 Neighbour of Francia (6)ESPANA
  20 Pan perhaps, and union’s leader falls silent (7) UTENSIL
  22 Having one’s day in court? (2,5) ON TRIAL
  23 After credit, one’s doubly in a big problem (6)CRISIS
  25 Soldier put up toilet in Arctic dwelling (5) IGLOO
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Aug 7 0:42:21 2008.

  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6) SHARES ? SNARES
  
  Snare is a kind of a drum
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Aug 7 0:54:39 2008.

  11 A : I am stumped, flummoxed. Pray tell me the logic of SHARES, SNARES???
  
  Bridle Pass Bridle Ways .. agreed. My mistake
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Aug 7 0:59:48 2008.

  pammechchu wrote:

  11 A : I am stumped, flummoxed. Pray tell me the logic of SHARES, SNARES??? Bridle Pass Bridle Ways .. agreed. My mistake

  
  
  Snare drum is part of the percussion section........and take in is to snare......seems to be the logical explantion
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Aug 7 1:06:42 2008.

  thanks r'boy -
  snare drums - heard for the first time.
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Thu Aug 7 1:10:40 2008.

  11 Takes in part of a percussion section (6)
  
  It is a double definition clue.
  
  One is "takes in", ensnares, SNARES
  
  The other is "part of a percussion section" - in any band this section contains snares. A snare is some sort of a wire across a drum that produces a rattling noise when the drum is beaten.
  
  NB: The earlier explanations were not there when I visited the forum and when I was typing this out rather laboriously. Anyway I am leaving this message here. Pardon the repetition. Mrs PP?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Aug 7 2:06:25 2008.

  C-Vasi, we are thrilled by your esteemed presence here and happily educated by your enlightening explanations. Do favour us visiting here more frequently!
  
  Exciting exercise for enthusiasts!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Aug 7 21:42:59 2008.

  Across
  1Top also I took into account with pith helmet (4,4)
  5Bird riding on animal in dirty place for a long time (6)
  9Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
  10Untried way to get in (7)
  11The state of being a Mr. Scrooge? (9)
  12Gain approval without a bit of padding (5)
  13Authorisation does not allow man to make an appointment (4)
  14Has unmade a disaster without being redfaced (9)
  17Indicate the source of starch (9) ARROW ROOT
  19Make eye and go back with the French (4)
  23Avoid dealing with suspect Krish (5)
  24Splits in Irish legislative body over floating anchor (5,4)
  25Don’t allow convention to begin in de luxe arrangement (7)
  26In the best of circumstances, don’t begin journey with friend (7)
  27Deserter returns to obtain something to aim at (6)
  28How a play that is not put on the boards remains (8)
  Down
  1Such persons establish their own structures, apparently (4-4)
  2Stan and gal together graft an Asian tree (7)
  3He interrupts a foreign politician with a supposition (6)
  4One game after another that helps you to cross over (7,6)
  6Domestic one needing 9 to move around (8)
  7Learned of rite due to be modified (7)
  8Required study about river on the rise (6)
  10Illness in the organisation (13)
  15Arrogantly confident bird plays ruse (8) COCKSURE
  16Made use of manoeuvre indeed (8)
  18Sleepers may be in or under it (4-3) RAIL CAR
  20Bird presented by old poet to upwardly mobile gal (7)
  21Bearing snake etc. gingerly (6) ASPECT
  22In a state of repose is learner at last in a trial (2,4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Aug 7 22:15:57 2008.

  Across
  1Top also I took into account with pith helmet (4,4)SOLA TOPI
  5Bird riding on animal in dirty place for a long time (6)
  9Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
  10Untried way to get in (7)
  11The state of being a Mr. Scrooge? (9)MISERHOOD
  12Gain approval without a bit of padding (5)
  13Authorisation does not allow man to make an appointment (4)
  14Has unmade a disaster without being redfaced (9)
  17Indicate the source of starch (9) ARROW ROOT
  19Make eye and go back with the French (4)
  23Avoid dealing with suspect Krish (5)
  24Splits in Irish legislative body over floating anchor (5,4)
  25Don’t allow convention to begin in de luxe arrangement (7)
  26In the best of circumstances, don’t begin journey with friend (7)IDEALLY
  27Deserter returns to obtain something to aim at (6)
  28How a play that is not put on the boards remains (8)
  Down
  1Such persons establish their own structures, apparently (4-4)
  2Stan and gal together graft an Asian tree (7)
  3He interrupts a foreign politician with a supposition (6)
  4One game after another that helps you to cross over (7,6) PONTOON BRIDGE
  6Domestic one needing 9 to move around (8)
  7Learned of rite due to be modified (7)
  8Required study about river on the rise (6)
  10Illness in the organisation (13)
  15Arrogantly confident bird plays ruse (8) COCKSURE
  16Made use of manoeuvre indeed (8)
  18Sleepers may be in or under it (4-3) RAIL CAR
  20Bird presented by old poet to upwardly mobile gal (7)
  21Bearing snake etc. gingerly (6) ASPECT
  22In a state of repose is learner at last in a trial (2,4)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Aug 7 22:56:36 2008.

  Across
  1Top also I took into account with pith helmet (4,4)SOLA TOPI
  5Bird riding on animal in dirty place for a long time (6)
  9Light later around northern part of Nellore (7)
  10Untried way to get in (7)
  11The state of being a Mr. Scrooge? (9)MISERHOOD
  12Gain approval without a bit of padding (5)
  13Authorisation does not allow man to make an appointment (4)
  14Has unmade a disaster without being redfaced (9)
  17Indicate the source of starch (9) ARROW ROOT
  19Make eye and go back with the French (4)
  23Avoid dealing with suspect Krish (5)
  24Splits in Irish legislative body over floating anchor (5,4) D RIFTS AIL
  25Don’t allow convention to begin in de luxe arrangement (7)
  26In the best of circumstances, don’t begin journey with friend (7)IDEALLY
  27Deserter returns to obtain something to aim at (6)
  28How a play that is not put on the boards remains (8)
  Down
  1Such persons establish their own structures, apparently (4-4)
  2Stan and gal together graft an Asian tree (7)
  3He interrupts a foreign politician with a supposition (6)
  4One game after another that helps you to cross over (7,6) PONTOON BRIDGE
  6Domestic one needing 9 to move around (8)
  7Learned of rite due to be modified (7)
  8Required study about river on the rise (6)
  10Illness in the organisation (13) INDISPOSITION
  15Arrogantly confident bird plays ruse (8) COCKSURE
  16Made use of manoeuvre indeed (8) DEPLOYED
  18Sleepers may be in or under it (4-3) RAIL CAR
  20Bird presented by old poet to upwardly mobile gal (7) GRAYLAG
  21Bearing snake etc. gingerly (6) ASPECT
  22In a state of repose is learner at last in a trial (2,4)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 7 23:18:58 2008.

  Across
  1 Top also I took into account with pith helmet (4,4)SOLA TOPI
  5 Bird riding on animal in dirty place for a long time (6)
  9 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7) LANTERN
  10 Untried way to get in (7)
  11 The state of being a Mr. Scrooge? (9)MISERHOOD
  12 Gain approval without a bit of padding (5)
  13 Authorisation does not allow man to make an appointment (4)
  14 Has unmade a disaster without being redfaced (9) UNASHAMED
  17 Indicate the source of starch (9) ARROW ROOT
  19 Make eye and go back with the French (4)
  23 Avoid dealing with suspect Krish (5)
  24 Splits in Irish legislative body over floating anchor (5,4) D RIFTS AIL
  25 Don’t allow convention to begin in de luxe arrangement (7)
  26 In the best of circumstances, don’t begin journey with friend (7)IDEALLY
  27 Deserter returns to obtain something to aim at (6)
  28 How a play that is not put on the boards remains (8)
  Down
  1 Such persons establish their own structures, apparently (4-4) SELF-MADE
  2 Stan and gal together graft an Asian tree (7) LANGSAT
  3 He interrupts a foreign politician with a supposition (6)
  4 One game after another that helps you to cross over (7,6) PONTOON BRIDGE
  6 Domestic one needing 9 to move around (8)
  7 Learned of rite due to be modified (7)
  8 Required study about river on the rise (6)
  10 Illness in the organisation (13) INDISPOSITION
  15 Arrogantly confident bird plays ruse (8) COCKSURE
  16 Made use of manoeuvre indeed (8) DEPLOYED
  18 Sleepers may be in or under it (4-3) RAIL CAR
  20 Bird presented by old poet to upwardly mobile gal (7) GRAYLAG
  21 Bearing snake etc. gingerly (6) ASPECT
  22 In a state of repose is learner at last in a trial (2,4)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Aug 7 23:56:03 2008.

  Across
  1 Top also I took into account with pith helmet (4,4)SOLA TOPI
  5 Bird riding on animal in dirty place for a long time (6)
  9 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7) LANTERN
  10 Untried way to get in (7) INTRUDE
  11 The state of being a Mr. Scrooge? (9)MISERHOOD
  12 Gain approval without a bit of padding (5)
  13 Authorisation does not allow man to make an appointment (4)
  14 Has unmade a disaster without being redfaced (9) UNASHAMED
  17 Indicate the source of starch (9) ARROW ROOT
  19 Make eye and go back with the French (4)
  23 Avoid dealing with suspect Krish (5) SHIRK
  24 Splits in Irish legislative body over floating anchor (5,4) D RIFTS AIL
  25 Don’t allow convention to begin in de luxe arrangement (7)
  26 In the best of circumstances, don’t begin journey with friend (7)IDEALLY
  27 Deserter returns to obtain something to aim at (6)
  28 How a play that is not put on the boards remains (8) UNSTAGEDDown
  1 Such persons establish their own structures, apparently (4-4) SELF-MADE
  2 Stan and gal together graft an Asian tree (7) LANGSAT
  3 He interrupts a foreign politician with a supposition (6)
  4 One game after another that helps you to cross over (7,6) PONTOON BRIDGE
  6 Domestic one needing 9 to move around (8)
  7 Learned of rite due to be modified (7)
  8 Required study about river on the rise (6) NEEDED
  10 Illness in the organisation (13) INDISPOSITION
  15 Arrogantly confident bird plays ruse (8) COCKSURE
  16 Made use of manoeuvre indeed (8) DEPLOYED
  18 Sleepers may be in or under it (4-3) RAIL CAR
  20 Bird presented by old poet to upwardly mobile gal (7) GRAYLAG
  21 Bearing snake etc. gingerly (6) ASPECT
  22 In a state of repose is learner at last in a trial (2,4)
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 8 0:02:14 2008.

  Clueless....would it be an internal matter if i say that the pigeon has flown the coop? or will it raise the roof? bye
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 0:25:03 2008.

  sk123,
  obviously u have missed my postings on another thread.
  read moderator pp's ideas on page 28.
  we have shifted -- and let the serious minded have peace.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 0:42:03 2008.

  sk123,
  http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1485449#1485449
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 8 0:50:35 2008.

  Across
  5 Bird riding on animal in dirty place for a long time (6) pig eon
  12 Gain approval without a bit of padding (5) (-p)raise
  13 Authorisation does not allow man to make an appointment (4) (-man)date
  19 Make eye and go back with the French (4) og le
  25 Don’t allow convention to begin in de luxe arrangement (7) EXCLUDE
  27 Deserter returns to obtain something to aim at (6) TAR GET
  Down
  3 He interrupts a foreign politician with a supposition (6) T(HE)ORY
  6 Domestic one needing 9 to move around (8) I NTERNAL
  7 Learned of rite due to be modified (7) ERUDITE
  22 In a state of repose is learner at last in a trial (2,4) A T (R)EST
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 8 0:52:40 2008.

  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 8 0:54:11 2008.

  Across
  1 Top also I took into account with pith helmet (4,4)SOLA TOPI
  5 Bird riding on animal in dirty place for a long time (6) PIGEON
  9 Light later around northern part of Nellore (7) LANTERN
  10 Untried way to get in (7) INTRUDE
  11 The state of being a Mr. Scrooge? (9)MISERHOOD
  12 Gain approval without a bit of padding (5)(-P) RAISE
  13 Authorisation does not allow man to make an appointment (4)MAN-DATE
  14 Has unmade a disaster without being redfaced (9) UNASHAMED
  17 Indicate the source of starch (9) ARROW ROOT
  19 Make eye and go back with the French (4) OGLE
  23 Avoid dealing with suspect Krish (5) SHIRK
  24 Splits in Irish legislative body over floating anchor (5,4) D RIFTS AIL
  25 Don’t allow convention to begin in de luxe arrangement (7) EXCLUDE
  26 In the best of circumstances, don’t begin journey with friend (7)IDEALLY
  27 Deserter returns to obtain something to aim at (6) TAR-GET
  28 How a play that is not put on the boards remains (8) UNSTAGEDDown
  1 Such persons establish their own structures, apparently (4-4) SELF-MADE
  2 Stan and gal together graft an Asian tree (7) LANGSAT
  3 He interrupts a foreign politician with a supposition (6) T-HE-ORY
  4 One game after another that helps you to cross over (7,6) PONTOON BRIDGE
  6 Domestic one needing 9 to move around (8) INTERNAL
  7 Learned of rite due to be modified (7) ERUDITE
  8 Required study about river on the rise (6) NEEDED
  10 Illness in the organisation (13) INDISPOSITION
  15 Arrogantly confident bird plays ruse (8) COCKSURE
  16 Made use of manoeuvre indeed (8) DEPLOYED
  18 Sleepers may be in or under it (4-3) RAIL CAR
  20 Bird presented by old poet to upwardly mobile gal (7) GRAYLAG
  21 Bearing snake etc. gingerly (6) ASPECT
  22 In a state of repose is learner at last in a trial (2,4) AT REST
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 8 1:03:08 2008.

  Wonderful!
  
  Ideally wrapped up while my domestic chores kept me away!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 21:33:52 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Attendant on flight splashes water into empty sideboard (7)
  
   5 Harass the spy on the street (6)
  
   9 Ill-at-ease pose about ten public shows (5)
  
  10 Whatever happens, no speed restriction! (2,3,4)
  
  11 Betel leaf to girl — one with the box (7)
  
  12 Dismiss by a hand gesture (4,3)
  
  13 Number Ned putting out on and on for a long time (2,3)
  
  14 Misnomer I used for a kind of water-heater (9) IMMERSION
  
  16 As used to repair or make the street (4,5)
  
  19 It’s eaten by the Spanish in a day… (5)
  
  21 … when going over with the top person (7)
  
  23 Worker on the track (7)
  
  24 One in a run Rita conducted over a fictional land (9)
  
  25 Tuesday in French (5)
  
  26 Neighbouring countryman in panel I formed (6) NEPALI
  
  27 Farmer’s fieldwork up to the time of mellow? (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Extensive comment made by Sikh leader crying over a stain (8,6)
  
   2 Snapshot slips into English river — a wide area (7)
  
   3 Escape in cabs don summoned (7)
  
   4 One for whom work is play (9)
  
   5 Catcall (5)
  
   6 Film song completed (7)
  
   7 Almost climb over one Argentine football player (7)
  
   8 None feigns aide’s revising a loud report (9,5) DEAFENING NOISE
  
  15 Gardener in India on insect swallowing grain to the end: “Vicious” (9)
  
  17 Trainee trips at foreign racecourse (7)
  
  18 Ram upholds a hat-trick by warrior race (7)
  
  19 The least dress sported by man lacks finish (7)
  
  20 Ancient civilisation of the French has most of wall-painting covering one (7)
  
  22 Language for greeting new democracy’s leader in India’s capital (5) HINDI
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 8 21:47:19 2008.

  NO PAPER TILL 7.15
  Across
  
  1 Attendant on flight splashes water into empty sideboard (7) STEWARD[/]
  
  5 Harass the spy on the street (6)
  
  9 Ill-at-ease pose about ten public shows (5)
  
  10 Whatever happens, no speed restriction! (2,3,4) [B]AT ANY RATE
  
  11 Betel leaf to girl — one with the box (7)
  
  12 Dismiss by a hand gesture (4,3)
  
  13 Number Ned putting out on and on for a long time (2,3)
  
  14 Misnomer I used for a kind of water-heater (9) IMMERSION
  
  16 As used to repair or make the street (4,5)
  
  19 It’s eaten by the Spanish in a day… (5)
  
  21 … when going over with the top person (7)
  
  23 Worker on the track (7) LINEMAN
  
  24 One in a run Rita conducted over a fictional land (9)
  
  25 Tuesday in French (5)
  
  26 Neighbouring countryman in panel I formed (6) NEPALI
  
  27 Farmer’s fieldwork up to the time of mellow? (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Extensive comment made by Sikh leader crying over a stain (8,6)
  
  2 Snapshot slips into English river — a wide area (7)
  
  3 Escape in cabs don summoned (7) ABSCOND
  
  4 One for whom work is play (9)
  
  5 Catcall (5)
  
  6 Film song completed (7)
  
  7 Almost climb over one Argentine football player (7)
  
  8 None feigns aide’s revising a loud report (9,5) DEAFENING NOISE
  
  15 Gardener in India on insect swallowing grain to the end: “Vicious” (9)
  
  17 Trainee trips at foreign racecourse (7)
  
  18 Ram upholds a hat-trick by warrior race (7)
  
  19 The least dress sported by man lacks finish (7)
  
  20 Ancient civilisation of the French has most of wall-painting covering one (7)
  
  22 Language for greeting new democracy’s leader in India’s capital (5) HINDI
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 21:53:13 2008.

  23A= GANGMAN, since (15D)=MALIGNANT
  sorry for the one extra answer.
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 8 23:15:06 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Attendant on flight splashes water into empty sideboard (7) STEWARD
  
  5 Harass the spy on the street (6)
  
  9 Ill-at-ease pose about ten public shows (5)
  
  10 Whatever happens, no speed restriction! (2,3,4) AT ANY RATE
  
  11 Betel leaf to girl — one with the box (7) PAN-DORA
  
  12 Dismiss by a hand gesture (4,3)
  
  13 Number Ned putting out on and on for a long time (2,3)
  
  14 Misnomer I used for a kind of water-heater (9) IMMERSION
  
  16 As used to repair or make the street (4,5) ROAD METAL
  
  19 It’s eaten by the Spanish in a day… (5)
  
  21 … when going over with the top person (7)
  
  23 Worker on the track (7) GANGMAN
  
  24 One in a run Rita conducted over a fictional land (9)RURITANIA
  
  25 Tuesday in French (5)
  
  26 Neighbouring countryman in panel I formed (6) NEPALI
  
  27 Farmer’s fieldwork up to the time of mellow? (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Extensive comment made by Sikh leader crying over a stain (8,6) S-WEEPING RE-MARK
  
  2 Snapshot slips into English river — a wide area (7)
  
  3 Escape in cabs don summoned (7) ABSCOND
  
  4 One for whom work is play (9)
  
  5 Catcall (5)
  
  6 Film song completed (7)
  
  7 Almost climb over one Argentine football player (7)
  
  8 None feigns aide’s revising a loud report (9,5) DEAFENING NOISE
  
  15 Gardener in India on insect swallowing grain to the end: “Vicious” (9) MALI-GN-ANT
  
  17 Trainee trips at foreign racecourse (7)
  
  18 Ram upholds a hat-trick by warrior race (7)
  
  19 The least dress sported by man lacks finish (7)
  
  20 Ancient civilisation of the French has most of wall-painting covering one (7)
  
  22 Language for greeting new democracy’s leader in India’s capital (5) HINDI
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 8 23:17:46 2008.

  ALL DONE!!!!! TOO EASY TODAY......WHERE IS EVERYBODY ELSE
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 23:20:19 2008.

  maybe they are watching a drama about the marathas.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 23:34:00 2008.

  watchers included a monarch biting on a slice of melon.........
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 23:35:59 2008.

  ..... and the playhouse was not far from aintree....
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 8 23:38:37 2008.

  maybe they are watching scaloni playing football
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 8 23:40:48 2008.

  Actually clueless are we allowed to make these juvenile comments in here.........???????????
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 23:41:07 2008.

  scaloni is best in the second-half - he needs a layover.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 8 23:43:39 2008.

  not at all.....
  i thought i was on the other thread.
  "senior moments" are catching on me !!!???
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Aug 9 0:21:10 2008.

  "senior moments" or "junior traits"?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Aug 9 0:23:14 2008.

  
  Across
  
  1 Attendant on flight splashes water into empty sideboard (7) STEWARD
  
  5 Harass the spy on the street (6)MOLEST
  
  9 Ill-at-ease pose about ten public shows (5) EXPOS
  
  10 Whatever happens, no speed restriction! (2,3,4) AT ANY RATE
  
  11 Betel leaf to girl — one with the box (7) PAN-DORA
  
  12 Dismiss by a hand gesture (4,3)WAVE OFF
  
  13 Number Ned putting out on and on for a long time (2,3)NO END
  
  14 Misnomer I used for a kind of water-heater (9) IMMERSION
  
  16 As used to repair or make the street (4,5) ROAD METAL
  
  19 It’s eaten by the Spanish in a day… (5)
  
  21 … when going over with the top person (7)
  
  23 Worker on the track (7) GANGMAN
  
  24 One in a run Rita conducted over a fictional land (9)RURITANIA
  
  25 Tuesday in French (5)
  
  26 Neighbouring countryman in panel I formed (6) NEPALI
  
  27 Farmer’s fieldwork up to the time of mellow? (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Extensive comment made by Sikh leader crying over a stain (8,6) S-WEEPING RE-MARK
  
  2 Snapshot slips into English river — a wide area (7)
  
  3 Escape in cabs don summoned (7) ABSCOND
  
  4 One for whom work is play (9)
  
  5 Catcall (5)
  
  6 Film song completed (7)
  
  7 Almost climb over one Argentine football player (7)
  
  8 None feigns aide’s revising a loud report (9,5) DEAFENING NOISE
  
  15 Gardener in India on insect swallowing grain to the end: “Vicious” (9) MALI-GN-ANT
  
  17 Trainee trips at foreign racecourse (7)
  
  18 Ram upholds a hat-trick by warrior race (7)
  
  19 The least dress sported by man lacks finish (7)
  
  20 Ancient civilisation of the French has most of wall-painting covering one (7)
  
  22 Language for greeting new democracy’s leader in India’s capital (5) HINDI
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Aug 9 0:33:18 2008.

  pp,
  "child is the father of man".
  this time i am on the right thread.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Aug 9 0:37:45 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Attendant on flight splashes water into empty sideboard (7) STEWARD
  
  5 Harass the spy on the street (6)MOLEST
  
  9 Ill-at-ease pose about ten public shows (5) EXPOS
  
  10 Whatever happens, no speed restriction! (2,3,4) AT ANY RATE
  
  11 Betel leaf to girl — one with the box (7) PAN-DORA
  
  12 Dismiss by a hand gesture (4,3)WAVE OFF
  
  13 Number Ned putting out on and on for a long time (2,3)NO END
  
  14 Misnomer I used for a kind of water-heater (9) IMMERSION
  
  16 As used to repair or make the street (4,5) ROAD METAL
  
  19 It’s eaten by the Spanish in a day… (5) MELON
  
  21 … when going over with the top person (7) MONARCH
  
  23 Worker on the track (7) GANGMAN
  
  24 One in a run Rita conducted over a fictional land (9)RURITANIA
  
  25 Tuesday in French (5) MARDI
  
  26 Neighbouring countryman in panel I formed (6) NEPALI
  
  27 Farmer’s fieldwork up to the time of mellow? (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Extensive comment made by Sikh leader crying over a stain (8,6) S-WEEPING RE-MARK
  
  2 Snapshot slips into English river — a wide area (7) EXPANSE
  
  3 Escape in cabs don summoned (7) ABSCOND
  
  4 One for whom work is play (9) DRAMATIST
  
  5 Catcall (5) MEAOW
  
  6 Film song completed (7) LAYOVER
  
  7 Almost climb over one Argentine football player (7) SCALONI
  
  8 None feigns aide’s revising a loud report (9,5) DEAFENING NOISE
  
  15 Gardener in India on insect swallowing grain to the end: “Vicious” (9) MALI-GN-ANT
  
  17 Trainee trips at foreign racecourse (7) AINTREE
  
  18 Ram upholds a hat-trick by warrior race (7) MARATHA
  
  19 The least dress sported by man lacks finish (7) MINIMUM (MINIMAL?)
  
  20 Ancient civilisation of the French has most of wall-painting covering one (7)
  
  22 Language for greeting new democracy’s leader in India’s capital (5) HINDI
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Aug 9 0:38:25 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Attendant on flight splashes water into empty sideboard (7) STEWARD
  
  5 Harass the spy on the street (6)MOLEST
  
  9 Ill-at-ease pose about ten public shows (5) EXPOS
  
  10 Whatever happens, no speed restriction! (2,3,4) AT ANY RATE
  
  11 Betel leaf to girl — one with the box (7) PAN-DORA
  
  12 Dismiss by a hand gesture (4,3)WAVE OFF
  
  13 Number Ned putting out on and on for a long time (2,3)NO END
  
  14 Misnomer I used for a kind of water-heater (9) IMMERSION
  
  16 As used to repair or make the street (4,5) ROAD METAL
  
  19 It’s eaten by the Spanish in a day… (5) MELON
  
  21 … when going over with the top person (7)MONARCH
  
  23 Worker on the track (7) GANGMAN
  
  24 One in a run Rita conducted over a fictional land (9)RURITANIA
  
  25 Tuesday in French (5)MARDI
  
  26 Neighbouring countryman in panel I formed (6) NEPALI
  
  27 Farmer’s fieldwork up to the time of mellow? (7) TILLAGE
  
  Down
  
  1 Extensive comment made by Sikh leader crying over a stain (8,6) S-WEEPING RE-MARK
  
  2 Snapshot slips into English river — a wide area (7) EXPANSE
  
  3 Escape in cabs don summoned (7) ABSCOND
  
  4 One for whom work is play (9) DRAMATIST
  
  5 Catcall (5)MIAOW
  
  6 Film song completed (7) LAYOVER
  
  7 Almost climb over one Argentine football player (7)SCALONI
  
  8 None feigns aide’s revising a loud report (9,5) DEAFENING NOISE
  
  15 Gardener in India on insect swallowing grain to the end: “Vicious” (9) MALI-GN-ANT
  
  17 Trainee trips at foreign racecourse (7)AINTREE
  
  18 Ram upholds a hat-trick by warrior race (7) MARATHA
  
  19 The least dress sported by man lacks finish (7) MINIMAL
  
  20 Ancient civilisation of the French has most of wall-painting covering one (7) LEMURIA
  
  22 Language for greeting new democracy’s leader in India’s capital (5) HINDI
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Aug 9 0:39:52 2008.

  CLUELESS wrote:

  pp, "child is the father of man". this time i am on the right thread.

  
  
  Incorrigiblel?!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Aug 9 0:41:02 2008.

  Delightful teamwork!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Aug 9 21:57:13 2008.

  Across
  
  1 One who nicks metal? (6)
  
  4 Crowns one with a vegetable? (8) CAPSICUM
  
  10 And on came stupid comic, joke teller (5-2,8)
  
  11 House in city on the Lune (9)
  
  12 Press in entrance hall (5)
  
  13 Pantomime character made merry (4)
  
  14 Gambling game attended by Italian chap in Riviera resort (5,5)
  
  18 One who can't take it? (10)
  
  19 Island, still English (4)
  
  21 Provide witty remark after end of charade (5)
  
  23 Awfully smart, made capital (9) AMSTERDAM
  
  24 One Columbian, one drunk on very rare occasions (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
  
  25 Climbing plant cute ape chewed up (5,3)
  
  26 B---- Brit? My word! (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Keep hairy novel (6,9)
  
  2 Schemes involving one servant, a person on the level? (9)
  
  3 Win over intent listener (6)
  
  5 Love affair starts to annoy most of us (5)
  
  6 Detective story by Haggard - left in lurch? (8)
  
  7 Cold, member making ascent (5)
  
  8 Song - `Three Coins .'? (5,5,5)
  MONEY MONEY MONEY
  
  9 Points to broken cuspidor (8)
  
  15 They must accommodate girl over in Greek region (8)
  
  16 Parasite, plump despicable person (9)
  
  17 Monk in carriage tips rarely (8)
  
  20 Tell about meat (6)
  
  22 Pawnbroker has soiled article removed (5)
  
  23 Humiliate a foundation (5)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Aug 9 23:02:50 2008.

  Across
  
  1 One who nicks metal? (6)
  
  4 Crowns one with a vegetable? (8) CAPSICUM
  
  10 And on came stupid comic, joke teller (5-2,8) STAND UP COMEDIAN
  
  11 House in city on the Lune (9)
  
  12 Press in entrance hall (5)
  
  13 Pantomime character made merry (4)
  
  14 Gambling game attended by Italian chap in Riviera resort (5,5)
  
  18 One who can't take it? (10)
  
  19 Island, still English (4)
  
  21 Provide witty remark after end of charade (5)
  
  23 Awfully smart, made capital (9) AMSTERDAM
  
  24 One Columbian, one drunk on very rare occasions (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
  
  25 Climbing plant cute ape chewed up (5,3)
  
  26 B---- Brit? My word! (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Keep hairy novel (6,9)
  
  2 Schemes involving one servant, a person on the level? (9) PLAINSMAN
  
  3 Win over intent listener (6)
  
  5 Love affair starts to annoy most of us (5) AMOUR
  
  6 Detective story by Haggard - left in lurch? (8)
  
  7 Cold, member making ascent (5)
  
  8 Song - `Three Coins .'? (5,5,5)
  MONEY MONEY MONEY
  
  9 Points to broken cuspidor (8)
  
  15 They must accommodate girl over in Greek region (8)
  
  16 Parasite, plump despicable person (9)
  
  17 Monk in carriage tips rarely (8)
  
  20 Tell about meat (6) RE VEAL
  
  22 Pawnbroker has soiled article removed (5)
  
  23 Humiliate a foundation (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Aug 9 23:51:22 2008.

  Across
  
  1 One who nicks metal? (6)
  
  4 Crowns one with a vegetable? (8) CAPSICUM
  
  10 And on came stupid comic, joke teller (5-2,8) STAND UP COMEDIAN
  
  11 House in city on the Lune (9)
  
  12 Press in entrance hall (5)LOBBY
  
  13 Pantomime character made merry (4)
  
  14 Gambling game attended by Italian chap in Riviera resort (5,5)
  
  18 One who can't take it? (10)
  
  19 Island, still English (4)
  
  21 Provide witty remark after end of charade (5)
  
  23 Awfully smart, made capital (9) AMSTERDAM
  
  24 One Columbian, one drunk on very rare occasions (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
  
  25 Climbing plant cute ape chewed up (5,3)
  
  26 B---- Brit? My word! (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Keep hairy novel (6,9)
  
  2 Schemes involving one servant, a person on the level? (9) PLAINSMAN
  
  3 Win over intent listener (6) ENDEAR
  
  5 Love affair starts to annoy most of us (5) AMOUR
  
  6 Detective story by Haggard - left in lurch? (8)
  
  7 Cold, member making ascent (5)CLIMB
  
  8 Song - `Three Coins .'? (5,5,5)
  MONEY MONEY MONEY
  
  9 Points to broken cuspidor (8)
  
  15 They must accommodate girl over in Greek region (8)
  
  16 Parasite, plump despicable person (9)
  
  17 Monk in carriage tips rarely (8)
  
  20 Tell about meat (6) RE VEAL
  
  22 Pawnbroker has soiled article removed (5)
  
  23 Humiliate a foundation (5)ABASE
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 10 2:01:13 2008.

  Across
  
  1 One who nicks metal? (6) COPPER
  
  4 Crowns one with a vegetable? (8) CAPSICUM
  
  10 And on came stupid comic, joke teller (5-2,8) STAND UP COMEDIAN
  
  11 House in city on the Lune (9) LANCASTER
  
  12 Press in entrance hall (5)LOBBY
  
  13 Pantomime character made merry (4) DAME
  
  14 Gambling game attended by Italian chap in Riviera resort (5,5) MONTE CARLO
  
  18 One who can't take it? (10) NONDRINKER
  
  19 Island, still English (4) BUT E
  
  21 Provide witty remark after end of charade (5) E QUIP[/B]
  
  23 Awfully smart, made capital (9) AMSTERDAM
  
  24 One Columbian, one drunk on very rare occasions (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
  
  25 Climbing plant cute ape chewed up (5,3) SWEET PEA
  
  26 B---- Brit? My word! (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Keep hairy novel (6,9) CASTLE DANGEROUS
  
  2 Schemes involving one servant, a person on the level? (9) PLAINSMAN
  
  3 Win over intent listener (6) ENDEAR
  
  5 Love affair starts to annoy most of us (5) AMOUR
  
  6 Detective story by Haggard - left in lurch? (8) SHERLOCK
  
  7 Cold, member making ascent (5)CLIMB
  
  8 Song - `Three Coins .'? (5,5,5)
  MONEY MONEY MONEY
  
  9 Points to broken cuspidor (8) SPITTOON
  
  15 They must accommodate girl over in Greek region (8) THE(SSAL<-)Y
  
  16 Parasite, plump despicable person (9) ROUNDWORM
  
  17 Monk in carriage tips rarely (8) TRAP PIST
  
  20 Tell about meat (6) RE VEAL
  
  22 Pawnbroker has soiled article removed (5) UNCLE(-AN)
  
  23 Humiliate a foundation (5)ABASE
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 10 2:04:05 2008.

  26 B---- Brit? My word! (6) B LIMEY
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 10 3:16:53 2008.

  Great!
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Aug 10 4:31:54 2008.

  the damn internet connection........missed out on all the fun
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 10 11:24:12 2008.

  Internet connection & power failure are 2 great villains to us, addicts!!!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Aug 10 20:46:44 2008.

  that is really frustrating.
  
  a must, in our country, are:
  # inverter, and/or
  #laptop
  #uninterrupted connectivity
  # tons of patience, and
  # a fatalistic approach to life.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Aug 10 20:55:40 2008.

  Trap·pist
  –noun 1. Roman Catholic Church. a member of a branch of the Cistercian order, observing the austere reformed rule established at La Trappe in 1664.
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Aug 10 21:06:24 2008.

  Across
  
   1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  
   5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)
  
  10 A type of deer (7)
  
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7)
  
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4)
  
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)
  
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10)
  
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)
  
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5)
  
  24 Set up our trial (6)
  
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)
  
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7)
  
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6)
  
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)
  
   2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)
  
   3 Mass medium? (6)
  
   4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)
  
   6 All that is in revues (revised) (8)
  
   7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)
  
   8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  
   9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4)
  
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8)
  
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4)
  
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3)
  
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6)
  
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 10 22:05:16 2008.

  Across
  1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  
  5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)
  
  10 A type of deer (7)
  
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7)
  
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4)
  
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)
  
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10)
  
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)
  
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5)
  
  24 Set up our trial (6)
  
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)
  
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7)
  
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6) DESIST
  
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)
  
  2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)
  
  3 Mass medium? (6)
  
  4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)
  
  6 All that is in revues (revised) (8) UNIVERSE
  
  7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)
  
  8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  
  9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4)
  
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8) OBTRUDES
  
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4)
  
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3)
  
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6) CITRUS
  
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Aug 10 22:45:14 2008.

  Across
  1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  
  5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)
  
  10 A type of deer (7)
  
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7)
  
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4)
  
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)
  
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10) FOOTBRIDGE
  
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)
  
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5) RED-BROWN
  
  24 Set up our trial (6)
  
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)
  
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7)
  
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6) DESIST
  
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)
  
  2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)
  
  3 Mass medium? (6)
  
  4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)
  
  6 All that is in revues (revised) (8) UNIVERSE
  
  7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)
  
  8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  
  9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4) CIVIL WARS
  
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8) OBTRUDES
  
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4) OLD BOYS
  
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3)
  
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6) CITRUS
  
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 10 22:58:04 2008.

  Across
  1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  
  5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)
  
  10 A type of deer (7)
  
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7)
  
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4)
  
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)
  
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10) FOOTBRIDGE
  
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)
  
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5) RED-BROWN
  
  24 Set up our trial (6)
  
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)AVOIDER
  
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7)
  
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6) DESIST
  
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)STRAIGHTFORWARD
  
  2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)
  
  3 Mass medium? (6)
  
  4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)MAKE
  
  6 All that is in revues (revised) (8) UNIVERSE
  
  7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)MARTINI
  
  8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  
  9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4) CIVIL WARS
  
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8) OBTRUDES
  
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4) OLD BOYS
  
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3)
  
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6) CITRUS
  
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 10 22:59:17 2008.

  CLUELESS wrote:

  that is really frustrating. a must, in our country, are: # inverter, and/or #laptop #uninterrupted connectivity # tons of patience, and # a fatalistic approach to life.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Aug 10 23:32:44 2008.

  Across
  1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  
  5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)NUTMEG
  
  10 A type of deer (7)
  
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7)
  
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4)
  
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)DISMISSIVE
  
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10) FOOTBRIDGE
  
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)
  
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5) RED-BROWN
  
  24 Set up our trial (6)
  
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)AVOIDER
  
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7)
  
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6) DESIST
  
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)STRAIGHTFORWARD
  
  2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)ATELEIR
  
  3 Mass medium? (6)
  
  4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)MAKE
  
  6 All that is in revues (revised) (8) UNIVERSE
  
  7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)MARTINI
  
  8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  
  9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  REAL IMAGE
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4) CIVIL WARS
  
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8) OBTRUDES
  
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4) OLD BOYS
  
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3)
  
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6) CITRUS
  
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Aug 10 23:37:37 2008.

  Across
  1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  
  5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)NUTMEG
  
  10 A type of deer (7) ROEBUCK
  
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7)
  
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4)
  
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)DISMISSIVE
  
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10) FOOTBRIDGE
  
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)
  
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5) RED-BROWN
  
  24 Set up our trial (6) RIGOUR
  
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)AVOIDER
  
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7) SERVANT
  
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6) DESIST
  
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)STRAIGHTFORWARD
  
  2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)ATELEIR
  
  3 Mass medium? (6) CHURCH
  
  4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)MAKE
  
  6 All that is in revues (revised) (8) UNIVERSE
  
  7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)MARTINI
  
  8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  
  9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  REAL IMAGE
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4) CIVIL WARS
  
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8) OBTRUDES
  
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4) OLD BOYS
  
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3)
  
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6) CITRUS
  
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Aug 10 23:56:56 2008.

  Across
  1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)NUTMEG
  10 A type of deer (7) ROEBUCK
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7) EMIGRES
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4) HERD
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)DISMISSIVE
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10) FOOTBRIDGE
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5) RED-BROWN
  24 Set up our trial (6) RIGOUR
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)AVOIDER
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7) SERVANT
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6) DESIST
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  REASSESS
  Down
  1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)STRAIGHTFORWARD
  2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)ATELEIR
  3 Mass medium? (6) CHURCH
  4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)MAKE
  6 All that is in revues (revised) (8) UNIVERSE
  7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)MARTINI
  8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  REAL IMAGE
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4) CIVIL WARS
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8) OBTRUDES
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4) OLD BOYS
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3)
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6) CITRUS
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4) ISLE
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Aug 11 0:21:53 2008.

  Just two more so i am giving them b4 time as i will not be here for the rest of the week.......please bear with me
  
  Across
  1 “What might an innocent person tell the inspector at checkpost?” “I don’t know the answer to your question!” (6,2) SEARCH ME
  5 Girl is after fruit and spice (6)NUTMEG
  10 A type of deer (7) ROEBUCK
  11 They leave one country to settle in another (7) EMIGRES
  12 I had taken a number in cupidity by extreme limits — senselessness (6) IDIOCY
  13 Rule trio out as being secret (8) ULTERIOR
  15 Mob taking part in another demonstration (4) HERD
  16 Is girl in seedy bar showing indifference? (10)DISMISSIVE
  18 Pedestrian crossing (10) FOOTBRIDGE
  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)FIST
  23 Colours of an earthy appearance (3-5) RED-BROWN
  24 Set up our trial (6) RIGOUR
  26 He shuns a village officer on bumpy ride (7)AVOIDER
  27 Civil employee taking notice with former pupil (7) SERVANT
  28 Stop on the wrong side to find the way (6) DESIST
  29 Estimate again that a ship’s in bay without a piece of cargo (8)
  REASSESS
  Down
  1 Where does a hospital worker go directly? Easy! (15)STRAIGHTFORWARD
  2 Studio that is later remodelled (7)ATELEIR
  3 Mass medium? (6) CHURCH
  4 Brand a king in the Middle East (4)MAKE
  6 All that is in revues (revised) (8) UNIVERSE
  7 Shop in India’s capital for popular cocktail (7)MARTINI
  8 Iterating sorest manifestations of a complaint (15) GASTROENTERITIS
  9 Picture as it is (4,5)
  REAL IMAGE
  14 These battles cause serious internal trouble (5,4) CIVIL WARS
  17 Pushes forward as riotous brutes do (8) OBTRUDES
  19 Fellows in a network of ex-pupils of a school (3,4) OLD BOYS
  21 Did people in that archaeological period have hard time? (4,3) IRON AGE
  22 Fruit, one with crust broken all around (6) CITRUS
  25 I catch some sleep in a place offshore (4) ISLE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Aug 11 0:33:14 2008.

  That is quite alright, ragsyboy!
  
  
  Another wonderful week started with a wonderful teamwork success!
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Aug 11 3:29:57 2008.

  20 Be inclined to fight in an old-fashioned way (4)FIST or TILT??
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Aug 11 3:46:51 2008.

  The inclusion of the word 'old-fashioned' in the clue tilts the answer towards the fist!!!
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Mon Aug 11 12:11:34 2008.

  The answer is TILT, I think.
  
  2 def
  
  Be inclined/fight in an old-fashioned way
  
  ... when knights on horsebacks tilted at each other or at windmills as in some story!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Aug 11 21:13:41 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Suck in air like a robber? (8)
  
   5 The rat, playing tricks, is a danger (6)
  
   9 White bull by North Arcot’s bushes (8)
  
  10 You may have a grievance in getting the answer to this clue (5)
  
  12 Close by is northern drum (4)
  
  13 The Emperor was exposed for not having them on (3,7) NEW CLOTHES
  
  15 One who has stable charges (6)
  
  17 Father away from fence to fish (4)
  
  19 All right, painter gets a plant (4)
  
  20 Agent catches j-journalist fast (6)
  
  24 At no time be irresolute (5,5)
  
  27 A marginal advantage? (4)
  
  29 Willow, very large one, approaching the outskirts of Ettumanur (5)
  
  30 Be “in”; don’t go out (4,4)
  
  31 Vehicle I took to the limits of Linganahally in an active manner (6)
  
  32 Cart I can drive in the south-eastern region (8) CARNATIC
  
  Down
  
   1 Sunshade is here: daybreak is late in coming (6)
  
   2 Writer thanks Dravidian leader for a five-year period (6)
  
   3 Attack to free one trapped within (4)
  
   4 Vestige of broken cart found by middlemen (5)
  
   6 The river-horse (5) HIPPO
  
   7 A jumbo attraction in the zoo (8)
  
   8 Trademark about the man is belief in God (6)
  
  11 Rare panic about century (6)
  
  14 Like top-class returning to the continent (4)
  
  16 Sailor on Los Angeles’ small vehicle (6)
  
  17 Ore deposit reportedly a burden (4)
  
  18 Throws about 5/6 boxer shorts (8) SKIVVIES
  
  21 Erroneous note to the doctor: “Bury someone” (6)
  
  22 Expert — one by right in France (6)
  
  23 Mount this in southern France (6)
  
  25 Game rally cut short in the country (5)
  
  26 One more run? (5)
  
  28 Fancy Anirudh’s face showing colour (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Aug 11 22:10:54 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Suck in air like a robber? (8)
  
  5 The rat, playing tricks, is a danger (6)
  
  9 White bull by North Arcot’s bushes (8)
  
  10 You may have a grievance in getting the answer to this clue (5)
  
  12 Close by is northern drum (4)
  
  13 The Emperor was exposed for not having them on (3,7) NEW CLOTHES
  
  15 One who has stable charges (6)
  
  17 Father away from fence to fish (4)
  
  19 All right, painter gets a plant (4)
  
  20 Agent catches j-journalist fast (6)
  
  24 At no time be irresolute (5,5)
  
  27 A marginal advantage? (4)
  
  29 Willow, very large one, approaching the outskirts of Ettumanur (5)
  
  30 Be “in”; don’t go out (4,4)
  
  31 Vehicle I took to the limits of Linganahally in an active manner (6)
  
  32 Cart I can drive in the south-eastern region (8) CARNATIC
  
  Down
  
  1 Sunshade is here: daybreak is late in coming (6)
  
  2 Writer thanks Dravidian leader for a five-year period (6) PEN TA D
  
  3 Attack to free one trapped within (4)
  
  4 Vestige of broken cart found by middlemen (5) TRAC E
  
  6 The river-horse (5) HIPPO
  
  7 A jumbo attraction in the zoo (8) ELEPHANT
  
  8 Trademark about the man is belief in God (6)
  
  11 Rare panic about century (6)
  
  14 Like top-class returning to the continent (4)
  
  16 Sailor on Los Angeles’ small vehicle (6)
  
  17 Ore deposit reportedly a burden (4)
  
  18 Throws about 5/6 boxer shorts (8) SKIVVIES
  
  21 Erroneous note to the doctor: “Bury someone” (6) ENTOMB
  
  22 Expert — one by right in France (6)
  
  23 Mount this in southern France (6)
  
  25 Game rally cut short in the country (5)
  
  26 One more run? (5)
  
  28 Fancy Anirudh’s face showing colour (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Aug 11 22:53:01 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Suck in air like a robber? (8) AS PIRATE
  
  5 The rat, playing tricks, is a danger (6) THREAT
  
  9 White bull by North Arcot’s bushes (8)
  
  10 You may have a grievance in getting the answer to this clue (5)
  
  12 Close by is northern drum (4)
  
  13 The Emperor was exposed for not having them on (3,7) NEW CLOTHES
  
  15 One who has stable charges (6)
  
  17 Father away from fence to fish (4)
  
  19 All right, painter gets a plant (4)
  
  20 Agent catches j-journalist fast (6)
  
  24 At no time be irresolute (5,5)
  
  27 A marginal advantage? (4)
  
  29 Willow, very large one, approaching the outskirts of Ettumanur (5)
  
  30 Be “in”; don’t go out (4,4) STAY HOME
  
  31 Vehicle I took to the limits of Linganahally in an active manner (6) BUSILY
  
  32 Cart I can drive in the south-eastern region (8) CARNATIC
  
  Down
  
  1 Sunshade is here: daybreak is late in coming (6)
  
  2 Writer thanks Dravidian leader for a five-year period (6) PEN TA D
  
  3 Attack to free one trapped within (4)
  
  4 Vestige of broken cart found by middlemen (5) TRAC E
  
  6 The river-horse (5) HIPPO
  
  7 A jumbo attraction in the zoo (8) ELEPHANT
  
  8 Trademark about the man is belief in God (6)
  
  11 Rare panic about century (6)
  
  14 Like top-class returning to the continent (4)
  
  16 Sailor on Los Angeles’ small vehicle (6)
  
  17 Ore deposit reportedly a burden (4)
  
  18 Throws about 5/6 boxer shorts (8) SKIVVIES
  
  21 Erroneous note to the doctor: “Bury someone” (6) ENTOMB
  
  22 Expert — one by right in France (6)
  
  23 Mount this in southern France (6)
  
  25 Game rally cut short in the country (5)
  
  26 One more run? (5)
  
  28 Fancy Anirudh’s face showing colour (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Aug 11 23:05:30 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Suck in air like a robber? (8) AS PIRATE
  
  5 The rat, playing tricks, is a danger (6) THREAT
  
  9 White bull by North Arcot’s bushes (8)
  
  10 You may have a grievance in getting the answer to this clue (5)
  
  12 Close by is northern drum (4)
  
  13 The Emperor was exposed for not having them on (3,7) NEW CLOTHES
  
  15 One who has stable charges (6)
  
  17 Father away from fence to fish (4)
  
  19 All right, painter gets a plant (4)
  
  20 Agent catches j-journalist fast (6)
  
  24 At no time be irresolute (5,5)
  
  27 A marginal advantage? (4)EDGE
  
  29 Willow, very large one, approaching the outskirts of Ettumanur (5)
  
  30 Be “in”; don’t go out (4,4) STAY HOME
  
  31 Vehicle I took to the limits of Linganahally in an active manner (6) BUSILY
  
  32 Cart I can drive in the south-eastern region (8) CARNATIC
  
  Down
  
  1 Sunshade is here: daybreak is late in coming (6)
  
  2 Writer thanks Dravidian leader for a five-year period (6) PEN TA D
  
  3 Attack to free one trapped within (4)
  
  4 Vestige of broken cart found by middlemen (5) TRAC E
  
  6 The river-horse (5) HIPPO
  
  7 A jumbo attraction in the zoo (8) ELEPHANT
  
  8 Trademark about the man is belief in God (6)
  
  11 Rare panic about century (6)
  
  14 Like top-class returning to the continent (4)
  
  16 Sailor on Los Angeles’ small vehicle (6)
  
  17 Ore deposit reportedly a burden (4)
  
  18 Throws about 5/6 boxer shorts (8) SKIVVIES
  
  21 Erroneous note to the doctor: “Bury someone” (6) ENTOMB
  
  22 Expert — one by right in France (6)ADROIT
  
  23 Mount this in southern France (6)
  
  25 Game rally cut short in the country (5)RURAL
  
  26 One more run? (5)EXTRA
  
  28 Fancy Anirudh’s face showing colour (4)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Aug 12 0:16:27 2008.

  Across
  1 Suck in air like a robber? (8) AS PIRATE
  5 The rat, playing tricks, is a danger (6) THREAT
  9 White bull by North Arcot’s bushes (8)
  10 You may have a grievance in getting the answer to this clue (5)
  12 Close by is northern drum (4) NEAR
  13 The Emperor was exposed for not having them on (3,7) NEW CLOTHES
  15 One who has stable charges (6)OSTLER
  17 Father away from fence to fish (4)
  19 All right, painter gets a plant (4)
  20 Agent catches j-journalist fast (6)
  24 At no time be irresolute (5,5)
  27 A marginal advantage? (4)EDGE
  29 Willow, very large one, approaching the outskirts of Ettumanur (5)
  30 Be “in”; don’t go out (4,4) STAY HOME
  31 Vehicle I took to the limits of Linganahally in an active manner (6) BUSILY
  32 Cart I can drive in the south-eastern region (8) CARNATIC
  Down
  1 Sunshade is here: daybreak is late in coming (6)
  2 Writer thanks Dravidian leader for a five-year period (6) PEN TA D
  3 Attack to free one trapped within (4)
  4 Vestige of broken cart found by middlemen (5) TRAC E
  6 The river-horse (5) HIPPO
  7 A jumbo attraction in the zoo (8) ELEPHANT
  8 Trademark about the man is belief in God (6) THEISM
  11 Rare panic about century (6)
  14 Like top-class returning to the continent (4)
  16 Sailor on Los Angeles’ small vehicle (6) LASCAR
  17 Ore deposit reportedly a burden (4)
  18 Throws about 5/6 boxer shorts (8) SKIVVIES
  21 Erroneous note to the doctor: “Bury someone” (6) ENTOMB
  22 Expert — one by right in France (6)ADROIT
  23 Mount this in southern France (6)
  25 Game rally cut short in the country (5)RURAL
  26 One more run? (5)EXTRA
  28 Fancy Anirudh’s face showing colour (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Aug 12 0:49:49 2008.

  Across
  1 Suck in air like a robber? (8) AS PIRATE
  5 The rat, playing tricks, is a danger (6) THREAT
  9 White bull by North Arcot’s bushes (8) NANDI NAs
  10 You may have a grievance in getting the answer to this clue (5) PEEVE
  12 Close by is northern drum (4) NEAR
  13 The Emperor was exposed for not having them on (3,7) NEW CLOTHES
  15 One who has stable charges (6)OSTLER
  17 Father away from fence to fish (4) (-PA)LING
  19 All right, painter gets a plant (4) OK RA
  20 Agent catches j-journalist fast (6) SP(E ED)Y
  24 At no time be irresolute (5,5) NEVER WAVER
  27 A marginal advantage? (4)EDGE
  29 Willow, very large one, approaching the outskirts of Ettumanur (5) OS I ER
  30 Be “in”; don’t go out (4,4) STAY HOME
  31 Vehicle I took to the limits of Linganahally in an active manner (6) BUSILY
  32 Cart I can drive in the south-eastern region (8) CARNATIC
  Down
  1 Sunshade is here: daybreak is late in coming (6) AWNING
  2 Writer thanks Dravidian leader for a five-year period (6) PEN TA D
  3 Attack to free one trapped within (4) R(A)ID
  4 Vestige of broken cart found by middlemen (5) TRAC E
  6 The river-horse (5) HIPPO
  7 A jumbo attraction in the zoo (8) ELEPHANT
  8 Trademark about the man is belief in God (6) THEISM
  11 Rare panic about century (6) SCAR(C)E
  14 Like top-class returning to the continent (4) AS IA
  16 Sailor on Los Angeles’ small vehicle (6) LASCAR
  17 Ore deposit reportedly a burden (4) LODE
  18 Throws about 5/6 boxer shorts (8) SKIVVIES
  21 Erroneous note to the doctor: “Bury someone” (6) ENTOMB
  22 Expert — one by right in France (6)ADROIT
  23 Mount this in southern France (6)
  25 Game rally cut short in the country (5)RURAL
  26 One more run? (5)EXTRA
  28 Fancy Anirudh’s face showing colour (4) CYAN
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Aug 12 2:51:23 2008.

  the compiler has to explain the answer to this!!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Aug 12 21:36:10 2008.

  Across
  
  1 As I turn, must dirty water cresses appear? (11) NASTURTIUMS
  
  9 Large vessel in which idli can be cooked? (7)
  
  10 Feeling that I am on to something that beats (7)
  
  11 Trap leaving Devon resort to move rapidly (4)
  
  12 Cell same as another with which it can unite (9)
  
  14 Magnetic personality of the groom, photogenic as ever (5) OOMPH
  
  16 Memos about those who heed (9)
  
  20 They produce harmony (9)
  
  23 A polite denial from a subordinate (2,3)
  
  24 Coalminer’s barge (5-4)
  
  26 No liking for what’s in store for youth at Ernakulam (4)
  
  29 Law yes, but not one to control tears (4,3)
  
  30 Fetched a price higher than what was fixed (7)
  
  31 Alarmist rangers come scrambling (11)
  
  Down
  
  1 Settle one stranger partially (4)
  
  2 Rollicking bash around Oriental queen (5)
  
  3 Not corresponding enough to be married? (9)
  
  4 Dog may wander in mountain range (7)
  
  5 Outfit that is always the same (7)
  
  6 I am out of supari — annoyed as above (5)
  
  7 Are they ever woken up from the railway track? (8)
  
  8 Give up! Agree to forget Bill is not present! (4)
  
  13 Wander around a European capital, reportedly (4) ROAM
  
  15 With half a mind, kindled worker eager to fight (8)
  
  17 A creature went off, though late in starting (3)
  
  18 City area that is unsegregated (3-6)
  
  19 Dry, confused Dean leaves love notes (4)
  
  21 Silence! A way the artist has with holy writing (7)
  
  22 Italian gentleman (7) SIGNORE
  
  24 Animal, we hear, is open to view (4)
  
  25 The time of one’s life? (5)
  
  27 It fits between the first and second toes (5)
  
  28 Twelfth month in Jewish calendar (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Aug 12 22:36:45 2008.

  Across
  1 As I turn, must dirty water cresses appear? (11) NASTURTIUMS
  9 Large vessel in which idli can be cooked? (7) STEAMER
  10 Feeling that I am on to something that beats (7) IMPULSE
  11 Trap leaving Devon resort to move rapidly (4)
  12 Cell same as another with which it can unite (9)
  14 Magnetic personality of the groom, photogenic as ever (5) OOMPH
  16 Memos about those who heed (9)
  20 They produce harmony (9)
  23 A polite denial from a subordinate (2,3)
  24 Coalminer’s barge (5-4)
  26 No liking for what’s in store for youth at Ernakulam (4)
  29 Law yes, but not one to control tears (4,3)
  30 Fetched a price higher than what was fixed (7)
  31 Alarmist rangers come scrambling (11) SCAREMONGER
  Down
  1 Settle one stranger partially (4)
  2 Rollicking bash around Oriental queen (5)
  3 Not corresponding enough to be married? (9)
  4 Dog may wander in mountain range (7)
  5 Outfit that is always the same (7)
  6 I am out of supari — annoyed as above (5)
  7 Are they ever woken up from the railway track? (8)
  8 Give up! Agree to forget Bill is not present! (4)
  13 Wander around a European capital, reportedly (4) ROAM
  15 With half a mind, kindled worker eager to fight (8)
  17 A creature went off, though late in starting (3)
  18 City area that is unsegregated (3-6)
  19 Dry, confused Dean leaves love notes (4)
  21 Silence! A way the artist has with holy writing (7)
  22 Italian gentleman (7) SIGNORE
  24 Animal, we hear, is open to view (4)
  25 The time of one’s life? (5)
  27 It fits between the first and second toes (5)
  28 Twelfth month in Jewish calendar (4) ADAR
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Aug 12 23:17:23 2008.

  
  
  Across
  1 As I turn, must dirty water cresses appear? (11) NASTURTIUMS
  9 Large vessel in which idli can be cooked? (7) STEAMER
  10 Feeling that I am on to something that beats (7) IMPULSE
  11 Trap leaving Devon resort to move rapidly (4)PART
  12 Cell same as another with which it can unite (9)
  14 Magnetic personality of the groom, photogenic as ever (5) OOMPH
  16 Memos about those who heed (9)REMINDERS
  20 They produce harmony (9)
  23 A polite denial from a subordinate (2,3)
  24 Coalminer’s barge (5-4)
  26 No liking for what’s in store for youth at Ernakulam (4)
  29 Law yes, but not one to control tears (4,3)
  30 Fetched a price higher than what was fixed (7)
  31 Alarmist rangers come scrambling (11) SCAREMONGER
  Down
  1 Settle one stranger partially (4)
  2 Rollicking bash around Oriental queen (5)SHEBA
  3 Not corresponding enough to be married? (9)UNMATCHED
  4 Dog may wander in mountain range (7)
  5 Outfit that is always the same (7)
  6 I am out of supari — annoyed as above (5)
  7 Are they ever woken up from the railway track? (8)
  8 Give up! Agree to forget Bill is not present! (4)
  13 Wander around a European capital, reportedly (4) ROAM
  15 With half a mind, kindled worker eager to fight (8)
  17 A creature went off, though late in starting (3)
  18 City area that is unsegregated (3-6)
  19 Dry, confused Dean leaves love notes (4)
  21 Silence! A way the artist has with holy writing (7)
  22 Italian gentleman (7) SIGNORE
  24 Animal, we hear, is open to view (4)
  25 The time of one’s life? (5)
  27 It fits between the first and second toes (5)
  28 Twelfth month in Jewish calendar (4) ADAR
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Aug 12 23:56:26 2008.

  Across
  1 As I turn, must dirty water cresses appear? (11) NASTURTIUMS
  9 Large vessel in which idli can be cooked? (7) STEAMER
  10 Feeling that I am on to something that beats (7) IMPULSE
  11 Trap leaving Devon resort to move rapidly (4)PART
  12 Cell same as another with which it can unite (9) ISOGAMETE
  14 Magnetic personality of the groom, photogenic as ever (5) OOMPH
  16 Memos about those who heed (9)REMINDERS
  20 They produce harmony (9)
  23 A polite denial from a subordinate (2,3)
  24 Coalminer’s barge (5-4)
  26 No liking for what’s in store for youth at Ernakulam (4)
  29 Law yes, but not one to control tears (4,3)
  30 Fetched a price higher than what was fixed (7) OUTSOLD
  31 Alarmist rangers come scrambling (11) SCAREMONGER
  Down
  1 Settle one stranger partially (4)
  2 Rollicking bash around Oriental queen (5)SHEBA
  3 Not corresponding enough to be married? (9)UNMATCHED
  4 Dog may wander in mountain range (7)
  5 Outfit that is always the same (7) UNIFORM
  6 I am out of supari — annoyed as above (5)
  7 Are they ever woken up from the railway track? (8)
  8 Give up! Agree to forget Bill is not present! (4)
  13 Wander around a European capital, reportedly (4) ROAM
  15 With half a mind, kindled worker eager to fight (8)
  17 A creature went off, though late in starting (3)
  18 City area that is unsegregated (3-6) NON GHETTO
  19 Dry, confused Dean leaves love notes (4)
  21 Silence! A way the artist has with holy writing (7) SHASTRA
  22 Italian gentleman (7) SIGNORE
  24 Animal, we hear, is open to view (4)
  25 The time of one’s life? (5)
  27 It fits between the first and second toes (5)
  28 Twelfth month in Jewish calendar (4) ADAR
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Aug 13 0:11:46 2008.

  Across
  1 As I turn, must dirty water cresses appear? (11) NASTURTIUMS
  9 Large vessel in which idli can be cooked? (7) STEAMER
  10 Feeling that I am on to something that beats (7) IMPULSE
  11 Trap leaving Devon resort to move rapidly (4)PART
  12 Cell same as another with which it can unite (9) ISOGAMETE
  14 Magnetic personality of the groom, photogenic as ever (5) OOMPH
  16 Memos about those who heed (9)REMINDERS
  20 They produce harmony (9) MELODISTS
  23 A polite denial from a subordinate (2,3) NO SIR
  24 Coalminer’s barge (5-4)
  26 No liking for what’s in store for youth at Ernakulam (4)
  29 Law yes, but not one to control tears (4,3)
  30 Fetched a price higher than what was fixed (7) OUTSOLD
  31 Alarmist rangers come scrambling (11) SCAREMONGER
  Down
  1 Settle one stranger partially (4) NEST
  2 Rollicking bash around Oriental queen (5)SHEBA
  3 Not corresponding enough to be married? (9)UNMATCHED
  4 Dog may wander in mountain range (7) TERRIER
  5 Outfit that is always the same (7) UNIFORM
  6 I am out of supari — annoyed as above (5)
  7 Are they ever woken up from the railway track? (8)
  8 Give up! Agree to forget Bill is not present! (4)
  13 Wander around a European capital, reportedly (4) ROAM
  15 With half a mind, kindled worker eager to fight (8)
  17 A creature went off, though late in starting (3)
  18 City area that is unsegregated (3-6) NON GHETTO
  19 Dry, confused Dean leaves love notes (4)
  21 Silence! A way the artist has with holy writing (7) SHASTRA
  22 Italian gentleman (7) SIGNORE
  24 Animal, we hear, is open to view (4)
  25 The time of one’s life? (5)
  27 It fits between the first and second toes (5)
  28 Twelfth month in Jewish calendar (4) ADAR
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Aug 13 0:44:32 2008.

  Across
  1 As I turn, must dirty water cresses appear? (11) NASTURTIUMS
  9 Large vessel in which idli can be cooked? (7) STEAMER
  10 Feeling that I am on to something that beats (7) IMPULSE
  11 Trap leaving Devon resort to move rapidly (4)PART DART?
  12 Cell same as another with which it can unite (9) ISOGAMETE
  14 Magnetic personality of the groom, photogenic as ever (5) OOMPH
  16 Memos about those who heed (9)REMINDERS
  20 They produce harmony (9) MELODISTS
  23 A polite denial from a subordinate (2,3) NO SIR
  24 Coalminer’s barge (5-4)
  26 No liking for what’s in store for youth at Ernakulam (4) HATE
  29 Law yes, but not one to control tears (4,3)
  30 Fetched a price higher than what was fixed (7) OUTSOLD
  31 Alarmist rangers come scrambling (11) SCAREMONGER
  Down
  1 Settle one stranger partially (4) NEST
  2 Rollicking bash around Oriental queen (5)SHEBA
  3 Not corresponding enough to be married? (9)UNMATCHED
  4 Dog may wander in mountain range (7) TERRIER
  5 Outfit that is always the same (7) UNIFORM
  6 I am out of supari — annoyed as above (5) SUPRA
  7 Are they ever woken up from the railway track? (8) SLEEPERS
  8 Give up! Agree to forget Bill is not present! (4) (-AC)CEDE
  13 Wander around a European capital, reportedly (4) ROAM
  15 With half a mind, kindled worker eager to fight (8) MI LIT ANT
  17 A creature went off, though late in starting (3) (-L)EFT
  18 City area that is unsegregated (3-6) NON GHETTO
  19 Dry, confused Dean leaves love notes (4)
  21 Silence! A way the artist has with holy writing (7) SHASTRA
  22 Italian gentleman (7) SIGNORE
  24 Animal, we hear, is open to view (4)
  25 The time of one’s life? (5)
  27 It fits between the first and second toes (5) THONG
  28 Twelfth month in Jewish calendar (4) ADAR
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Aug 13 1:53:49 2008.

  24 Coalminer’s barge (5-4) BUTTY-GANG
  29 Law yes, but not one to control tears (4,3) RENT ACT?
  
  19 Dry, confused Dean leaves love notes (4) SERE
  24 Animal, we hear, is open to view (4) BARE
  25 The time of one’s life? (5) YEARS
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 13 3:10:15 2008.

  Brilliant!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 13 21:20:55 2008.

  
  
  Across
  
  
   1 Army personnel calling for discharge (9)
  
   6 The man who’s always ready to take part (5)ACTOR
  
   9 Nice to find Henry in a place appropriate for him (5)
  
  10 Rugby players getting on with the presentation (9)
  
  11 Bad luck if it’s parmesan (4,6)
  
  12 What divides the church, say, in Ireland, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Arranges seating (7)
  
  15 They are timeless, never growing old (7)
  
  17 They are not suited to camp life (7)
  
  19 Wandering for miles, as wildly as can be (7)
  
  20 Not all feel a need for a stiff drink (4)
  
  22 Mob of cattle kept on public land? (6,4)
  
  25 Not knowing or caring one has got into a mess (9)
  
  26 Sam to create artificial opening tube for colostomy (5)
  
  27 Remarkable outcome of turning on Edward (5)
  
  28 French ground in hollow is a hindrance (9)
  
  
  Down
  
  
   1 Sped to China to establish a stock farm (5)
  
   2 Badly made critic will be wasted (9)
  
   3 Amazed at getting only a walk-on role? (10)
  
   4 Force into service (7)
  
   5 Sonia in charge possibly of foreign capital (7)
  
   6 A bar made for the Semitic people (4)
  
   7 Works the unwary may get caught in (5)TASKS
  
   8 Returns to a former state (9)
  
  13 Morris seen somehow as lecturer in morals (10)SERMONISER
  
  14 Feeling onset is an error (9)SENSATION
  
  16 Deserve to be replaced as a docker (9)
  
  18 Held in contempt and cut without point (7)
  
  19 Support a company branch (7)
  
  21 Principle one holds as true (5)
  
  23 Bill gets a call-up in America (5)
  
  24 Fruitless, badly organised raid (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Aug 13 22:53:23 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Army personnel calling for discharge (9)
  
  6 The man who’s always ready to take part (5)ACTOR
  
  9 Nice to find Henry in a place appropriate for him (5)
  
  10 Rugby players getting on with the presentation (9)
  
  11 Bad luck if it’s parmesan (4,6) HARD CHEESE
  
  12 What divides the church, say, in Ireland, perhaps (4)
  
  14 Arranges seating (7)
  
  15 They are timeless, never growing old (7)
  
  17 They are not suited to camp life (7)
  
  19 Wandering for miles, as wildly as can be (7)
  
  20 Not all feel a need for a stiff drink (4)
  
  22 Mob of cattle kept on public land? (6,4)
  
  25 Not knowing or caring one has got into a mess (9) IGNORANCE
  
  26 Sam to create artificial opening tube for colostomy (5)
  
  27 Remarkable outcome of turning on Edward (5)
  
  28 French ground in hollow is a hindrance (9)
  
  Down
  
  1 Sped to China to establish a stock farm (5)
  
  2 Badly made critic will be wasted (9) MACERATED
  
  3 Amazed at getting only a walk-on role? (10) SPEECHLESS
  
  4 Force into service (7)
  
  5 Sonia in charge possibly of foreign capital (7)
  
  6 A bar made for the Semitic people (4)
  
  7 Works the unwary may get caught in (5)TASKS
  
  8 Returns to a former state (9)
  
  13 Morris seen somehow as lecturer in morals (10)SERMONISER
  
  14 Feeling onset is an error (9)SENSATION
  
  16 Deserve to be replaced as a docker (9)
  
  18 Held in contempt and cut without point (7)
  
  19 Support a company branch (7)
  
  21 Principle one holds as true (5)
  
  23 Bill gets a call-up in America (5)
  
  24 Fruitless, badly organised raid (4)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Aug 13 23:09:56 2008.

  Across
  1 Army personnel calling for discharge (9)
  6 The man who’s always ready to take part (5)ACTOR
  9 Nice to find Henry in a place appropriate for him (5) NICHE
  10 Rugby players getting on with the presentation (9)
  11 Bad luck if it’s parmesan (4,6) HARD CHEESE
  12 What divides the church, say, in Ireland, perhaps (4)
  14 Arranges seating (7)
  15 They are timeless, never growing old (7)
  17 They are not suited to camp life (7)
  19 Wandering for miles, as wildly as can be (7) AIMLESS
  20 Not all feel a need for a stiff drink (4)
  22 Mob of cattle kept on public land? (6,4)
  25 Not knowing or caring one has got into a mess (9) IGNORANCE
  26 Sam to create artificial opening tube for colostomy (5)
  27 Remarkable outcome of turning on Edward (5)
  28 French ground in hollow is a hindrance (9)
  Down
  1 Sped to China to establish a stock farm (5) RANCH
  2 Badly made critic will be wasted (9) MACERATED
  3 Amazed at getting only a walk-on role? (10) SPEECHLESS
  4 Force into service (7)
  5 Sonia in charge possibly of foreign capital (7) NICOSIA
  6 A bar made for the Semitic people (4)
  7 Works the unwary may get caught in (5)TASKS
  8 Returns to a former state (9)
  13 Morris seen somehow as lecturer in morals (10)SERMONISER
  14 Feeling onset is an error (9)SENSATION
  16 Deserve to be replaced as a docker (9)
  18 Held in contempt and cut without point (7)
  19 Support a company branch (7)
  21 Principle one holds as true (5)
  23 Bill gets a call-up in America (5)
  24 Fruitless, badly organised raid (4)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Aug 13 23:47:03 2008.

  Across
  1 Army personnel calling for discharge (9)
  6 The man who’s always ready to take part (5)ACTOR
  9 Nice to find Henry in a place appropriate for him (5) NICHE
  10 Rugby players getting on with the presentation (9)
  11 Bad luck if it’s parmesan (4,6) HARD CHEESE
  12 What divides the church, say, in Ireland, perhaps (4)
  14 Arranges seating (7)
  15 They are timeless, never growing old (7)
  17 They are not suited to camp life (7) NUDISTS
  19 Wandering for miles, as wildly as can be (7) AIMLESS
  20 Not all feel a need for a stiff drink (4)
  22 Mob of cattle kept on public land? (6,4)
  25 Not knowing or caring one has got into a mess (9) IGNORANCE
  26 Sam to create artificial opening tube for colostomy (5)
  27 Remarkable outcome of turning on Edward (5)
  28 French ground in hollow is a hindrance (9)
  Down
  1 Sped to China to establish a stock farm (5) RANCH
  2 Badly made critic will be wasted (9) MACERATED
  3 Amazed at getting only a walk-on role? (10) SPEECHLESS
  4 Force into service (7)
  5 Sonia in charge possibly of foreign capital (7) NICOSIA
  6 A bar made for the Semitic people (4)
  7 Works the unwary may get caught in (5)TASKS
  8 Returns to a former state (9) REGRESSES
  13 Morris seen somehow as lecturer in morals (10)SERMONISER
  14 Feeling onset is an error (9)SENSATION
  16 Deserve to be replaced as a docker (9) STEVADORE
  18 Held in contempt and cut without point (7)
  19 Support a company branch (7) ARMREST
  21 Principle one holds as true (5)
  23 Bill gets a call-up in America (5)
  24 Fruitless, badly organised raid (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Aug 13 23:54:14 2008.

  Across
  1 Army personnel calling for discharge (9)
  6 The man who’s always ready to take part (5)ACTOR
  9 Nice to find Henry in a place appropriate for him (5) NICHE
  10 Rugby players getting on with the presentation (9)
  11 Bad luck if it’s parmesan (4,6) HARD CHEESE
  12 What divides the church, say, in Ireland, perhaps (4)
  14 Arranges seating (7)
  15 They are timeless, never growing old (7)
  17 They are not suited to camp life (7) NUDISTS
  19 Wandering for miles, as wildly as can be (7) AIMLESS
  20 Not all feel a need for a stiff drink (4) ASTI
  22 Mob of cattle kept on public land? (6,4)
  25 Not knowing or caring one has got into a mess (9) IGNORANCE
  26 Sam to create artificial opening tube for colostomy (5)
  27 Remarkable outcome of turning on Edward (5)
  28 French ground in hollow is a hindrance (9) DE TERRE NT
  Down
  1 Sped to China to establish a stock farm (5) RANCH
  2 Badly made critic will be wasted (9) MACERATED
  3 Amazed at getting only a walk-on role? (10) SPEECHLESS
  4 Force into service (7)
  5 Sonia in charge possibly of foreign capital (7) NICOSIA
  6 A bar made for the Semitic people (4)
  7 Works the unwary may get caught in (5)TASKS
  8 Returns to a former state (9) REGRESSES
  13 Morris seen somehow as lecturer in morals (10)SERMONISER
  14 Feeling onset is an error (9)SENSATION
  16 Deserve to be replaced as a docker (9) STEVADORE
  18 Held in contempt and cut without point (7)
  19 Support a company branch (7) ARMREST
  21 Principle one holds as true (5) TENET
  23 Bill gets a call-up in America (5)
  24 Fruitless, badly organised raid (4) ARID
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Aug 14 0:01:16 2008.

  maybe REGRESSES is wrong....if 7Dn. is TASKS and maybe 12ac is isle? say like aisle
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 14 0:14:33 2008.

  maybe REGRESSES is wrong....if 7Dn. is TASKS
  Regresses is right, TASKS is wrong. It is TOILS
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Aug 14 0:20:40 2008.

  thanks KKrao....i think ive wrapped the whole thing....but cant wait till 10 am.....to post..bye everybody..have fun
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 14 1:12:02 2008.

  Across
  1 Army personnel calling for discharge (9) REMISSION
  6 The man who’s always ready to take part (5)ACTOR
  9 Nice to find Henry in a place appropriate for him (5) NICHE
  10 Rugby players getting on with the presentation (9) PACK AGING
  11 Bad luck if it’s parmesan (4,6) HARD CHEESE
  12 What divides the church, say, in Ireland, perhaps (4) ISLE
  14 Arranges seating (7) SETTLES
  15 They are timeless, never growing old (7) AGEISTS?
  17 They are not suited to camp life (7) NUDISTS
  19 Wandering for miles, as wildly as can be (7) AIMLESS
  20 Not all feel a need for a stiff drink (4) ASTI
  22 Mob of cattle kept on public land? (6,4) COMMON HERD
  25 Not knowing or caring one has got into a mess (9) IGNORANCE
  26 Sam to create artificial opening tube for colostomy (5) STOMA
  27 Remarkable outcome of turning on Edward (5) NOTED
  28 French ground in hollow is a hindrance (9) DE TERRE NT
  Down
  1 Sped to China to establish a stock farm (5) RANCH
  2 Badly made critic will be wasted (9) MACERATED
  3 Amazed at getting only a walk-on role? (10) SPEECHLESS
  4 Force into service (7) IMPRESS
  5 Sonia in charge possibly of foreign capital (7) NICOSIA
  6 A bar made for the Semitic people (4) ARAB
  7 Works the unwary may get caught in (5)TASKS TOILS
  8 Returns to a former state (9) REGRESSES
  13 Morris seen somehow as lecturer in morals (10)SERMONISER
  14 Feeling onset is an error (9)SENSATION
  16 Deserve to be replaced as a docker (9) STEVADORE STEVEDORE
  18 Held in contempt and cut without point (7)
  SCOR(N)ED
  19 Support a company branch (7) ARMREST
  21 Principle one holds as true (5) TENET
  23 Bill gets a call-up in America (5) DRAFT
  24 Fruitless, badly organised raid (4) ARID
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Aug 14 21:58:44 2008.

  Across
   1 Touchy people put out by those wanting to negotiate (7)
   5 This smoke leaves carbon and hooter damage (7) CHEROOT
  10 Projectile that leaves a detectable trail (6)
  11 To let after mid-April, quarters with some furniture (8)
  12 Observed a particular custom in writing to daughter (6)
  13 Inebriated chaps, those Sherwood Foresters (5,3)
  14 Abnormally strong man appeals for help? (6)
  15 Speaks in slow manner to attract many students (6)
  18 Climbed up in an hierarchical system (6)
  20 Sends money freely to meet expenses (6)
  23 It’s under a country’s jurisdiction, though over it (8) AIRSPACE
  25 Soldiers unable to withdraw (6)
  26 Resort to a lever for lift (8)
  27 Variations in game (6)
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts (7)
  29 Experience in thrilling sensation (7)
  Down
   2 In time a renegade blunders (6)
   3 Not a long distance visit to the pub (5,4)
   4 Note brightly coloured and very large screen (7)
   6 Unspecified large number takes Ted finally, to German doctor (7)
   7 Prepared to read to the young (5) READY
   8 From the soil we’ll get mineral deposits (3,5)
   9 Father’s no more disposed to be sincere (4,4,5)
  16 Craving post Christian clarity of speech (9)
  17 Famous runner having pains, about to be sick (8)
  19 Medico has a staff shortage that’s severe (7)
  21 Grave for English composer set afresh outside (7)
  22 To strike in a recession would be beastly (6)
  24 Make a point to always detach (5) SEVER
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 14 22:53:47 2008.

  Across
  1Touchy people put out by those wanting to negotiate (7)
  5 This smoke leaves carbon and hooter damage (7) CHEROOT
  10 Projectile that leaves a detectable trail (6)
  11 To let after mid-April, quarters with some furniture (8) RENTABLE
  12 Observed a particular custom in writing to daughter (6)
  13 Inebriated chaps, those Sherwood Foresters (5,3)
  14 Abnormally strong man appeals for help? (6)
  15 Speaks in slow manner to attract many students (6)
  18 Climbed up in an hierarchical system (6)
  20 Sends money freely to meet expenses (6)
  23 It’s under a country’s jurisdiction, though over it (8) AIRSPACE
  25 Soldiers unable to withdraw (6)
  26 Resort to a lever for lift (8) ELEVATOR
  27 Variations in game (6)
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts (7) OSTRICH
  29 Experience in thrilling sensation (7)
  Down
  2 In time a renegade blunders (6)
  3 Not a long distance visit to the pub (5,4)
  4 Note brightly coloured and very large screen (7)
  6 Unspecified large number takes Ted finally, to German doctor (7)
  7 Prepared to read to the young (5) READY
  8 From the soil we’ll get mineral deposits (3,5)
  9 Father’s no more disposed to be sincere (4,4,5)
  16 Craving post Christian clarity of speech (9)
  17 Famous runner having pains, about to be sick (8) ACH(ILL)ES
  19 Medico has a staff shortage that’s severe (7)
  21 Grave for English composer set afresh outside (7)
  22 To strike in a recession would be beastly (6)
  24 Make a point to always detach (5) SEVER
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Aug 14 23:46:39 2008.

  Across
  1Touchy people put out by those wanting to negotiate (7) FEELERS
  5 This smoke leaves carbon and hooter damage (7) CHEROOT
  10 Projectile that leaves a detectable trail (6)
  11 To let after mid-April, quarters with some furniture (8) RENTABLE
  12 Observed a particular custom in writing to daughter (6)
  13 Inebriated chaps, those Sherwood Foresters (5,3) MERRY MEN
  14 Abnormally strong man appeals for help? (6)
  15 Speaks in slow manner to attract many students (6)
  18 Climbed up in an hierarchical system (6)
  20 Sends money freely to meet expenses (6)
  23 It’s under a country’s jurisdiction, though over it (8) AIRSPACE
  25 Soldiers unable to withdraw (6)
  26 Resort to a lever for lift (8) ELEVATOR
  27 Variations in game (6)
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts (7) OSTRICH
  29 Experience in thrilling sensation (7)
  Down
  2 In time a renegade blunders (6)
  3 Not a long distance visit to the pub (5,4) LOCAL CALL
  4 Note brightly coloured and very large screen (7)
  6 Unspecified large number takes Ted finally, to German doctor (7)
  7 Prepared to read to the young (5) READY
  8 From the soil we’ll get mineral deposits (3,5)
  9 Father’s no more disposed to be sincere (4,4,5) FROM ONES HEART
  16 Craving post Christian clarity of speech (9)
  17 Famous runner having pains, about to be sick (8) ACH(ILL)ES
  19 Medico has a staff shortage that’s severe (7)
  21 Grave for English composer set afresh outside (7)
  22 To strike in a recession would be beastly (6)
  24 Make a point to always detach (5) SEVER
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Aug 14 23:56:12 2008.

  Across
   1 Touchy people put out by those wanting to negotiate (7)
  
   5 This smoke leaves carbon and hooter damage (7)
  
  10 Projectile that leaves a detectable trail (6) TRACER
  11 To let after mid-April, quarters with some furniture (8)
  
  12 Observed a particular custom in writing to daughter (6)
  
  13 Inebriated chaps, those Sherwood Foresters (5,3)
  
  14 Abnormally strong man appeals for help? (6)
  
  15 Speaks in slow manner to attract many students (6) DRAWLS
  
  18 Climbed up in an hierarchical system (6)
  
  20 Sends money freely to meet expenses (6) REMITS
  
  23 It’s under a country’s jurisdiction, though over it (8)
  
  25 Soldiers unable to withdraw (6)
  
  26 Resort to a lever for lift (8)
  
  27 Variations in game (6)
  
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts (7)
  
  29 Experience in thrilling sensation (7)
  
  
  
  Down
   2 In time a renegade blunders (6)
  
   3 Not a long distance visit to the pub (5,4)
  
   4 Note brightly coloured and very large screen (7)
  
   6 Unspecified large number takes Ted finally, to German doctor (7)
  
   7 Prepared to read to the young (5)
  
   8 From the soil we’ll get mineral deposits (3,5) OIL WELLS
  
   9 Father’s no more disposed to be sincere (4,4,5)
  
  16 Craving post Christian clarity of speech (9)
  
  17 Famous runner having pains, about to be sick (8)
  
  19 Medico has a staff shortage that’s severe (7)
  
  21 Grave for English composer set afresh outside (7)
  
  22 To strike in a recession would be beastly (6)
  
  24 Make a point to always detach (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 15 0:03:50 2008.

  sorry. i missed the earlier postings.
  and i withdraw 20 A.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 15 0:15:54 2008.

  Clueless,
  you are welcome to edit your posting and supplement with the correct one or a new one!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 15 0:18:29 2008.

  thanks for 'spending' the time for me.
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 15 1:58:24 2008.

  Across
  1Touchy people put out by those wanting to negotiate (7) FEELERS
  5 This smoke leaves carbon and hooter damage (7) CHEROOT
  10 Projectile that leaves a detectable trail (6) TRACER
  11 To let after mid-April, quarters with some furniture (8) RENTABLE
  12 Observed a particular custom in writing to daughter (6) STYLED
  13 Inebriated chaps, those Sherwood Foresters (5,3) MERRY MEN
  14 Abnormally strong man appeals for help? (6) SAMSON
  15 Speaks in slow manner to attract many students (6) DRAWLS
  18 Climbed up in an hierarchical system (6) SCALED
  20 Sends money freely to meet expenses (6) SPENDS
  23 It’s under a country’s jurisdiction, though over it (8) AIRSPACE
  25 Soldiers unable to withdraw (6) RECANTS
  26 Resort to a lever for lift (8) ELEVATOR
  27 Variations in game (6) ENIGMA
  28 He ignores unpleasant facts (7) OSTRICH
  29 Experience in thrilling sensation (7) ATINGLE
  Down
  2 In time a renegade blunders (6) ERRATA
  3 Not a long distance visit to the pub (5,4) LOCAL CALL
  4 Note brightly coloured and very large screen (7) REREDOS
  6 Unspecified large number takes Ted finally, to German doctor (7) HUNDRED
  7Prepared to read to the young (5) READY
  8 From the soil we’ll get mineral deposits (3,5) OIL WELLS
  9 Father’s no more disposed to be sincere (4,4,5) FROM ONES HEART
  16 Craving post Christian clarity of speech (9) ADDICTION
  17 Famous runner having pains, about to be sick (8) ACH(ILL)ES
  19 Medico has a staff shortage that’s severe (7) DRASTIC
  21 Grave for English composer set afresh outside (7) EARNEST
  22 To strike in a recession would be beastly (6) ANIMAL
  24 Make a point to always detach (5) SEVER
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 15 2:23:58 2008.

  sk123,
  how did you get SAMSON?
  (appeal for help).
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 15 2:45:37 2008.

  sk123,
  how did you get SAMSON?
  (appeal for help).
  
  MAN+SOS
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 15 7:05:29 2008.

  sk123,
  hats off!!!!
  ATINGLE was the best of the week.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 15 21:30:52 2008.

  Across
   1 Amateur festival charity performance is a perk (6,7)
  
   8 Sailors read a note and take flight (7)
  
   9 Intense hates of French trials (7)
  
  11 Despicable person possibly got time inside (3,3)
  
  13 Not legalised acts (8)
  
  15 Reproves a class with a fierce stare (5)
  
  16 Resumption of possession (7)
  
  18 In a grand manner move about to take picture though with pain (7)
  
  19 Annual plant with white flowers from Ireland (5)
  
  21 A duty carrying the queen’s train (8)
  
  23 An awkward position (6)
  
  25 Organised outing to rehabilitated oil port in Libya (7) TRIPOLI
  
  26 Judicial decision given of the French set of principles (7)
  
  28 Now is the time to make a donation (7,6)
  
  
  Down
   2 Sceptre representing honour (7) RESPECT
  
   3 Makes one fresh? (3)
  
   4 Conclusions shaped by divinity, wrote the Bard (4)
  
   5 Tip over cross put in unsafe position (10)
  
   6 Another special edition (5)
  
   7 To some extent it’s of Iran’s making (2,2,3)
  IN SO FAR
   8 It won’t be felt straightaway (5,6)
  
  10 Confident of one’s own worth despite revolutionary leader’s fuss (4-7)
  
  12 Crime committed by a minister losing his head (5)
  
  14 Parade for the said period (10)
  
  17 Thanks to expression of dissatisfaction, it’s prohibited (5) TABOO
  
  18 Prime soldier made out as chief (7)
  
  20 Learn maybe about preservationists, and see the light (7)
  
  22 Symbolises a kiss in a letter (5)
  
  24 Madam makes the Frenchman drop out for the first man (4)
  
  27 A slate pencil (3)
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Aug 15 21:59:53 2008.

  Across
   1 Amateur festival charity performance is a perk (6,7)
   8 Sailors read a note and take flight (7) ABSCOND
   9 Intense hates of French trials (7) DETESTS
  11 Despicable person possibly got time inside (3,3)
  13 Not legalised acts (8)
  15 Reproves a class with a fierce stare (5)
  16 Resumption of possession (7)
  18 In a grand manner move about to take picture though with pain (7) PANACHE
  19 Annual plant with white flowers from Ireland (5)
  21 A duty carrying the queen’s train (8)
  23 An awkward position (6)
  25 Organised outing to rehabilitated oil port in Libya (7) TRIPOLI
  26 Judicial decision given of the French set of principles (7)
  28 Now is the time to make a donation (7,6)
  Down
   2 Sceptre representing honour (7) RESPECT
   3 Makes one fresh? (3)
   4 Conclusions shaped by divinity, wrote the Bard (4)
   5 Tip over cross put in unsafe position (10)
   6 Another special edition (5)
   7 To some extent it’s of Iran’s making (2,2,3)
  IN SO FAR
   8 It won’t be felt straightaway (5,6) AFTER EFFECT
  10 Confident of one’s own worth despite revolutionary leader’s fuss (4-7)
  12 Crime committed by a minister losing his head (5)
  14 Parade for the said period (10)
  17 Thanks to expression of dissatisfaction, it’s prohibited (5) TABOO
  18 Prime soldier made out as chief (7)
  20 Learn maybe about preservationists, and see the light (7)
  22 Symbolises a kiss in a letter (5)
  24 Madam makes the Frenchman drop out for the first man (4)
  27 A slate pencil (3)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 15 23:09:30 2008.

  Across
  1 Amateur festival charity performance is a perk (6,7)
  8 Sailors read a note and take flight (7) ABSCOND
  9 Intense hates of French trials (7) DETESTS
  11 Despicable person possibly got time inside (3,3)
  13 Not legalised acts (8)
  15 Reproves a class with a fierce stare (5)
  16 Resumption of possession (7)
  18 In a grand manner move about to take picture though with pain (7) PANACHE
  19 Annual plant with white flowers from Ireland (5)
  21 A duty carrying the queen’s train (8)
  23 An awkward position (6)
  25 Organised outing to rehabilitated oil port in Libya (7) TRIPOLI
  26 Judicial decision given of the French set of principles (7)
  28 Now is the time to make a donation (7,6)
  Down
  2 Sceptre representing honour (7) RESPECT
  3 Makes one fresh? (3)
  4 Conclusions shaped by divinity, wrote the Bard (4)
  5 Tip over cross put in unsafe position (10)
  6 Another special edition (5) EXTRA
  7 To some extent it’s of Iran’s making (2,2,3)
  IN SO FAR
  8 It won’t be felt straightaway (5,6) AFTER EFFECT
  10 Confident of one’s own worth despite revolutionary leader’s fuss (4-7)
  12 Crime committed by a minister losing his head (5) ARSON
  14 Parade for the said period (10) PRO CESSION
  17 Thanks to expression of dissatisfaction, it’s prohibited (5) TABOO
  18 Prime soldier made out as chief (7) PREMIER
  20 Learn maybe about preservationists, and see the light (7)
  22 Symbolises a kiss in a letter (5)
  24 Madam makes the Frenchman drop out for the first man (4)
  27 A slate pencil (3)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Fri Aug 15 23:34:02 2008.

  Across
  1 Amateur festival charity performance is a perk (6,7) FRINGE BENEFIT
  8 Sailors read a note and take flight (7) ABSCOND
  9 Intense hates of French trials (7) DETESTS
  11 Despicable person possibly got time inside (3,3)
  13 Not legalised acts (8)
  15 Reproves a class with a fierce stare (5)
  16 Resumption of possession (7)
  18 In a grand manner move about to take picture though with pain (7) PANACHE
  19 Annual plant with white flowers from Ireland (5)
  21 A duty carrying the queen’s train (8)
  23 An awkward position (6)
  25 Organised outing to rehabilitated oil port in Libya (7) TRIPOLI
  26 Judicial decision given of the French set of principles (7)
  28 Now is the time to make a donation (7,6) PRESENT MOMENT
  Down
  2 Sceptre representing honour (7) RESPECT
  3 Makes one fresh? (3) NEO
  4 Conclusions shaped by divinity, wrote the Bard (4) ENDS
  5 Tip over cross put in unsafe position (10)
  6 Another special edition (5) EXTRA
  7 To some extent it’s of Iran’s making (2,2,3)
  IN SO FAR
  8 It won’t be felt straightaway (5,6) AFTER EFFECT
  10 Confident of one’s own worth despite revolutionary leader’s fuss (4-7)
  12 Crime committed by a minister losing his head (5) ARSON
  14 Parade for the said period (10) PRO CESSION
  17 Thanks to expression of dissatisfaction, it’s prohibited (5) TABOO
  18 Prime soldier made out as chief (7) PREMIER
  20 Learn maybe about preservationists, and see the light (7)
  22 Symbolises a kiss in a letter (5)
  24 Madam makes the Frenchman drop out for the first man (4)
  27 A slate pencil (3)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 15 23:39:01 2008.

  Across
  1 Amateur festival charity performance is a perk (6,7) FRINGE BENEFIT
  8 Sailors read a note and take flight (7) ABSCOND
  9 Intense hates of French trials (7) DETESTS
  11 Despicable person possibly got time inside (3,3)
  13 Not legalised acts (8)
  15 Reproves a class with a fierce stare (5)
  16 Resumption of possession (7) REENTER
  18 In a grand manner move about to take picture though with pain (7) PANACHE
  19 Annual plant with white flowers from Ireland (5)
  21 A duty carrying the queen’s train (8) EXERCISE
  23 An awkward position (6)
  25 Organised outing to rehabilitated oil port in Libya (7) TRIPOLI
  26 Judicial decision given of the French set of principles (7)
  28 Now is the time to make a donation (7,6) PRESENT MOMENT
  Down
  2 Sceptre representing honour (7) RESPECT
  3 Makes one fresh? (3) NEO
  4 Conclusions shaped by divinity, wrote the Bard (4) ENDS
  5 Tip over cross put in unsafe position (10)
  6 Another special edition (5) EXTRA
  7 To some extent it’s of Iran’s making (2,2,3)
  IN SO FAR
  8 It won’t be felt straightaway (5,6) AFTER EFFECT
  10 Confident of one’s own worth despite revolutionary leader’s fuss (4-7) SELF ASSURED
  12 Crime committed by a minister losing his head (5) ARSON
  14 Parade for the said period (10) PRO CESSION
  17 Thanks to expression of dissatisfaction, it’s prohibited (5) TABOO
  18 Prime soldier made out as chief (7) PREMIER
  20 Learn maybe about preservationists, and see the light (7)
  22 Symbolises a kiss in a letter (5) CROSS
  24 Madam makes the Frenchman drop out for the first man (4)
  27 A slate pencil (3)
  
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sat Aug 16 1:54:03 2008.

  Across
  1 Amateur festival charity performance is a perk (6,7) FRINGE BENEFIT
  8 Sailors read a note and take flight (7) ABSCOND
  9 Intense hates of French trials (7) DETESTS
  11 Despicable person possibly got time inside (3,3) to e ra g
  13 Not legalised acts (8) unlawful
  15 Reproves a class with a fierce stare (5) rates
  16 Resumption of possession (7) REENTER
  18 In a grand manner move about to take picture though with pain (7) PANACHE
  19 Annual plant with white flowers from Ireland (5) bells
  21 A duty carrying the queen’s train (8) EXERCISE
  23 An awkward position (6) corner
  25 Organised outing to rehabilitated oil port in Libya (7) TRIPOLI
  26 Judicial decision given of the French set of principles (7) decreed
  28 Now is the time to make a donation (7,6) PRESENT MOMENT
  Down
  2 Sceptre representing honour (7) RESPECT
  3 Makes one fresh? (3) NEO
  4 Conclusions shaped by divinity, wrote the Bard (4) ENDS
  5 Tip over cross put in unsafe position (10) endangered
  6 Another special edition (5) EXTRA
  7 To some extent it’s of Iran’s making (2,2,3)
  IN SO FAR
  8 It won’t be felt straightaway (5,6) AFTER EFFECT
  10 Confident of one’s own worth despite revolutionary leader’s fuss (4-7) SELF ASSURED
  12 Crime committed by a minister losing his head (5) ARSON
  14 Parade for the said period (10) PRO CESSION
  17 Thanks to expression of dissatisfaction, it’s prohibited (5) TABOO
  18 Prime soldier made out as chief (7) PREMIER
  20 Learn maybe about preservationists, and see the light (7) lantern
  22 Symbolises a kiss in a letter (5) CROSS
  24 Madam makes the Frenchman drop out for the first man (4) adam
  27 A slate pencil (3)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Aug 16 2:04:18 2008.

  11A= TH(E RA)T
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Aug 16 21:21:12 2008.

  Across
   1 Dance with sergeant, say, on fire (8) FLAMENCO
  
   5 Playing well, batting instead of Middlesex’s opener (2,4)
  
  10 Try holding nameless pet lizard (5)
  
  11,12 Dish done differently in French city by Italian composer (9,7)
  
  13 Heavy metal stuff by Austrian composer (7)
  
  14 Arresting son, surprisingly admitting extremely serious crimes (14)
  
  17 Each side slow at sea, around turn, in fruitless pursuit (4,5,5)
  
  21 Puts up covers (5,2)
  
  23 Boy takes home poems (7)
  
  24 Powerful woman in secret society snubbed during parade (9)
  
  25 Irregular bears a sword (5) SABRE
  
  26 Bob breaking rule causes one to stand down (6)
  
  27 Decidedly trendy suit (2,6)
  
  Down
   1 Build a number (6)
  
   2 Inherited a northern castle (close to Lancaster) in ruins (9)
  
   3 Feeling generated by Ernest’s first proposal (7) EMOTION
   4 Taking the easy option on finding problems supporting excavation (7,7)
  
   6 Bewilder small number with new perk (7)
  
   7 Command from frontier bishop ignored (5)
  
   8 Fail to catch service, according to drunkard in a muddle? (8)
  
   9 Broadcast he feared unwise, being so long (3,11)
  
  15 Main place for the rest of the natives? (6,3)
  
  16 Pair watch, perhaps, for an unfaithful lover (3-5) TWO TIMER
  
  18 Young bird shot by catapult (7)
  
  19 Who knows workers at university? (5,2)
  
  20 Fools appearing before singular judge (6)
  
  22 More than one toy aircraft (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Aug 16 22:39:22 2008.

  Across
   1 Dance with sergeant, say, on fire (8) FLAMENCO
   5 Playing well, batting instead of Middlesex’s opener (2,4)
  10 Try holding nameless pet lizard (5) GECKO
  11,12 Dish done differently in French city by Italian composer (9,7)
  13 Heavy metal stuff by Austrian composer (7)
  14 Arresting son, surprisingly admitting extremely serious crimes (14) TRANSGRESSIONS
  17 Each side slow at sea, around turn, in fruitless pursuit (4,5,5) WILD GOOSE CHASE
  21 Puts up covers (5,2)
  23 Boy takes home poems (7)
  24 Powerful woman in secret society snubbed during parade (9)
  25 Irregular bears a sword (5) SABRE
  26 Bob breaking rule causes one to stand down (6)
  27 Decidedly trendy suit (2,6)
  Down
   1 Build a number (6)
   2 Inherited a northern castle (close to Lancaster) in ruins (9) ANCESTRAL
   3 Feeling generated by Ernest’s first proposal (7) EMOTION
   4 Taking the easy option on finding problems supporting excavation (7,7)
   6 Bewilder small number with new perk (7)
   7 Command from frontier bishop ignored (5)
   8 Fail to catch service, according to drunkard in a muddle? (8)
   9 Broadcast he feared unwise, being so long (3,11)
  15 Main place for the rest of the natives? (6,3)
  16 Pair watch, perhaps, for an unfaithful lover (3-5) TWO TIMER
  18 Young bird shot by catapult (7)
  19 Who knows workers at university? (5,2)
  20 Fools appearing before singular judge (6)
  22 More than one toy aircraft (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Aug 17 0:32:17 2008.

  Across
   1 Dance with sergeant, say, on fire (8) FLAMENCO
   5 Playing well, batting instead of Middlesex’s opener (2,4) IN FORM
  10 Try holding nameless pet lizard (5) GECKO
  11,12 Dish done differently in French city by Italian composer (9,7)TOURNEDOS ROSSINI
  13 Heavy metal stuff by Austrian composer (7) WOLFRAM
  14 Arresting son, surprisingly admitting extremely serious crimes (14) TRANSGRESSIONS
  17 Each side slow at sea, around turn, in fruitless pursuit (4,5,5) WILD GOOSE CHASE
  21 Puts up covers (5,2) TAKES ON?
  23 Boy takes home poems (7) SONNETS
  24 Powerful woman in secret society snubbed during parade (9) MATRIARCH
  25 Irregular bears a sword (5) SABRE
  26 Bob breaking rule causes one to stand down (6) RESIGN
  27 Decidedly trendy suit (2,6) IN SPADES
  Down
   1 Build a number (6) FIGURE
   2 Inherited a northern castle (close to Lancaster) in ruins (9) ANCESTRAL
   3 Feeling generated by Ernest’s first proposal (7) EMOTION
   4 Taking the easy option on finding problems supporting excavation (7,7) CUTTING CORNERS
   6 Bewilder small number with new perk (7) NONPLUS
   7 Command from frontier bishop ignored (5) ORDER
   8 Fail to catch service, according to drunkard in a muddle? (8) MISHMASH
   9 Broadcast he feared unwise, being so long (3,11) AUF WIEDERSEHEN
  15 Main place for the rest of the natives? (6,3) OYSTER BED
  16 Pair watch, perhaps, for an unfaithful lover (3-5) TWO TIMER
  18 Young bird shot by catapult (7) GOSLING
  19 Who knows workers at university? (5,2) HANDS UP
  20 Fools appearing before singular judge (6) ASSESS
  22 More than one toy aircraft (5) KITES
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Aug 17 0:40:31 2008.

  sk123,
  re 15D, i think it is OYSTER BED, because,
  27A= IN SPADES
  now, over to the other thread!!??
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 17 2:49:24 2008.

  ROUTINE PROBLEM WITH BROADBAND!
  21 Puts up covers (5,2) TAKES ON? TAKES IN
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Aug 17 22:53:52 2008.

  Across
   1 In disagreement about offensive language (2,3,5)
   6 Drop the title (4)
   9 Wring a few drops out of fleece (7)
  10 Exhausted convict turning up in Ireland (7)
  12 City still entrancing (8)
  13 Venomous snakes on road make grating sounds (5)
  15 Another trace will show you something is missing (5) CARET
  17 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  19 Isn’t boring, shaping trees isn’t (9)
  21 A spectacle arranged to be seen around (5)
  23 Sound animal of Russian forests (5) TAIGA
  24 Done to death (8)
  27 Smoking jackets? (7) REEFERS
  28 The person raising a point with the minister (7)
  29 Name we hear of an area reserved for a purpose (4)
  30 Narrow escape from a cutthroat (5,5)
  Down
   1 Expel a good man from Open University (4)
   2 He may remove people from unfriendly ball (7)
   3 Resided to weld on time (5)
   4 German princess who made her mark? (9)
   5 I object to little medical man taking wine (5)
   7 As a joke, say, a lot of stuff for eating (7)
   8 Egoist trying to find his true identity (4-6)
  11 Hesitantly fire having common sense going round in a jumpy state (7)
  14 Text sure to be dissected by theologians (10) SCRIPTURES
  16 Caterer gets involved in a domestic row (7)
  18 They are said in combating arguments (9)
  20 Tried to get books on spear for Poseidon (7)
  22 Treacle upset Agamemnon’s daughter (7)
  24 Arrange lease for a frame to support a blackboard (5)
  25 They are the drug addicts (5)
  26 Old Irish seer is reformed (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 17 22:56:57 2008.

  Across
   1 In disagreement about offensive language (2,3,5)
   6 Drop the title (4)
   9 Wring a few drops out of fleece (7) SQUEEZE
  10 Exhausted convict turning up in Ireland (7)
  12 City still entrancing (8)
  13 Venomous snakes on road make grating sounds (5)RASPS
  15 Another trace will show you something is missing (5) CARET
  17 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  19 Isn’t boring, shaping trees isn’t (9)
  21 A spectacle arranged to be seen around (5)SCENE
  23 Sound animal of Russian forests (5) TAIGA
  24 Done to death (8)
  27 Smoking jackets? (7) REEFERS
  28 The person raising a point with the minister (7)
  29 Name we hear of an area reserved for a purpose (4)
  30 Narrow escape from a cutthroat (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE
  Down
   1 Expel a good man from Open University (4)
   2 He may remove people from unfriendly ball (7)
   3 Resided to weld on time (5)
   4 German princess who made her mark? (9)
   5 I object to little medical man taking wine (5)
   7 As a joke, say, a lot of stuff for eating (7)
   8 Egoist trying to find his true identity (4-6)
  11 Hesitantly fire having common sense going round in a jumpy state (7)
  14 Text sure to be dissected by theologians (10) SCRIPTURES
  16 Caterer gets involved in a domestic row (7)
  18 They are said in combating arguments (9)
  20 Tried to get books on spear for Poseidon (7)
  22 Treacle upset Agamemnon’s daughter (7)
  24 Arrange lease for a frame to support a blackboard (5)
  25 They are the drug addicts (5)
  26 Old Irish seer is reformed (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 17 22:59:03 2008.

  Across
  1 In disagreement about offensive language (2,3,5)
  6 Drop the title (4)
  9 Wring a few drops out of fleece (7) SQUEEZE
  10 Exhausted convict turning up in Ireland (7)
  12 City still entrancing (8)
  13 Venomous snakes on road make grating sounds (5) RASPS
  15 Another trace will show you something is missing (5) CARET
  17 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  19 Isn’t boring, shaping trees isn’t (9) INTERESTS
  21 A spectacle arranged to be seen around (5) SCENE
  23 Sound animal of Russian forests (5) TAIGA
  24 Done to death (8) EXECUTED
  27 Smoking jackets? (7) REEFERS
  28 The person raising a point with the minister (7) E RECTOR
  29 Name we hear of an area reserved for a purpose (4)
  30 Narrow escape from a cutthroat (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE
  Down
  1 Expel a good man from Open University (4)
  2 He may remove people from unfriendly ball (7)
  3 Resided to weld on time (5)
  4 German princess who made her mark? (9)
  5 I object to little medical man taking wine (5)
  7 As a joke, say, a lot of stuff for eating (7)
  8 Egoist trying to find his true identity (4-6)
  11 Hesitantly fire having common sense going round in a jumpy state (7)
  14 Text sure to be dissected by theologians (10) SCRIPTURES
  16 Caterer gets involved in a domestic row (7)
  18 They are said in combating arguments (9)
  20 Tried to get books on spear for Poseidon (7)
  22 Treacle upset Agamemnon’s daughter (7) ELECTRA
  24 Arrange lease for a frame to support a blackboard (5)
  25 They are the drug addicts (5)
  26 Old Irish seer is reformed (4)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Aug 17 23:02:33 2008.

  Saturday 11AC was Toe Rag after all
  11 Despicable person possibly got time inside (3,3) to e ra g
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Aug 17 23:02:56 2008.

  Across
   1 In disagreement about offensive language (2,3,5) ON BAD TERMS
   6 Drop the title (4)
   9 Wring a few drops out of fleece (7) SQUEEZE
  10 Exhausted convict turning up in Ireland (7)
  12 City still entrancing (8)
  13 Venomous snakes on road make grating sounds (5)RASPS
  15 Another trace will show you something is missing (5) CARET
  17 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  19 Isn’t boring, shaping trees isn’t (9) INTERESTS
  21 A spectacle arranged to be seen around (5)SCENE
  23 Sound animal of Russian forests (5) TAIGA
  24 Done to death (8)
  27 Smoking jackets? (7) REEFERS
  28 The person raising a point with the minister (7)
  29 Name we hear of an area reserved for a purpose (4)
  30 Narrow escape from a cutthroat (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE
  Down
   1 Expel a good man from Open University (4) OUST
   2 He may remove people from unfriendly ball (7) BOUNCER
   3 Resided to weld on time (5)
   4 German princess who made her mark? (9)
   5 I object to little medical man taking wine (5)
   7 As a joke, say, a lot of stuff for eating (7)
   8 Egoist trying to find his true identity (4-6)
  11 Hesitantly fire having common sense going round in a jumpy state (7)
  14 Text sure to be dissected by theologians (10) SCRIPTURES
  16 Caterer gets involved in a domestic row (7)
  18 They are said in combating arguments (9)
  20 Tried to get books on spear for Poseidon (7)
  22 Treacle upset Agamemnon’s daughter (7)
  24 Arrange lease for a frame to support a blackboard (5)
  25 They are the drug addicts (5)
  26 Old Irish seer is reformed (4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Aug 17 23:30:35 2008.

  Across
   1 In disagreement about offensive language (2,3,5) ON BAD TERMS
   6 Drop the title (4)
   9 Wring a few drops out of fleece (7) SQUEEZE
  10 Exhausted convict turning up in Ireland (7)DONE-GAL
  12 City still entrancing (8) ECSTATIC
  13 Venomous snakes on road make grating sounds (5)RASPS
  15 Another trace will show you something is missing (5) CARET
  17 To go into detail is complicated (9)ELABORATE
  19 Isn’t boring, shaping trees isn’t (9) INTERESTS
  21 A spectacle arranged to be seen around (5)SCENE
  23 Sound animal of Russian forests (5) TAIGA
  24 Done to death (8)
  27 Smoking jackets? (7) REEFERS
  28 The person raising a point with the minister (7)
  29 Name we hear of an area reserved for a purpose (4)
  30 Narrow escape from a cutthroat (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE
  Down
   1 Expel a good man from Open University (4) OUST
   2 He may remove people from unfriendly ball (7) BOUNCER
   3 Resided to weld on time (5)
   4 German princess who made her mark? (9)
   5 I object to little medical man taking wine (5)
   7 As a joke, say, a lot of stuff for eating (7)
   8 Egoist trying to find his true identity (4-6)SELF SEEKER
  11 Hesitantly fire having common sense going round in a jumpy state (7)
  14 Text sure to be dissected by theologians (10) SCRIPTURES
  16 Caterer gets involved in a domestic row (7)
  18 They are said in combating arguments (9)
  20 Tried to get books on spear for Poseidon (7)
  22 Treacle upset Agamemnon’s daughter (7)
  24 Arrange lease for a frame to support a blackboard (5)
  25 They are the drug addicts (5)
  26 Old Irish seer is reformed (4)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Mon Aug 18 0:05:26 2008.

  Across
   1 In disagreement about offensive language (2,3,5) ON BAD TERMS
   6 Drop the title (4) MISS
   9 Wring a few drops out of fleece (7) SQUEEZE
  10 Exhausted convict turning up in Ireland (7)DONE-GAL
  12 City still entrancing (8) ECSTATIC
  13 Venomous snakes on road make grating sounds (5)RASPS
  15 Another trace will show you something is missing (5) CARET
  17 To go into detail is complicated (9)ELABORATE
  19 Isn’t boring, shaping trees isn’t (9) INTERESTS
  21 A spectacle arranged to be seen around (5)SCENE
  23 Sound animal of Russian forests (5) TAIGA
  24 Done to death (8)
  27 Smoking jackets? (7) REEFERS
  28 The person raising a point with the minister (7)
  29 Name we hear of an area reserved for a purpose (4) SITE
  30 Narrow escape from a cutthroat (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE
  Down
   1 Expel a good man from Open University (4) OUST
   2 He may remove people from unfriendly ball (7) BOUNCER
   3 Resided to weld on time (5)
   4 German princess who made her mark? (9)
   5 I object to little medical man taking wine (5) MEDOC
   7 As a joke, say, a lot of stuff for eating (7) INGESTA
   8 Egoist trying to find his true identity (4-6)SELF SEEKER
  11 Hesitantly fire having common sense going round in a jumpy state (7) NERVOUS
  14 Text sure to be dissected by theologians (10) SCRIPTURES
  16 Caterer gets involved in a domestic row (7)
  18 They are said in combating arguments (9)
  20 Tried to get books on spear for Poseidon (7)
  22 Treacle upset Agamemnon’s daughter (7)
  24 Arrange lease for a frame to support a blackboard (5)
  25 They are the drug addicts (5)
  26 Old Irish seer is reformed (4)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Aug 18 0:34:57 2008.

  Across
   1 In disagreement about offensive language (2,3,5) ON BAD TERMS
   6 Drop the title (4) MISS
   9 Wring a few drops out of fleece (7) SQUEEZE
  10 Exhausted convict turning up in Ireland (7)DONE-GAL
  12 City still entrancing (8) ECSTATIC
  13 Venomous snakes on road make grating sounds (5)RASPS
  15 Another trace will show you something is missing (5) CARET
  17 To go into detail is complicated (9)ELABORATE
  19 Isn’t boring, shaping trees isn’t (9) INTERESTS
  21 A spectacle arranged to be seen around (5)SCENE
  23 Sound animal of Russian forests (5) TAIGA
  24 Done to death (8)EXECUTED
  27 Smoking jackets? (7) REEFERS
  28 The person raising a point with the minister (7) ERECTOR
  29 Name we hear of an area reserved for a purpose (4) SITE
  30 Narrow escape from a cutthroat (5,5) CLOSE SHAVE
  Down
   1 Expel a good man from Open University (4) OUST
   2 He may remove people from unfriendly ball (7) BOUNCER
   3 Resided to weld on time (5) DWELT
   4 German princess who made her mark? (9) ELECTRESS
   5 I object to little medical man taking wine (5) MEDOC
   7 As a joke, say, a lot of stuff for eating (7) INGESTA
   8 Egoist trying to find his true identity (4-6)SELF SEEKER
  11 Hesitantly fire having common sense going round in a jumpy state (7) NERVOUS
  14 Text sure to be dissected by theologians (10) SCRIPTURES
  16 Caterer gets involved in a domestic row (7) TERRACE
  18 They are said in combating arguments (9) ANSWERERS
  20 Tried to get books on spear for Poseidon (7) TRIDENT
  22 Treacle upset Agamemnon’s daughter (7) ELECTRA
  24 Arrange lease for a frame to support a blackboard (5)EASEL
  25 They are the drug addicts (5)USERS
  26 Old Irish seer is reformed (4)ERSE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Aug 18 2:34:21 2008.

  An excellent start of the week!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Aug 18 22:56:34 2008.

  
  Across
  
   1 Issue ten new lines (6)
  
   4 Witty retort coming from the pear tree (8)REPARTEE
  
  10 Most of the army unit’s diet (7)
  
  11 Call in question a laconic revelation by melba (7)
  
  12 Sign calling for attention (4)
  
  13 Servant girl who operates as a manicurist, maybe (10)
  
  16 Daughter rows with a yen to get sleepy (6)
  
  17 Pen can be used to give punishment (7)
  
  20 Sat into a place set apart for a local office (7)
  
  21 Scribble about a small crab (6)
  
  24 Score of sixty from twenty times of a single digit number (10)
  
  25 About an acre for a residential medical welfare service (4)
  
  27 A sort of name, one with a reason for turning pale (7)
  
  29 The last places where travellers are likely to be met (7)
  
  30 Hero achieves eminence amongst top men (8)
  
  31 Flat material surface found in square on a celestial body (6)PLANET
  
  Down
  
   1 Entertain a number in tranquil surroundings (8)
  
   2 Dark stout hostel worker on late shift (5,6)
  
   3 A male turned out for her (4)
  
   5 Perhaps lie drove him to be an angry person (8)
  
   6 What the actor makes (10)APPEARANCE
  
   7 Leaves buds and shoots, prepared for the beverage (3)
  
   8 Simplest hydrocarbon produced by decomposition of vegetable matter (6)
  
   9 Young Anil turns to insert text in a larger page (5)
  
  14 Formal statement at the end of an innings (11)DECLARATION
  
  15 Hailstorm breaks out around the East — it’s to do with temperature (10)
  
  18 Clan assembled in a little bay for a solemn meeting (8)
  
  19 A falsehood isn’t confusing to a psychiatrist (8)
  
  22 A start made out for levels of society (6)
  
  23 Proper to cater for a packing case (5)
  
  26 As an alternative, Al can speak verbally (4)
  
  28 Has burnt remains of timber tree (3)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Aug 18 23:03:44 2008.

  Across
   1 Issue ten new lines (6)
   4 Witty retort coming from the pear tree (8)REPARTEE
  10 Most of the army unit’s diet (7)
  11 Call in question a laconic revelation by melba (7)
  12 Sign calling for attention (4)
  13 Servant girl who operates as a manicurist, maybe (10)
  16 Daughter rows with a yen to get sleepy (6) DROWSY
  17 Pen can be used to give punishment (7)
  20 Sat into a place set apart for a local office (7)
  21 Scribble about a small crab (6)
  24 Score of sixty from twenty times of a single digit number (10)
  25 About an acre for a residential medical welfare service (4)
  27 A sort of name, one with a reason for turning pale (7)
  29 The last places where travellers are likely to be met (7)
  30 Hero achieves eminence amongst top men (8) ACHILLES
  31 Flat material surface found in square on a celestial body (6)PLANET
  Down
   1 Entertain a number in tranquil surroundings (8)
   2 Dark stout hostel worker on late shift (5,6)
   3 A male turned out for her (4)
   5 Perhaps lie drove him to be an angry person (8)
   6 What the actor makes (10)APPEARANCE
   7 Leaves buds and shoots, prepared for the beverage (3)
   8 Simplest hydrocarbon produced by decomposition of vegetable matter (6)
   9 Young Anil turns to insert text in a larger page (5)
  14 Formal statement at the end of an innings (11)DECLARATION
  15 Hailstorm breaks out around the East — it’s to do with temperature (10) ISOTHERMAL
  18 Clan assembled in a little bay for a solemn meeting (8) CONCLAVE
  19 A falsehood isn’t confusing to a psychiatrist (8)
  22 A start made out for levels of society (6)
  23 Proper to cater for a packing case (5)
  26 As an alternative, Al can speak verbally (4)
  28 Has burnt remains of timber tree (3)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Aug 18 23:04:21 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Issue ten new lines (6)
  
  4 Witty retort coming from the pear tree (8)REPARTEE
  
  10 Most of the army unit’s diet (7)
  
  11 Call in question a laconic revelation by melba (7)
  
  12 Sign calling for attention (4)
  
  13 Servant girl who operates as a manicurist, maybe (10)
  
  16 Daughter rows with a yen to get sleepy (6)
  
  17 Pen can be used to give punishment (7)
  
  20 Sat into a place set apart for a local office (7)
  
  21 Scribble about a small crab (6)
  
  24 Score of sixty from twenty times of a single digit number (10)
  
  25 About an acre for a residential medical welfare service (4)
  
  27 A sort of name, one with a reason for turning pale (7)
  
  29 The last places where travellers are likely to be met (7)
  
  30 Hero achieves eminence amongst top men (8)
  
  31 Flat material surface found in square on a celestial body (6)PLANET
  
  Down
  
  1 Entertain a number in tranquil surroundings (8) SEREN (A D)E
  
  2 Dark stout hostel worker on late shift (5,6)
  
  3 A male turned out for her (4)
  
  5 Perhaps lie drove him to be an angry person (8) EVILDOER
  
  6 What the actor makes (10)APPEARANCE
  
  7 Leaves buds and shoots, prepared for the beverage (3)
  
  8 Simplest hydrocarbon produced by decomposition of vegetable matter (6)
  
  9 Young Anil turns to insert text in a larger page (5)
  
  14 Formal statement at the end of an innings (11)DECLARATION
  
  15 Hailstorm breaks out around the East — it’s to do with temperature (10)
  
  18 Clan assembled in a little bay for a solemn meeting (8)
  
  19 A falsehood isn’t confusing to a psychiatrist (8) A LIE NIST
  
  22 A start made out for levels of society (6) STRATA
  
  23 Proper to cater for a packing case (5)
  
  26 As an alternative, Al can speak verbally (4)
  
  28 Has burnt remains of timber tree (3)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Aug 18 23:47:20 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Issue ten new lines (6) SONNET
  
  4 Witty retort coming from the pear tree (8)REPARTEE
  
  10 Most of the army unit’s diet (7)
  
  11 Call in question a laconic revelation by melba (7)
  
  12 Sign calling for attention (4)
  
  13 Servant girl who operates as a manicurist, maybe (10)
  
  16 Daughter rows with a yen to get sleepy (6)
  
  17 Pen can be used to give punishment (7)
  
  20 Sat into a place set apart for a local office (7)
  
  21 Scribble about a small crab (6)
  
  24 Score of sixty from twenty times of a single digit number (10) THREESCORE
  
  25 About an acre for a residential medical welfare service (4)
  
  27 A sort of name, one with a reason for turning pale (7) ANAEMIA
  
  29 The last places where travellers are likely to be met (7)
  
  30 Hero achieves eminence amongst top men (8) ACHILLES
  
  31 Flat material surface found in square on a celestial body (6)PLANET
  
  Down
  
  1 Entertain a number in tranquil surroundings (8) SEREN (A D)E
  
  2 Dark stout hostel worker on late shift (5,6)
  
  3 A male turned out for her (4)
  
  5 Perhaps lie drove him to be an angry person (8) EVILDOER
  
  6 What the actor makes (10)APPEARANCE
  
  7 Leaves buds and shoots, prepared for the beverage (3)
  
  8 Simplest hydrocarbon produced by decomposition of vegetable matter (6)
  
  9 Young Anil turns to insert text in a larger page (5)
  
  14 Formal statement at the end of an innings (11)DECLARATION
  
  15 Hailstorm breaks out around the East — it’s to do with temperature (10)
  
  18 Clan assembled in a little bay for a solemn meeting (8)
  
  19 A falsehood isn’t confusing to a psychiatrist (8) A LIE NIST
  
  22 A start made out for levels of society (6) STRATA
  
  23 Proper to cater for a packing case (5)
  
  26 As an alternative, Al can speak verbally (4)
  
  28 Has burnt remains of timber tree (3)
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Aug 19 0:30:47 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Issue ten new lines (6) SONNET
  
  4 Witty retort coming from the pear tree (8)REPARTEE
  
  10 Most of the army unit’s diet (7) REGIMEN
  
  11 Call in question a laconic revelation by melba (7) IMPEACH
  
  12 Sign calling for attention (4) NOTE
  
  13 Servant girl who operates as a manicurist, maybe (10) HANDMAIDEN
  
  16 Daughter rows with a yen to get sleepy (6) DROWSY
  
  17 Pen can be used to give punishment (7) PENANCE
  
  20 Sat into a place set apart for a local office (7) STATION
  
  21 Scribble about a small crab (6) SCRAWL
  
  24 Score of sixty from twenty times of a single digit number (10) THREESCORE
  
  25 About an acre for a residential medical welfare service (4) CARE
  
  27 A sort of name, one with a reason for turning pale (7) ANAEMIA
  
  29 The last places where travellers are likely to be met (7) TERMINI
  
  30 Hero achieves eminence amongst top men (8) ACHILLES
  
  31 Flat material surface found in square on a celestial body (6)PLANET
  
  Down
  
  1 Entertain a number in tranquil surroundings (8) SEREN (A D)E
  
  2 Dark stout hostel worker on late shift (5,6) NIGHT PORTER
  
  3 A male turned out for her (4) ELMA
  
  5 Perhaps lie drove him to be an angry person (8) EVILDOER
  
  6 What the actor makes (10)APPEARANCE
  
  7 Leaves buds and shoots, prepared for the beverage (3) TEA
  
  8 Simplest hydrocarbon produced by decomposition of vegetable matter (6) ETHANE
  
  9 Young Anil turns to insert text in a larger page (5) INLAY
  
  14 Formal statement at the end of an innings (11)DECLARATION
  
  15 Hailstorm breaks out around the East — it’s to do with temperature (10) ISOTHERMAL
  
  18 Clan assembled in a little bay for a solemn meeting (8) CONCLAVE
  
  19 A falsehood isn’t confusing to a psychiatrist (8) A LIE NIST
  
  22 A start made out for levels of society (6) STRATA
  
  23 Proper to cater for a packing case (5) CRATE
  
  26 As an alternative, Al can speak verbally (4) ORAL
  
  28 Has burnt remains of timber tree (3) ASH
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Aug 19 2:24:19 2008.

  Neatly wrapped up!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Aug 19 22:55:21 2008.

  
  Across
  
   1 Lot more variation in voice! (7)
  
   5 Convention demands an advisory board (7)
  
   9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5)
  
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6)
  
  12 Banish to lower division (8)
  
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5)
  
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9)
  
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6)
  
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5)
  
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6)
  
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9)
  
  27 Medicinal plant (5)
  
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7)
  
  29 Local girl (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 That which conveys strong emotion (9)
  
   2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7)
  
   3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9)
  
   4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)
  
   5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10)
  
   6 Form of address to an elderly person (5)
  
   7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7)
  
   8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND
  
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9)
  
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9)
  
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7)
  
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7)
  
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5)
  
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5)
  
  25 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (4)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Aug 19 23:00:36 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Lot more variation in voice! (7)
  
   5 Convention demands an advisory board (7)
  
   9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5)
  
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6)
  
  12 Banish to lower division (8)
  
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5)
  
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9) AMIDSHIPS
  
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6) TOP SECRET
  
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5)
  
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6)
  
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9)
  
  27 Medicinal plant (5)
  
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7)
  
  29 Local girl (7) BARMAID
  
  Down
  
   1 That which conveys strong emotion (9)
  
   2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7)
  
   3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9)
  
   4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)
  
   5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10) COLLEGIATE 
  6 Form of address to an elderly person (5)
  
   7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7)
  
   8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND
  
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9)
  
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9)
  
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7)
  
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7)
  
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5)
  
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5)
  
  25 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Aug 19 23:02:04 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Lot more variation in voice! (7)
  
  5 Convention demands an advisory board (7)
  
  9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5)
  
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6)
  
  12 Banish to lower division (8)
  
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5)
  
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9)
  
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6) TOP SECRET
  
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5)
  
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6)
  
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9) PROSECUTE
  
  27 Medicinal plant (5)
  
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7)
  
  29 Local girl (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 That which conveys strong emotion (9) TRANSPORT
  
  2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7)
  
  3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9) ORDINANCE
  
  4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)
  
  5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10)
  
  6 Form of address to an elderly person (5)
  
  7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7)
  
  8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND FAIR GROUND
  
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9)
  
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9)
  
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7)
  
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7)
  
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5)
  
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5)
  
  25 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Aug 19 23:09:46 2008.

  It is pointed out in orkut that the clues for 27ac & 25dn have been interchanged.
  And making up for my wrong answer:
  
  
  
  Across
  
  1 Lot more variation in voice! (7)
  
  5 Convention demands an advisory board (7)
  
  9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5)
  
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6)
  
  12 Banish to lower division (8)
  
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5)
  
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9)
  
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6) TOP SECRET
  
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5)
  
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6)
  
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9) PROSECUTE
  
  27 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (5)
  
  
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7)
  
  29 Local girl (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 That which conveys strong emotion (9) TRANSPORT
  
  2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7)
  
  3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9) ORDINANCE
  
  4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)OOPS
  
  5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10)
  
  6 Form of address to an elderly person (5)
  
  7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7)
  
  8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND FAIR GROUND
  
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9)
  
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9)
  
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7)
  
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7)
  
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5)
  
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5)
  
  25 Medicinal plant (4)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Aug 19 23:52:13 2008.

  
  Consolidated:
  
  Across
  
  1 Lot more variation in voice! (7)
  
  5 Convention demands an advisory board (7)
  
  9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5)
  
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6)
  
  12 Banish to lower division (8)
  
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5)
  
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9) AMIDSHIPS
  
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6) TOP SECRET
  
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5)
  
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6)
  
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9) PROSECUTE
  
  27 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (5)
  
  
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7)
  
  29 Local girl (7) BARMAID
  
  Down
  
  1 That which conveys strong emotion (9) TRANSPORT
  
  2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7)
  
  3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9) ORDINANCE
  
  4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)OOPS
  
  5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10) COLLEGIATE
  
  6 Form of address to an elderly person (5)
  
  7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7)
  
  8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND FAIR GROUND
  
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9)
  
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9)
  
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7)
  
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7)
  
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5)
  
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5)
  
  25 Medicinal plant (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Aug 19 23:53:36 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Lot more variation in voice! (7)
  
  5 Convention demands an advisory board (7)
  
  9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5)
  
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6)
  
  12 Banish to lower division (8)
  
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5)
  
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9)
  
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6) TOP SECRET
  
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5)
  
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6)
  
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9) PROSECUTE
  
  27 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (5)
  
  
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7)
  
  29 Local girl (7) BARMAID
  
  Down
  
  1 That which conveys strong emotion (9) TRANSPORT
  
  2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7)
  
  3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9) ORDINANCE
  
  4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)OOPS
  
  5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10)
  
  6 Form of address to an elderly person (5) UNCLE
  
  7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7) CAMPARI
  
  8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND FAIR GROUND
  
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9)
  
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9)
  
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7)
  
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7) THERESA
  
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5)
  
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5)
  
  25 Medicinal plant (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Aug 20 0:07:09 2008.

  COMPENSATING FOR REPEAT
  Across
  1 Lot more variation in voice! (7) TREMOLO
  5 Convention demands an advisory board (7)
  9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5)
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6)
  12 Banish to lower division (8)
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5)
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9)
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6) TOP SECRET
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5)
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6)
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9) PROSECUTE
  27 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (5)
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7)
  29 Local girl (7) BARMAID
  Down
  1 That which conveys strong emotion (9) TRANSPORT
  2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7)
  3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9) ORDINANCE
  4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)OOPS
  5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10)
  6 Form of address to an elderly person (5) UNCLE
  7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7) CAMPARI
  8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND FAIR GROUND
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9)
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9)
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7)
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7) THERESA
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5)
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5)
  25 Medicinal plant (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Aug 20 0:32:30 2008.

  Across
  1 Lot more variation in voice! (7) TREMOLO
  5 Convention demands an advisory board (7) COUNCIL
  9 Repair requiring half a day to complete (5) AMEND
  10 Cop in male form (9)POLICEMAN
  11 Sat in quarter to impart new colours (6) STAINS
  12 Banish to lower division (8) RELEGATE
  14 Immense expanse of water found in a cone? (5) OCEAN
  15 Where Jack is at the centre of things (9) AMID SHIPS
  18 What’s hidden in the attic? (3,6) TOP SECRET
  20 Revolving cylinder to propel a ship! (5) ROTOR
  22 Sets right our garment for the lower part of body (8)TROUSERS
  24 Put money into popular clothing (6) INVEST
  26 Top rescue workers put on trial (9) PROSECUTE
  27 General goes to church to attach himself to another, for personal gain (5) LEE CH
  28 Got over the accusation apparently (7) CLEARED
  29 Local girl (7) BARMAID
  Down
  1 That which conveys strong emotion (9) TRANSPORT
  2 Raise tax in the Spanish quarters just the same (7) ELEVATE
  3 Regulation for one in the artillery (9) ORDINANCE
  4 Exclamation for a mistake for not giving sop! (4)OOPS
  5 Old lag in an endowed sort of church? (10) COLLEGIATE
  6 Form of address to an elderly person (5) UNCLE
  7 Drink in the fresh air next to the tents (7) CAMPARI
  8 Clean out the weapon with the long shaft (5)LANCE
  13 Reasonable area for a fun-park? (10)PLAYGROUND FAIR GROUND
  16 A killer, one not known to accept money (9) STRANGLER
  17 Scored, despite being withdrawn from the match (9) SCRATCHED
  19 Suggest a short work written in plain language (7) PROPOSE
  21 She may rate, perhaps, as a person? (7) THERESA
  22 Subject of discussion on a hat for many (5) TOP IC
  23 Control the course to move in desired direction (5) STEER
  25 Medicinal plant (4) HERB
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 20 4:27:01 2008.

  Excellent!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Aug 20 22:49:48 2008.

  
  Across
  
   1 Half way of an academic course (7)
  
   5 Passed in a body (7)
  
   9 Dashed around as well, despite being bent (7)
  
  10 Parts of the French explosive cases (7)
  
  11 Early morning Don turns a wanderer (5)NOMAD
  
  12 It intensifies the strain (9)
  
  13 Swindle inexperienced rival (9)
  
  15 Fellow real crazy to be wild (5)
  
  16 An item of property set as dubious (5)
  
  18 Famous for not otherwise contracting debts (9)NOTORIOUS
  
  21 Decline touching submission (9)
  
  24 Carries a small child to quarter (5)
  
  25 Continued briefly, to art as a means for communication (7)
  
  26 Preparing tea, sure to be plain (7)
  
  27 Solemnly declare (7)
  
  28 Cut small amount of grain (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Kind of lodge Monica’s built (7)
  
   2 Porter to greet visitors and take messages (7)DOORMAN
  
   3 Means suitable to an end manoeuvre (9)
  
   4 Many come to take French wine (5)
  
   5 Ordered to respect what is classified (3,6)
  
   6 Work on muscular disorder of the eye (5)
  
   7 Parent may have right to be an associate (7)
  
   8 Plunder new fangled idol inwardly telepathic? (7)
  
  14 Making impression is attempt at such work (9)
  
  15 Anticipation of what might be set for tea (9)
  
  16 Coir used by Pat to ripen fruit? (7)APRICOT
  
  17 Minute parts not up to standard (7)
  
  19 Live through by carrying the burden lightly outside (7)
  
  20 Hang outlay — back America first (7)
  
  22 Hindu idol was found on motorway (5)
  
  23 Closes to a shorter distance (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Aug 20 23:06:55 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Half way of an academic course (7)
  
   5 Passed in a body (7)
  
   9 Dashed around as well, despite being bent (7)
  
  10 Parts of the French explosive cases (7)
  
  11 Early morning Don turns a wanderer (5)NOMAD
  
  12 It intensifies the strain (9)
  
  13 Swindle inexperienced rival (9)
  
  15 Fellow real crazy to be wild (5)
  
  16 An item of property set as dubious (5)
  
  18 Famous for not otherwise contracting debts (9)NOTORIOUS
  
  21 Decline touching submission (9)
  
  24 Carries a small child to quarter (5)
  
  25 Continued briefly, to art as a means for communication (7) CONTACT
  
  26 Preparing tea, sure to be plain (7)
  
  27 Solemnly declare (7) TESTIFY
  
  28 Cut small amount of grain (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Kind of lodge Monica’s built (7)
  
   2 Porter to greet visitors and take messages (7)DOORMAN
  
   3 Means suitable to an end manoeuvre (9)
  
   4 Many come to take French wine (5)
  
   5 Ordered to respect what is classified (3,6)
  
   6 Work on muscular disorder of the eye (5)
  
   7 Parent may have right to be an associate (7) PARTNER
  
   8 Plunder new fangled idol inwardly telepathic? (7) DESPOIL
  
  14 Making impression is attempt at such work (9)
  
  15 Anticipation of what might be set for tea (9)
  
  16 Coir used by Pat to ripen fruit? (7)APRICOT
  
  17 Minute parts not up to standard (7)
  
  19 Live through by carrying the burden lightly outside (7)
  
  20 Hang outlay — back America first (7)
  
  22 Hindu idol was found on motorway (5)
  
  23 Closes to a shorter distance (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Aug 20 23:31:01 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Half way of an academic course (7)
  
   5 Passed in a body (7)
  
   9 Dashed around as well, despite being bent (7)
  
  10 Parts of the French explosive cases (7)
  
  11 Early morning Don turns a wanderer (5)NOMAD
  
  12 It intensifies the strain (9) CRESCENDO
  
  13 Swindle inexperienced rival (9) CONTENDER
  
  15 Fellow real crazy to be wild (5)
  
  16 An item of property set as dubious (5)
  
  18 Famous for not otherwise contracting debts (9)NOTORIOUS
  
  21 Decline touching submission (9)
  
  24 Carries a small child to quarter (5)
  
  25 Continued briefly, to art as a means for communication (7) CONTACT
  
  26 Preparing tea, sure to be plain (7) AUSTERE
  
  27 Solemnly declare (7) TESTIFY
  
  28 Cut small amount of grain (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Kind of lodge Monica’s built (7) MASONIC 
  
  2 Porter to greet visitors and take messages (7)DOORMAN
  
   3 Means suitable to an end manoeuvre (9)
  
   4 Many come to take French wine (5)
  
   5 Ordered to respect what is classified (3,6)
  
   6 Work on muscular disorder of the eye (5)
  
   7 Parent may have right to be an associate (7) PARTNER
  
   8 Plunder new fangled idol inwardly telepathic? (7) DESPOIL
  
  14 Making impression is attempt at such work (9)
  
  15 Anticipation of what might be set for tea (9)
  
  16 Coir used by Pat to ripen fruit? (7)APRICOT
  
  17 Minute parts not up to standard (7)
  
  19 Live through by carrying the burden lightly outside (7)
  
  20 Hang outlay — back America first (7)
  
  22 Hindu idol was found on motorway (5)
  
  23 Closes to a shorter distance (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 21 0:48:11 2008.

  BUSY DAY
  Across
  1 Half way of an academic course (7) MIDTERM
  5 Passed in a body (7)
  9 Dashed around as well, despite being bent (7) S(TOO)PED
  10 Parts of the French explosive cases (7)
  11 Early morning Don turns a wanderer (5)NOMAD
  12 It intensifies the strain (9) CRESCENDO
  13 Swindle inexperienced rival (9) CONTENDER
  15 Fellow real crazy to be wild (5) FERAL
  16 An item of property set as dubious (5) ASSET
  18 Famous for not otherwise contracting debts (9)NOTORIOUS
  21 Decline touching submission (9) RECESSION
  24 Carries a small child to quarter (5) TOTES
  25 Continued briefly, to art as a means for communication (7) CONTACT
  26 Preparing tea, sure to be plain (7) AUSTERE
  27 Solemnly declare (7) TESTIFY
  28 Cut small amount of grain (7)
  Down
  1 Kind of lodge Monica’s built (7) MASONIC 
  2 Porter to greet visitors and take messages (7)DOORMAN
  3 Means suitable to an end manoeuvre (9) EXPEDIENT
  4 Many come to take French wine (5) MEDOC
  5 Ordered to respect what is classified (3,6) TOP SECRET
  6 Work on muscular disorder of the eye (5) OPTIC
  7 Parent may have right to be an associate (7) PARTNER
  8 Plunder new fangled idol inwardly telepathic? (7) DESPOIL
  14 Making impression is attempt at such work (9) DENT IS TRY
  15 Anticipation of what might be set for tea (9) FORETASTE
  16 Coir used by Pat to ripen fruit? (7)APRICOT
  17 Minute parts not up to standard (7) SECONDS
  19 Live through by carrying the burden lightly outside (7)
  20 Hang outlay — back America first (7) S(US)PEND
  22 Hindu idol was found on motorway (5) SWA MI
  23 Closes to a shorter distance (5) NEARS
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 21 0:54:09 2008.

  Across
  5 Passed in a body (7)
  10 Parts of the French(DE) explosive cases (7) PETARDS
  28 Cut small amount of grain (7)
  Down
  19 Live through by carrying the burden lightly outside (7)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 21 3:07:44 2008.

  Across
  5 Passed in a body (7) TROUPED
  10 Parts of the French(DE) explosive cases (7) PETARDS
  28 Cut small amount of grain (7) SHEARED
  Down
  19 Live through by carrying the burden lightly outside (7) OUTBEAR
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Aug 21 4:11:24 2008.

  Steady work of kkotirao unlike hasty me!!!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Aug 21 22:38:34 2008.

  Across
   1 Revolutionary Irishman in huge cart crashes into a rubber tree (5-6)
   9 Branch of mathematics outlined in Summa Theologica (5)
  10 Maiden to prophesy in Indiana and Alabama (9)
  11 Leaderless cartel busted on tip off (5)
  12 Misfortune on treacherous U.S. road for the French minstrels (11)
  13 After jailbreak, he comes back outside as a prophet (6)
  14 Model’s American belt has a bunch of feathers (7)
  18 Smart doctor holds party in pre-1917 Russia (7)
  20 Obama upset with bike accident in Lincoln, leaves with hands on hips (6) AKIMBO
  24 Incomplete investigation into the power of a branch of mathematics (11)
  26 Uncover technology helping to make a patent (5)
  27 Eating food uncooked is the mantra to work for Shanghai doctor (not NHS) (9)
  28 Bury nitre explosive (5)
  29 These may contain a large number of stories (11)
  Down
   1 Cartilage found in mill input by the French (8)
   2 With stoic ease, design some covering cloths (3,6)
   3 Confused Lara goes around to ask for handout about a branch of mathematics (7) ALGEBRA
   4 Noble newspaperman replaces linotype starting to get worn from overuse (5)
   5 Branch of mathematics, a creation of Herge? (8) CALCULUS
   6 Boxer at sea confused by ship’s captain’s nicknames (7)
   7 Decline to accept reference accord (5)
   8 Not quite right in some branches of mathematics (5)
  15 Commander in China and the French mix together (9)
  16 Branch of mathematics used in network configuration (8)
  17 Cops act strangely around unknown apes (8)
  19 Contents of box sent up the hill are for some Jurassic Park characters (7)
  21 A shrink in trouble on the river (7) KRISHNA
  22 A firm biff reportedly results in gripes (5)
  23 Post result of labour to the auditor (5)
  25 American spies upset about Australia turn up early (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Aug 21 23:12:38 2008.

  Across
   1 Revolutionary Irishman in huge cart crashes into a rubber tree (5-6)
   9 Branch of mathematics outlined in Summa Theologica (5) LOGIC
  10 Maiden to prophesy in Indiana and Alabama (9)
  11 Leaderless cartel busted on tip off (5) ALERT
  12 Misfortune on treacherous U.S. road for the French minstrels (11) TROUBADOURS
  13 After jailbreak, he comes back outside as a prophet (6)
  14 Model’s American belt has a bunch of feathers (7)
  18 Smart doctor holds party in pre-1917 Russia (7)
  20 Obama upset with bike accident in Lincoln, leaves with hands on hips (6) AKIMBO
  24 Incomplete investigation into the power of a branch of mathematics (11)
  26 Uncover technology helping to make a patent (5)
  27 Eating food uncooked is the mantra to work for Shanghai doctor (not NHS) (9)
  28 Bury nitre explosive (5) INTER
  29 These may contain a large number of stories (11)
  Down
   1 Cartilage found in mill input by the French (8)
   2 With stoic ease, design some covering cloths (3,6) TEA COSIES
   3 Confused Lara goes around to ask for handout about a branch of mathematics (7) ALGEBRA
   4 Noble newspaperman replaces linotype starting to get worn from overuse (5)
   5 Branch of mathematics, a creation of Herge? (8) CALCULUS
   6 Boxer at sea confused by ship’s captain’s nicknames (7)
   7 Decline to accept reference accord (5)
   8 Not quite right in some branches of mathematics (5)
  15 Commander in China and the French mix together (9)
  16 Branch of mathematics used in network configuration (8)
  17 Cops act strangely around unknown apes (8)
  19 Contents of box sent up the hill are for some Jurassic Park characters (7)
  21 A shrink in trouble on the river (7) KRISHNA
  22 A firm biff reportedly results in gripes (5)
  23 Post result of labour to the auditor (5)
  25 American spies upset about Australia turn up early (5)
  
  Sorry for giving one more than alloted...
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 21 23:38:08 2008.

  Across
  1 Revolutionary Irishman in huge cart crashes into a rubber tree (5-6)
  9 Branch of mathematics outlined in Summa Theologica (5) LOGIC
  10 Maiden to prophesy in Indiana and Alabama (9)
  11 Leaderless cartel busted on tip off (5) ALERT
  12 Misfortune on treacherous U.S. road for the French minstrels (11) TROUBADOURS
  13 After jailbreak, he comes back outside as a prophet (6) ELIJAH
  14 Model’s American belt has a bunch of feathers (7)
  18 Smart doctor holds party in pre-1917 Russia (7)
  20 Obama upset with bike accident in Lincoln, leaves with hands on hips (6) AKIMBO
  24 Incomplete investigation into the power of a branch of mathematics (11) PROB(-E)ABILITY
  26 Uncover technology helping to make a patent (5)
  27 Eating food uncooked is the mantra to work for Shanghai doctor (not NHS) (9)
  28 Bury nitre explosive (5) INTER
  29 These may contain a large number of stories (11)
  Down
  1 Cartilage found in mill input by the French (8)
  2 With stoic ease, design some covering cloths (3,6) TEA COSIES
  3 Confused Lara goes around to ask for handout about a branch of mathematics (7) ALGEBRA
  4 Noble newspaperman replaces linotype starting to get worn from overuse (5)
  5 Branch of mathematics, a creation of Herge? (8) CALCULUS
  6 Boxer at sea confused by ship’s captain’s nicknames (7)
  7 Decline to accept reference accord (5)
  8 Not quite right in some branches of mathematics (5)
  15 Commander in China and the French mix together (9) COM MING LE
  16 Branch of mathematics used in network configuration (8)
  17 Cops act strangely around unknown apes (8) COPY CATS
  19 Contents of box sent up the hill are for some Jurassic Park characters (7)
  21 A shrink in trouble on the river (7) KRISHNA
  22 A firm biff reportedly results in gripes (5)
  23 Post result of labour to the auditor (5)
  25 American spies upset about Australia turn up early (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Fri Aug 22 0:21:59 2008.

  Across
  1 Revolutionary Irishman in huge cart crashes into a rubber tree (5-6)
  9 Branch of mathematics outlined in Summa Theologica (5) LOGIC
  10 Maiden to prophesy in Indiana and Alabama (9) INAUGURAL
  11 Leaderless cartel busted on tip off (5) ALERT
  12 Misfortune on treacherous U.S. road for the French minstrels (11) TROUBADOURS
  13 After jailbreak, he comes back outside as a prophet (6) ELIJAH
  14 Model’s American belt has a bunch of feathers (7) TUSSOCK
  18 Smart doctor holds party in pre-1917 Russia (7)
  20 Obama upset with bike accident in Lincoln, leaves with hands on hips (6) AKIMBO
  24 Incomplete investigation into the power of a branch of mathematics (11) PROB(-E)ABILITY
  26 Uncover technology helping to make a patent (5)
  27 Eating food uncooked is the mantra to work for Shanghai doctor (not NHS) (9) OMOPHAGIA
  28 Bury nitre explosive (5) INTER
  29 These may contain a large number of stories (11)
  Down
  1 Cartilage found in mill input by the French (8)
  2 With stoic ease, design some covering cloths (3,6) TEA COSIES
  3 Confused Lara goes around to ask for handout about a branch of mathematics (7) ALGEBRA
  4 Noble newspaperman replaces linotype starting to get worn from overuse (5)
  5 Branch of mathematics, a creation of Herge? (8) CALCULUS
  6 Boxer at sea confused by ship’s captain’s nicknames (7)
  7 Decline to accept reference accord (5)
  8 Not quite right in some branches of mathematics (5)
  15 Commander in China and the French mix together (9) COM MING LE
  16 Branch of mathematics used in network configuration (8) TOPOLOGY
  17 Cops act strangely around unknown apes (8) COPY CATS
  19 Contents of box sent up the hill are for some Jurassic Park characters (7)
  21 A shrink in trouble on the river (7) KRISHNA
  22 A firm biff reportedly results in gripes (5)
  23 Post result of labour to the auditor (5)
  25 American spies upset about Australia turn up early (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 22 1:13:47 2008.

  Across
  1 Revolutionary Irishman in huge cart crashes into a rubber tree (5-6)GUTTA PERCHA
  9 Branch of mathematics outlined in Summa Theologica (5) LOGIC
  10 Maiden to prophesy in Indiana and Alabama (9) INAUGURAL
  11 Leaderless cartel busted on tip off (5) ALERT
  12 Misfortune on treacherous U.S. road for the French minstrels (11) TROUBADOURS
  13 After jailbreak, he comes back outside as a prophet (6) ELIJAH
  14 Model’s American belt has a bunch of feathers (7) TUSSOCK
  18 Smart doctor holds party in pre-1917 Russia (7) TSARDOM
  20 Obama upset with bike accident in Lincoln, leaves with hands on hips (6) AKIMBO
  24 Incomplete investigation into the power of a branch of mathematics (11) PROB(-E)ABILITY
  26 Uncover technology helping to make a patent (5)
  27 Eating food uncooked is the mantra to work for Shanghai doctor (not NHS) (9) OMOPHAGIA
  28 Bury nitre explosive (5) INTER
  29 These may contain a large number of stories (11) SKYSCRAPERS
  Down
  1 Cartilage found in mill input by the French (8)
  2 With stoic ease, design some covering cloths (3,6) TEA COSIES
  3 Confused Lara goes around to ask for handout about a branch of mathematics (7) ALGEBRA
  4 Noble newspaperman replaces linotype starting to get worn from overuse (5)
  5 Branch of mathematics, a creation of Herge? (8) CALCULUS
  6 Boxer at sea confused by ship’s captain’s nicknames (7) ALIASES
  7 Decline to accept reference accord (5)AGREE
  8 Not quite right in some branches of mathematics (5) ACUTE
  15 Commander in China and the French mix together (9) COM MING LE
  16 Branch of mathematics used in network configuration (8) TOPOLOGY
  17 Cops act strangely around unknown apes (8) COPY CATS
  19 Contents of box sent up the hill are for some Jurassic Park characters (7)
  21 A shrink in trouble on the river (7) KRISHNA
  22 A firm biff reportedly results in gripes (5)COLIC
  23 Post result of labour to the auditor (5)
  25 American spies upset about Australia turn up early (5) AZOIC
  
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 22 2:46:53 2008.

  Across
  26 Uncover technology helping to make a patent (5) OVERT
  Down
  1 Cartilage found in mill input by the French (8) GRISTLER
  4 Noble newspaperman replaces linotype starting to get worn from overuse (5) EAR(-L)ED
  19 Contents of box sent up the hill are for some Jurassic Park characters (7) RAP(TOR)S<-
  23 Post result of labour to the auditor (5) BERTH
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 22 3:10:15 2008.

  Excellent contributions!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Aug 22 22:36:37 2008.

  Across
   1 Pet’s meal provided in a mess (4,9)
   9 Characters from Gath enshrined by ancient Olympics team (6) ATHENS
  10 Pyramid built to house egg of a terrestrial animal (8)
  11 It may be broken to get a conversation going (3)
  12 Plant where carbon is used to force out soft subatomic particle (6) CROTON
  13 Close call for stingy girl (4,4)
  14 Sick person composed Hitchcock thriller track (10)
  17 Basileus providing partial backing for an ancient Olympics team (4)
  18 Ancient Olympics team wasn’t built in a day (4) ROME
  19 Rain in desert storm is limited (10)
  21 Return behind schedule clutching present that is extremely delicate (8)
  23 Ancient Olympics team on the highways, reportedly (6)
  25 Refreshing cuppa with note for the auditor (3)
  26 Maroon doctor with a programming editor in African capital (8)
  27 European loses weight with an Indian dish to get a kind of saree (6)
  28 Relative being? (5,3,5)
  Down
   2 Route redrawn on the perimeter (5)
   3 A display of glasses lacking finish (9)
   4 Check around Swedish capital for amber material (5)
   5 Ancient Olympics team’s weapon in Nebraska returned to lowa (7)
   6 Assemble to dissect frog with a poor heart (9)
   7 Battle in the outskirts of Salem with a buzzing bunch (5) SWARM
   8 Plot puts Greek character in censor trouble (8)
  15 American heavy weight to… (5,3)
  16 …sue lovers in order to find out who we are (9)
  17 A newspaper may provide its two cents worth here (9)
  20 Pen lost in unpleasant fracas by Middle Eastern royal (7)
  22 Register English letters from parolee (5)
  23 Fanatical bishop gets rid of power fast (5)
  24 Weed sent back with love by lyre-holding lady (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 22 22:50:11 2008.

  Across
  1 Pet’s meal provided in a mess (4,9) DOG'S BREAKFAST
  9 Characters from Gath enshrined by ancient Olympics team (6) ATHENS
  10 Pyramid built to house egg of a terrestrial animal (8)
  11 It may be broken to get a conversation going (3)
  12 Plant where carbon is used to force out soft subatomic particle (6) CROTON
  13 Close call for stingy girl (4,4)
  14 Sick person composed Hitchcock thriller track (10) PSYCHO PATH
  17 Basileus providing partial backing for an ancient Olympics team (4)
  18 Ancient Olympics team wasn’t built in a day (4) ROME
  19 Rain in desert storm is limited (10)
  21 Return behind schedule clutching present that is extremely delicate (8)
  23 Ancient Olympics team on the highways, reportedly (6)
  25 Refreshing cuppa with note for the auditor (3)
  26 Maroon doctor with a programming editor in African capital (8)
  27 European loses weight with an Indian dish to get a kind of saree (6)
  28 Relative being? (5,3,5)
  Down
  2 Route redrawn on the perimeter (5)
  3 A display of glasses lacking finish (9) SPECTACLE
  4 Check around Swedish capital for amber material (5)
  5 Ancient Olympics team’s weapon in Nebraska returned to lowa (7)
  6 Assemble to dissect frog with a poor heart (9) FORGATHER
  7 Battle in the outskirts of Salem with a buzzing bunch (5) SWARM
  8 Plot puts Greek character in censor trouble (8)
  15 American heavy weight to… (5,3)
  16 …sue lovers in order to find out who we are (9)
  17 A newspaper may provide its two cents worth here (9)
  20 Pen lost in unpleasant fracas by Middle Eastern royal (7)
  22 Register English letters from parolee (5)
  23 Fanatical bishop gets rid of power fast (5)
  24 Weed sent back with love by lyre-holding lady (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 22 23:13:55 2008.

  Across
  1 Pet’s meal provided in a mess (4,9) DOG'S BREAKFAST
  9 Characters from Gath enshrined by ancient Olympics team (6) ATHENS
  10 Pyramid built to house egg of a terrestrial animal (8)
  11 It may be broken to get a conversation going (3)
  12 Plant where carbon is used to force out soft subatomic particle (6) CROTON
  13 Close call for stingy girl (4,4) NEAR MISS
  14 Sick person composed Hitchcock thriller track (10) PSYCHO PATH
  17 Basileus providing partial backing for an ancient Olympics team (4)
  18 Ancient Olympics team wasn’t built in a day (4) ROME
  19 Rain in desert storm is limited (10)
  21 Return behind schedule clutching present that is extremely delicate (8)
  23 Ancient Olympics team on the highways, reportedly (6)
  25 Refreshing cuppa with note for the auditor (3)
  26 Maroon doctor with a programming editor in African capital (8)
  27 European loses weight with an Indian dish to get a kind of saree (6)
  28 Relative being? (5,3,5) FLESH AND BLOOD
  Down
  2 Route redrawn on the perimeter (5)
  3 A display of glasses lacking finish (9) SPECTACLE
  4 Check around Swedish capital for amber material (5)
  5 Ancient Olympics team’s weapon in Nebraska returned to lowa (7)
  6 Assemble to dissect frog with a poor heart (9) FORGATHER
  7 Battle in the outskirts of Salem with a buzzing bunch (5) SWARM
  8 Plot puts Greek character in censor trouble (8) CONSPIRE
  15 American heavy weight to… (5,3) SHORT TON
  16 …sue lovers in order to find out who we are (9)
  17 A newspaper may provide its two cents worth here (9)
  20 Pen lost in unpleasant fracas by Middle Eastern royal (7)
  22 Register English letters from parolee (5)
  23 Fanatical bishop gets rid of power fast (5)
  24 Weed sent back with love by lyre-holding lady (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 22 23:38:30 2008.

  KKRAO JI....have managed to crack the whole thing...but the logic for 26AC and 20 DN eludes me.....could u please elaborate?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Aug 22 23:53:39 2008.

  
  Across
  1 Pet’s meal provided in a mess (4,9) DOG'S BREAKFAST
  9 Characters from Gath enshrined by ancient Olympics team (6) ATHENS
  10 Pyramid built to house egg of a terrestrial animal (8)
  11 It may be broken to get a conversation going (3)
  12 Plant where carbon is used to force out soft subatomic particle (6) CROTON
  13 Close call for stingy girl (4,4) NEAR MISS
  14 Sick person composed Hitchcock thriller track (10) PSYCHO PATH
  17 Basileus providing partial backing for an ancient Olympics team (4)
  18 Ancient Olympics team wasn’t built in a day (4) ROME
  19 Rain in desert storm is limited (10)RESTRAINED
  21 Return behind schedule clutching present that is extremely delicate (8)
  23 Ancient Olympics team on the highways, reportedly (6)
  25 Refreshing cuppa with note for the auditor (3)
  26 Maroon doctor with a programming editor in African capital (8)
  27 European loses weight with an Indian dish to get a kind of saree (6)
  28 Relative being? (5,3,5) FLESH AND BLOOD
  Down
  2 Route redrawn on the perimeter (5)
  3 A display of glasses lacking finish (9) SPECTACLE
  4 Check around Swedish capital for amber material (5)RESIN
  5 Ancient Olympics team’s weapon in Nebraska returned to lowa (7)
  6 Assemble to dissect frog with a poor heart (9) FORGATHER
  7 Battle in the outskirts of Salem with a buzzing bunch (5) SWARM
  8 Plot puts Greek character in censor trouble (8) CONSPIRE
  15 American heavy weight to… (5,3) SHORT TON
  16 …sue lovers in order to find out who we are (9)OURSELVES
  17 A newspaper may provide its two cents worth here (9)EDITORIAL
  20 Pen lost in unpleasant fracas by Middle Eastern royal (7)
  22 Register English letters from parolee (5)
  23 Fanatical bishop gets rid of power fast (5)
  24 Weed sent back with love by lyre-holding lady (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sat Aug 23 0:25:25 2008.

  sherkhan123 wrote:

  KKRAO JI....have managed to crack the whole thing...but the logic for 26AC and 20 DN eludes me.....could u please elaborate?

  
  
  MAROON is doctored and the programming editor VI is added to get monrovia
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Aug 23 0:25:37 2008.

  sherkhan123
  Take off PEN from UNPLEASANT, you will get Sultana.
  26 AC, although fixed by reference to African capital, Anno is pending.
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sat Aug 23 0:26:38 2008.

  sherkhan123 wrote:

  KKRAO JI....have managed to crack the whole thing...but the logic for 26AC and 20 DN eludes me.....could u please elaborate?

  
  PEN is lost from unpleasant to get sultana
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Aug 23 0:30:19 2008.

  Thanks, Jhongeorge,
  Not good at Abacus inventions.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Aug 23 1:09:04 2008.

  Across
  10 Pyramid built to house egg of a terrestrial animal (8) MYRIAPOD
  11 It may be broken to get a conversation going (3) ICE
  17 Basileus providing partial backing for an ancient Olympics team (4) ELIS
  21 Return behind schedule clutching present that is extremely delicate (8) ET(HERE)AL<-
  23 Ancient Olympics team on the highways, reportedly (6) RHODES
  25 Refreshing cuppa with note for the auditor (3) TEA
  27 European loses weight with an Indian dish to get a kind of saree (6) BRI(-TON) DAL
  Down
  2 Route redrawn on the perimeter (5) OUTER
  5 Ancient Olympics team’s weapon in Nebraska returned to lowa (7) ARM NE IA
  22 Register English letters from parolee (5) ENROL
  23 Fanatical bishop gets rid of power fast (5) RABID
  24 Weed sent back with love by lyre-holding lady (5) [b]ERAT<-O
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Aug 23 23:44:45 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Record attempt to suppress second hanging (8) TAPESTRY
  
  5 An old calculator may make a graduate swear endlessly (6)
  
  10 Slang used to describe popular US city (7)
  
  11 Storm following hail is normal (7)
  
  12 Swallowed drop of daiquiri before row (5)
  
  13 A red agent murdered in restaurant (3,6)
  
  14 Fellow grasping nothing at university? Revision is required (12) PROOFREADING
  
  17 Scam at Wimbledon? This could help one make a good return (6,6)TENNIS RACKET
  
  20 Touching, calling for pardon (9)
  
  23 Some nifty rollerblading in Austrian province (5)
  
  24 Fruit, a necessity over in South Africa (5)
  
  25 Former PM (Labour) turned back on a number (7)
  
  26 Hack holding page with prominent headline (6)
  
  27 Located near each other, residential streets, extremely elegant (5-3)
  
  Down
  
  1 Was first to enter extremely Spanish city (6)
  
  2 Fruit – it may go off (9)
  
  3 Keep carrying weapons and refuse to compromise? (5,2,4,4)
  
  4 Proper shock, female leaving (5)
  
  6 New Bled artist’s keen to give one pleasure (4,3,8) BEER AND SKITTLES
   
  7 Daily, daughter could bring a vegetable (5)
  
  8 Authoritarian English novelist (6)
  
  9 Writer’s article about a depressed US city (8)
  
  15 Five sat out, then left for jamboree (8)
  
  16 Film noir, too grim – American (9)
  
  18 Credit is doubled for use in emergency (6)
  
  19 County town originally producing wine (6)
  
  21 Copper, and others, after leader of mob? (5)
  
  22 Chemist opening in Bury during Christmas (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Aug 24 0:03:52 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Record attempt to suppress second hanging (8) TAPESTRY
  
  5 An old calculator may make a graduate swear endlessly (6)
  
  10 Slang used to describe popular US city (7)
  
  11 Storm following hail is normal (7)
  
  12 Swallowed drop of daiquiri before row (5)
  
  13 A red agent murdered in restaurant (3,6) TEA GARDEN
  
  14 Fellow grasping nothing at university? Revision is required (12) PROOFREADING
  
  17 Scam at Wimbledon? This could help one make a good return (6,6)TENNIS RACKET
  
  20 Touching, calling for pardon (9)REMISSION
  
  23 Some nifty rollerblading in Austrian province (5)
  
  24 Fruit, a necessity over in South Africa (5)
  
  25 Former PM (Labour) turned back on a number (7)
  
  26 Hack holding page with prominent headline (6)
  
  27 Located near each other, residential streets, extremely elegant (5-3)
  
  Down
  
  1 Was first to enter extremely Spanish city (6)
  
  2 Fruit – it may go off (9)
  
  3 Keep carrying weapons and refuse to compromise? (5,2,4,4)STICK TO ONES GUNS
  
  4 Proper shock, female leaving (5)
  
  6 New Bled artist’s keen to give one pleasure (4,3,8) BEER AND SKITTLES
   
  7 Daily, daughter could bring a vegetable (5)
  
  8 Authoritarian English novelist (6)
  
  9 Writer’s article about a depressed US city (8)
  
  15 Five sat out, then left for jamboree (8)
  
  16 Film noir, too grim – American (9)NOTORIOUS
  
  18 Credit is doubled for use in emergency (6)
  
  19 County town originally producing wine (6)
  
  21 Copper, and others, after leader of mob? (5)
  
  22 Chemist opening in Bury during Christmas (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Aug 24 0:51:59 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Record attempt to suppress second hanging (8) TAPESTRY
  
  5 An old calculator may make a graduate swear endlessly (6) ABACUS
  
  10 Slang used to describe popular US city (7)
  
  11 Storm following hail is normal (7) AVERAGE
  
  12 Swallowed drop of daiquiri before row (5) DRANK
  
  13 A red agent murdered in restaurant (3,6) TEA GARDEN
  
  14 Fellow grasping nothing at university? Revision is required (12) PROOFREADING
  
  17 Scam at Wimbledon? This could help one make a good return (6,6)TENNIS RACKET
  
  20 Touching, calling for pardon (9)REMISSION
  
  23 Some nifty rollerblading in Austrian province (5) TYROL
  
  24 Fruit, a necessity over in South Africa (5) SATSUMA
  
  25 Former PM (Labour) turned back on a number (7)
  
  26 Hack holding page with prominent headline (6) SPLASH
  
  27 Located near each other, residential streets, extremely elegant (5-3)
  
  Down
  
  1 Was first to enter extremely Spanish city (6)
  
  2 Fruit – it may go off (9) PINEAPPLE
  
  3 Keep carrying weapons and refuse to compromise? (5,2,4,4)STICK TO ONES GUNS
  
  4 Proper shock, female leaving (5)
  
  6 New Bled artist’s keen to give one pleasure (4,3,8) BEER AND SKITTLES
   
  7 Daily, daughter could bring a vegetable (5) CHARD
  
  8 Authoritarian English novelist (6) STERNE
  
  9 Writer’s article about a depressed US city (8)
  
  15 Five sat out, then left for jamboree (8) FESTIVAL
  
  16 Film noir, too grim – American (9)NOTORIOUS
  
  18 Credit is doubled for use in emergency (6) CRISIS
  
  19 County town originally producing wine (6)
  
  21 Copper, and others, after leader of mob? (5) METAL
  
  22 Chemist opening in Bury during Christmas (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Aug 24 0:57:14 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Record attempt to suppress second hanging (8) TAPESTRY
  
  5 An old calculator may make a graduate swear endlessly (6) ABACUS
  
  10 Slang used to describe popular US city (7)LANSING
  
  11 Storm following hail is normal (7) AVERAGE
  
  12 Swallowed drop of daiquiri before row (5) DRANK
  
  13 A red agent murdered in restaurant (3,6) TEA GARDEN
  
  14 Fellow grasping nothing at university? Revision is required (12) PROOFREADING
  
  17 Scam at Wimbledon? This could help one make a good return (6,6)TENNIS RACKET
  
  20 Touching, calling for pardon (9)REMISSION
  
  23 Some nifty rollerblading in Austrian province (5) TYROL
  
  24 Fruit, a necessity over in South Africa (5)SATSUMA
  
  25 Former PM (Labour) turned back on a number (7)BALFOUR
  
  26 Hack holding page with prominent headline (6) SPLASH
  
  27 Located near each other, residential streets, extremely elegant (5-3) CLOSE SET
  
  Down
  
  1 Was first to enter extremely Spanish city (6) TOLEDO
  
  2 Fruit – it may go off (9) PINEAPPLE
  
  3 Keep carrying weapons and refuse to compromise? (5,2,4,4)STICK TO ONES GUNS
  
  4 Proper shock, female leaving (5) (F) RIGHT
  
  6 New Bled artist’s keen to give one pleasure (4,3,8) BEER AND SKITTLES
   
  7 Daily, daughter could bring a vegetable (5) CHARD
  
  8 Authoritarian English novelist (6) STERNE
  
  9 Writer’s article about a depressed US city (8) PASADENA
  
  15 Five sat out, then left for jamboree (8) FESTIVAL
  
  16 Film noir, too grim – American (9)NOTORIOUS
  
  18 Credit is doubled for use in emergency (6) CRISIS
  
  19 County town originally producing wine (6) CLARET
  
  21 Copper, and others, after leader of mob? (5) METAL
  
  22 Chemist opening in Bury during Christmas (5) NOBEL
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 24 4:22:02 2008.

  Good show!
  The Sunday Crossword (and Saturday too), I always expect and wish to be tough...But surprisingly in the recent times, the grid has been an easy one. Let us hope this trend continues.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Aug 24 5:31:15 2008.

  Good teamwork!
  
  
  Little or no hubbing for me for a week or so since the laptop has gone for servicing!
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sun Aug 24 22:54:36 2008.

  Across
  1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) SHOCK TREATMENT
  8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) INSECT
  9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) ASSIGNEE
  11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) PALESTINE
  12 A portion of a small mammal (5)
  13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4)
  15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7)
  17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7)
  19 He gives company to the flier (2-5)
  21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5)
  23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)
  25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8)
  26 Love commercial dirt! (6)
  27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)
  
  Down
  1 Team leader but a small fish (7)
  2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5)
  3 Get (the bike) going (4-5)
  4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7)
  5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5)
  6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)
  7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6)
  10 A gentle sort (4)
  14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9)
  16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6)
  17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6)
  18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7)
  19 Persuade with some colas, say (4)
  20 In them your clothes are torn (7)
  22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5)
  24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Aug 24 23:08:46 2008.

  Across
  1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) SHOCK TREATMENT
  8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) INSECT
  9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) ASSIGNEE
  11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) PALESTINE
  12 A portion of a small mammal (5)
  13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4)
  15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7) SALIENT
  17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7)
  19 He gives company to the flier (2-5)
  21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5)
  23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)ABASEMENT
  25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8)
  26 Love commercial dirt! (6)
  27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)OSTEOARTHRITIS
  
  Down
  1 Team leader but a small fish (7)
  2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5)
  3 Get (the bike) going (4-5)
  4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7)
  5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5)
  6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)NONPAREIL
  7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6)
  10 A gentle sort (4)
  14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9)
  16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6)
  17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6)
  18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7)
  19 Persuade with some colas, say (4)
  20 In them your clothes are torn (7)
  22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5)
  24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5)
  
  _________________
  jg
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Aug 24 23:12:58 2008.

  Across
  1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) SHOCK TREATMENT
  8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) INSECT
  9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) ASSIGNEE
  11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) PALESTINE
  12 A portion of a small mammal (5)
  13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4) RED CARD
  15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7) SALIENT
  17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7) IMPETUS
  19 He gives company to the flier (2-5)
  21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5)
  23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)ABASEMENT
  25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8) BLACKOUT
  26 Love commercial dirt! (6)
  27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)OSTEOARTHRITIS
  
  Down
  1 Team leader but a small fish (7)
  2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5)
  3 Get (the bike) going (4-5)
  4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7)
  5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5)
  6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)NONPAREIL
  7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6)
  10 A gentle sort (4)
  14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9) DIPLOMATS
  16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6)
  17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6)
  18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7)
  19 Persuade with some colas, say (4)
  20 In them your clothes are torn (7)
  22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5)
  24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Aug 24 23:20:45 2008.

  Across
  1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) SHOCK TREATMENT
  8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) INSECT
  9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) ASSIGNEE
  11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) PALESTINE
  12 A portion of a small mammal (5)
  13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4) RED CARD
  15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7) SALIENT
  17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7) IMPETUS
  19 He gives company to the flier (2-5)
  21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5)
  23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)ABASEMENT
  25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8) BLACKOUT
  26 Love commercial dirt! (6) ADMIRE
  27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)OSTEOARTHRITIS
  
  Down
  1 Team leader but a small fish (7)
  2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5)
  3 Get (the bike) going (4-5)
  4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7)
  5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5)
  6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)NONPAREIL
  7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6)
  10 A gentle sort (4)
  14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9) DIPLOMATS
  16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6) LIP READER
  17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6) IMBIBE
  18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7)
  19 Persuade with some colas, say (4) COAX
  20 In them your clothes are torn (7)
  22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5)
  24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Aug 24 23:41:22 2008.

  Across
  1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) SHOCK TREATMENT
  8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) INSECT
  9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) ASSIGNEE
  11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) PALESTINE
  12 A portion of a small mammal (5)
  13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4) RED CARD
  15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7) SALIENT
  17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7) IMPETUS
  19 He gives company to the flier (2-5) CO PILOT
  21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5) BIOTA
  23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)ABASEMENT
  25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8) BLACKOUT
  26 Love commercial dirt! (6) ADMIRE
  27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)OSTEOARTHRITIS
  
  Down
  1 Team leader but a small fish (7) SKIPPER
  2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5) OUSEL
  3 Get (the bike) going (4-5)
  4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7)
  5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5)
  6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)NONPAREIL
  7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6)
  10 A gentle sort (4)
  14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9) DIPLOMATS
  16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6) LIP READER
  17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6) IMBIBE
  18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7)
  19 Persuade with some colas, say (4) COAX
  20 In them your clothes are torn (7)
  22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5)
  24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Aug 25 0:22:09 2008.

  Across
  1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) SHOCK TREATMENT
  8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) INSECT
  9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) ASSIGNEE
  11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) PALESTINE
  12 A portion of a small mammal (5)
  13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4) RED CARD
  15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7) SALIENT
  17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7) IMPETUS
  19 He gives company to the flier (2-5) CO PILOT
  21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5) BIOTA
  23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)ABASEMENT
  25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8) BLACKOUT
  26 Love commercial dirt! (6) ADMIRE
  27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)OSTEOARTHRITIS
  
  Down
  1 Team leader but a small fish (7) SKIPPER
  2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5) OUSEL
  3 Get (the bike) going (4-5)
  4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7) ABSCESS
  5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5)
  6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)NONPAREIL
  7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6) BEREFT
  10 A gentle sort (4) KIND
  14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9) DIPLOMATS
  16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6) LIP READER
  17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6) IMBIBE
  18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7)
  19 Persuade with some colas, say (4) COAX
  20 In them your clothes are torn (7)
  22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5) ANKLE
  24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Aug 25 0:48:18 2008.

  Across
  1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) SHOCK TREATMENT
  8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) INSECT
  9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) ASSIGNEE
  11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) PALESTINE
  12 A portion of a small mammal (5) S HARE
  13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4) RED CARD
  15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7) SALIENT
  17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7) IMPETUS
  19 He gives company to the flier (2-5) CO PILOT
  21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5) BIOTA
  23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)ABASEMENT
  25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8) BLACKOUT
  26 Love commercial dirt! (6) ADMIRE
  27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)OSTEOARTHRITIS
  
  Down
  1 Team leader but a small fish (7) SKIPPER
  2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5) OUSEL
  3 Get (the bike) going (4-5) KICK-START
  4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7) ABSCESS
  5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5) MAINS
  6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)NONPAREIL
  7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6) BEREFT
  10 A gentle sort (4) KIND
  14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9) DIPLOMATS
  16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6) LIP READER
  17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6) IMBIBE
  18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7) SCAPULA
  19 Persuade with some colas, say (4) COAX
  20 In them your clothes are torn (7) TATTERS
  22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5) ANKLE
  24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5) EDICT
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Aug 25 22:32:06 2008.

  Across
   1 Unprincipled chap, a professional, is taken in by discount (9)
   5 Old Scottish surveyor who organised a raid (5) ADAIR
   8 Born, reportedly late, as required (6)
   9 Standards body with a pick-me-up kind of solution (8)
  11 Dairy product derivative, hot, swallowed by horse? Not half (4)
  12 Kind and generous noble, event organiser (10)
  14 What a pirate found here — a nocturnal mammal (5)
  15 Their jobs are pressing (7)
  16 Desirable things found when something sticky ceases to be (7)
  17 Sly old general, really hollow (5)
  19 A singular indication people begin taking as a task (10)
  20 Powered rickshaw (4)
  22 Laxative that got Peter in a tizzy (8)
  23 Manipulate a wide point of view (6)
  24 A passage in an insular area (5)
  25 Something to break a tumbler’s fall (6,3)
  Down
   1 One generally upset has it in him to break his promise (6)
   2 Pomposity of stout peeress in new turn out (15)
   3 Not restricted by a round enclosure (4)
   4 In the Pacific, it is famous for its giant statues, and is a part of Chile (6,6)
   5 He may tell you what the stars foretell (10)
  ASTROLOGER
   6 1950 movie starring Betty Hutton that could inure young agent in trouble (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
   7 Lists out rituals encompassing European Commission (7)
  10 Junior students in disturbed rest get snacks (12)
  13 Balmy season, the hour for a leap? (10)
  16 Old relative with an American prosecutor in an Andalusian city (7) GRANADA
  18 Reportedly, the enemy intended to try and stir up public opinion (6)
  21 A lure, one swallowed by winged creature (4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Aug 25 22:42:05 2008.

  Across
   1 Unprincipled chap, a professional, is taken in by discount (9)REPROBATE
   5 Old Scottish surveyor who organised a raid (5) ADAIR
   8 Born, reportedly late, as required (6)
   9 Standards body with a pick-me-up kind of solution (8)
  11 Dairy product derivative, hot, swallowed by horse? Not half (4)
  12 Kind and generous noble, event organiser (10)
  14 What a pirate found here — a nocturnal mammal (5)
  15 Their jobs are pressing (7)
  16 Desirable things found when something sticky ceases to be (7)
  17 Sly old general, really hollow (5)
  19 A singular indication people begin taking as a task (10)
  20 Powered rickshaw (4)
  22 Laxative that got Peter in a tizzy (8)
  23 Manipulate a wide point of view (6)
  24 A passage in an insular area (5)
  25 Something to break a tumbler’s fall (6,3)
  Down
   1 One generally upset has it in him to break his promise (6)
   2 Pomposity of stout peeress in new turn out (15) PRETENTIOUSNESS
   3 Not restricted by a round enclosure (4)
   4 In the Pacific, it is famous for its giant statues, and is a part of Chile (6,6) EASTER ISLAND
   5 He may tell you what the stars foretell (10)
  ASTROLOGER
   6 1950 movie starring Betty Hutton that could inure young agent in trouble (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
   7 Lists out rituals encompassing European Commission (7)
  10 Junior students in disturbed rest get snacks (12) REFRESHMENTS
  13 Balmy season, the hour for a leap? (10)
  16 Old relative with an American prosecutor in an Andalusian city (7) GRANADA
  18 Reportedly, the enemy intended to try and stir up public opinion (6)
  21 A lure, one swallowed by winged creature (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Aug 25 22:58:03 2008.

  Across
   1 Unprincipled chap, a professional, is taken in by discount (9)REPROBATE
   5 Old Scottish surveyor who organised a raid (5) ADAIR
   8 Born, reportedly late, as required (6)
   9 Standards body with a pick-me-up kind of solution (8)
  11 Dairy product derivative, hot, swallowed by horse? Not half (4)
  12 Kind and generous noble, event organiser (10) BENEVOLENT
  14 What a pirate found here — a nocturnal mammal (5)
  15 Their jobs are pressing (7)
  16 Desirable things found when something sticky ceases to be (7)
  17 Sly old general, really hollow (5)
  19 A singular indication people begin taking as a task (10) ASSIGNMENT
  20 Powered rickshaw (4)
  22 Laxative that got Peter in a tizzy (8)
  23 Manipulate a wide point of view (6)
  24 A passage in an insular area (5)
  25 Something to break a tumbler’s fall (6,3)
  Down
   1 One generally upset has it in him to break his promise (6)
   2 Pomposity of stout peeress in new turn out (15) PRETENTIOUSNESS
   3 Not restricted by a round enclosure (4)
   4 In the Pacific, it is famous for its giant statues, and is a part of Chile (6,6) EASTER ISLAND
   5 He may tell you what the stars foretell (10)
  ASTROLOGER
   6 1950 movie starring Betty Hutton that could inure young agent in trouble (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
   7 Lists out rituals encompassing European Commission (7) RECITES
  10 Junior students in disturbed rest get snacks (12) REFRESHMENTS
  13 Balmy season, the hour for a leap? (10)
  16 Old relative with an American prosecutor in an Andalusian city (7) GRANADA
  18 Reportedly, the enemy intended to try and stir up public opinion (6) FOMENT
  21 A lure, one swallowed by winged creature (4)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Aug 25 23:11:02 2008.

  Across
   1 Unprincipled chap, a professional, is taken in by discount (9)REPROBATE
   5 Old Scottish surveyor who organised a raid (5) ADAIR
   8 Born, reportedly late, as required (6)
   9 Standards body with a pick-me-up kind of solution (8) ISOTONIC
  11 Dairy product derivative, hot, swallowed by horse? Not half (4)
  12 Kind and generous noble, event organiser (10) BENEVOLENT
  14 What a pirate found here — a nocturnal mammal (5)
  15 Their jobs are pressing (7)
  16 Desirable things found when something sticky ceases to be (7)
  17 Sly old general, really hollow (5) LEERY
  19 A singular indication people begin taking as a task (10) ASSIGNMENT
  20 Powered rickshaw (4)
  22 Laxative that got Peter in a tizzy (8) APERIENT
  23 Manipulate a wide point of view (6) WANGLE
  24 A passage in an insular area (5)
  25 Something to break a tumbler’s fall (6,3)
  Down
   1 One generally upset has it in him to break his promise (6)
   2 Pomposity of stout peeress in new turn out (15) PRETENTIOUSNESS
   3 Not restricted by a round enclosure (4)
   4 In the Pacific, it is famous for its giant statues, and is a part of Chile (6,6) EASTER ISLAND
   5 He may tell you what the stars foretell (10)
  ASTROLOGER
   6 1950 movie starring Betty Hutton that could inure young agent in trouble (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
   7 Lists out rituals encompassing European Commission (7) RECITES
  10 Junior students in disturbed rest get snacks (12) REFRESHMENTS
  13 Balmy season, the hour for a leap? (10)
  16 Old relative with an American prosecutor in an Andalusian city (7) GRANADA
  18 Reportedly, the enemy intended to try and stir up public opinion (6) FOMENT
  21 A lure, one swallowed by winged creature (4)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Aug 25 23:23:09 2008.

  Across
  1 Unprincipled chap, a professional, is taken in by discount (9)REPROBATE
  5 Old Scottish surveyor who organised a raid (5) ADAIR
  8 Born, reportedly late, as required (6) NEE DED
  9 Standards body with a pick-me-up kind of solution (8) ISOTONIC
  11 Dairy product derivative, hot, swallowed by horse? Not half (4)
  12 Kind and generous noble, event organiser (10) BENEVOLENT
  14 What a pirate found here — a nocturnal mammal (5)
  15 Their jobs are pressing (7) IRONERS
  16 Desirable things found when something sticky ceases to be (7)
  17 Sly old general, really hollow (5) LEERY
  19 A singular indication people begin taking as a task (10) ASSIGNMENT
  20 Powered rickshaw (4)
  22 Laxative that got Peter in a tizzy (8) APERIENT
  23 Manipulate a wide point of view (6) WANGLE
  24 A passage in an insular area (5)
  25 Something to break a tumbler’s fall (6,3)
  Down
  1 One generally upset has it in him to break his promise (6) RENEGE
  2 Pomposity of stout peeress in new turn out (15) PRETENTIOUSNESS
  3 Not restricted by a round enclosure (4)
  4 In the Pacific, it is famous for its giant statues, and is a part of Chile (6,6) EASTER ISLAND
  5 He may tell you what the stars foretell (10)
  ASTROLOGER
  6 1950 movie starring Betty Hutton that could inure young agent in trouble (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
  7 Lists out rituals encompassing European Commission (7) RECITES
  10 Junior students in disturbed rest get snacks (12) REFRESHMENTS
  13 Balmy season, the hour for a leap? (10) SPRING TIME
  16 Old relative with an American prosecutor in an Andalusian city (7) GRANADA
  18 Reportedly, the enemy intended to try and stir up public opinion (6) FOMENT
  21 A lure, one swallowed by winged creature (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Aug 26 1:30:07 2008.

  Across
  1 Unprincipled chap, a professional, is taken in by discount (9)REPROBATE
  5 Old Scottish surveyor who organised a raid (5) ADAIR
  8 Born, reportedly late, as required (6) NEE DED
  9 Standards body with a pick-me-up kind of solution (8) ISOTONIC
  11 Dairy product derivative, hot, swallowed by horse? Not half (4) G(H)EE
  12 Kind and generous noble, event organiser (10) BENEVOLENT
  14 What a pirate found here — a nocturnal mammal (5) TAPIR
  15 Their jobs are pressing (7) IRONERS
  16 Desirable things found when something sticky ceases to be (7) GOODIES
  17 Sly old general, really hollow (5) LEERY
  19 A singular indication people begin taking as a task (10) ASSIGNMENT
  20 Powered rickshaw (4) AUTO
  22 Laxative that got Peter in a tizzy (8) APERIENT
  23 Manipulate a wide point of view (6) WANGLE
  24 A passage in an insular area (5) A ISLE
  25 Something to break a tumbler’s fall (6,3) SAFETY NET
  Down
  1 One generally upset has it in him to break his promise (6) RENEGE
  2 Pomposity of stout peeress in new turn out (15) PRETENTIOUSNESS
  3 Not restricted by a round enclosure (4) O PEN
  4 In the Pacific, it is famous for its giant statues, and is a part of Chile (6,6) EASTER ISLAND
  5 He may tell you what the stars foretell (10)
  ASTROLOGER
  6 1950 movie starring Betty Hutton that could inure young agent in trouble (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
  7 Lists out rituals encompassing European Commission (7) RECITES
  10 Junior students in disturbed rest get snacks (12) REFRESHMENTS
  13 Balmy season, the hour for a leap? (10) SPRING TIME
  16 Old relative with an American prosecutor in an Andalusian city (7) GRANADA
  18 Reportedly, the enemy intended to try and stir up public opinion (6) FOMENT
  21 A lure, one swallowed by winged creature (4) BA(I)T
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Aug 26 1:31:59 2008.

  Across
  1 Unprincipled chap, a professional, is taken in by discount (9)REPROBATE
  5 Old Scottish surveyor who organised a raid (5) ADAIR
  8 Born, reportedly late, as required (6) NEE DED
  9 Standards body with a pick-me-up kind of solution (8) ISOTONIC
  11 Dairy product derivative, hot, swallowed by horse? Not half (4)GHEE
  12 Kind and generous noble, event organiser (10) BENEVOLENT
  14 What a pirate found here — a nocturnal mammal (5) TAPIR
  15 Their jobs are pressing (7) IRONERS
  16 Desirable things found when something sticky ceases to be (7)GOO DIES
  17 Sly old general, really hollow (5) LEERY
  19 A singular indication people begin taking as a task (10) ASSIGNMENT
  20 Powered rickshaw (4) AUTO
  22 Laxative that got Peter in a tizzy (8) APERIENT
  23 Manipulate a wide point of view (6) WANGLE
  24 A passage in an insular area (5) AISLE
  25 Something to break a tumbler’s fall (6,3) SAFETY NET
  Down
  1 One generally upset has it in him to break his promise (6) RENEGE
  2 Pomposity of stout peeress in new turn out (15) PRETENTIOUSNESS
  3 Not restricted by a round enclosure (4) OPEN
  4 In the Pacific, it is famous for its giant statues, and is a part of Chile (6,6) EASTER ISLAND
  5 He may tell you what the stars foretell (10)
  ASTROLOGER
  6 1950 movie starring Betty Hutton that could inure young agent in trouble (5,3,4,3) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
  7 Lists out rituals encompassing European Commission (7) RECITES
  10 Junior students in disturbed rest get snacks (12) REFRESHMENTS
  13 Balmy season, the hour for a leap? (10) SPRING TIME
  16 Old relative with an American prosecutor in an Andalusian city (7) GRANADA
  18 Reportedly, the enemy intended to try and stir up public opinion (6) FOMENT
  21 A lure, one swallowed by winged creature (4)BAIT
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Aug 26 22:39:44 2008.

  14 A : SKINHEAD
  25 A: AMNION
  5 D: PORTMANEAU WORD
  6 D: WHEEDLE
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Aug 26 23:16:35 2008.

  Across
  
  1. In athletics it makes one from Warsaw jump (4,5)
  
  5. War detainee, with hesitation, finds energy (5)
  
  8. Increase the late ace’s trouble (8)
  
  9. Align with the east (6) ORIENT
  
  11. (See) below a part of the mainframe (5)
  
  12. One worthy of imitation, part mole in a caper with daughter (4,5)
  
  13. The endless disagreement caused by being careful with money (6) THRIFT
  
  14. Small family leader, one with close-cropped hair, heavy boots and all (8) S KINHEAD
  
  16. The remoteness of being number one in the ball (8) D IST ANCE
  
  18. Such emotions are bursting to be released (4-2)
  
  22. Where to go to start making progress on the diamond (5,4) FIRST BASE
  
  23. Not trimmed, like a diamond yet to be finished (5)
  
  24. Membrane surrounding the embryo of mammal in Oman perhaps (6) AMNION
  
  25. Roar wildly before the entrance to claim undue authority (8)
  
  26. What the shopper would like to have in, say, Bonn and Brussels (5)
  
  27. Net surfer’s requisite, a wide range of frequencies (9)
  
  Down
  
  1. Foretell a public relations proclamation (7)
  
  2. Satan can be cruel, if provoked (7)
  
  3. 1/3, 2/6 and 27/81, for example (6,9)
  
  4. A state act for improvement in the economy (6)
  
  5. An expression formed by combining others like ape, trout and worm perhaps (11,4)PORTMANTEAU WORD*
  
  6. Use flattery but heed Lew, however (7) WHEEDLE
  
  7. Discomfited by a child’s toy, died (7)
  
  10. A bit of snow from a fine body of water (5)
  
  15. Showy display of new lace by tenor (5)
  
  16. What to do to the economy when prices continue to soar? Let off air? (7)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Tue Aug 26 23:54:21 2008.

  Across
  
  1. In athletics it makes one from Warsaw jump (4,5)
  
  5. War detainee, with hesitation, finds energy (5)
  
  8. Increase the late ace’s trouble (8)
  
  9. Align with the east (6) ORIENT
  
  11. (See) below a part of the mainframe (5)
  
  12. One worthy of imitation, part mole in a caper with daughter (4,5) ROLE MODEL
  
  13. The endless disagreement caused by being careful with money (6) THRIFT
  
  14. Small family leader, one with close-cropped hair, heavy boots and all (8) S KINHEAD
  
  16. The remoteness of being number one in the ball (8) D IST ANCE
  
  18. Such emotions are bursting to be released (4-2) PENT UP
  
  22. Where to go to start making progress on the diamond (5,4) FIRST BASE
  
  23. Not trimmed, like a diamond yet to be finished (5)
  
  24. Membrane surrounding the embryo of mammal in Oman perhaps (6) AMNION
  
  25. Roar wildly before the entrance to claim undue authority (8) ARROGATE
  
  26. What the shopper would like to have in, say, Bonn and Brussels (5)
  
  27. Net surfer’s requisite, a wide range of frequencies (9) BROADBAND
  Down
  
  1. Foretell a public relations proclamation (7)
  
  2. Satan can be cruel, if provoked (7)
  
  3. 1/3, 2/6 and 27/81, for example (6,9)
  
  4. A state act for improvement in the economy (6)
  
  5. An expression formed by combining others like ape, trout and worm perhaps (11,4)PORTMANTEAU WORD*
  
  6. Use flattery but heed Lew, however (7) WHEEDLE
  
  7. Discomfited by a child’s toy, died (7)
  
  10. A bit of snow from a fine body of water (5)
  
  15. Showy display of new lace by tenor (5)
  
  16. What to do to the economy when prices continue to soar? Let off air? (7)
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Aug 27 1:14:18 2008.

  Across
  
  1. In athletics it makes one from Warsaw jump (4,5)POLE VAULT
  
  5. War detainee, with hesitation, finds energy (5)POW ER
  
  8. Increase the late ace’s trouble (8) ESCLATE
  
  9. Align with the east (6) ORIENT
  
  11. (See) below a part of the mainframe (5) INFRA
  
  12. One worthy of imitation, part mole in a caper with daughter (4,5) ROLE MODEL
  
  13. The endless disagreement caused by being careful with money (6) THRIFT
  
  14. Small family leader, one with close-cropped hair, heavy boots and all (8) S KINHEAD
  
  16. The remoteness of being number one in the ball (8) D IST ANCE
  
  18. Such emotions are bursting to be released (4-2) PENT UP
  
  22. Where to go to start making progress on the diamond (5,4) FIRST BASE
  
  23. Not trimmed, like a diamond yet to be finished (5) UNCUT
  
  24. Membrane surrounding the embryo of mammal in Oman perhaps (6) AMNION
  
  25. Roar wildly before the entrance to claim undue authority (8) ARROGATE
  
  26. What the shopper would like to have in, say, Bonn and Brussels (5) EUROS
  
  27. Net surfer’s requisite, a wide range of frequencies (9) BROADBAND
  Down
  
  1. Foretell a public relations proclamation (7) PREDICT
  
  2. Satan can be cruel, if provoked (7) LUCIFER
  
  3. 1/3, 2/6 and 27/81, for example (6,9) VULGAR FRACTIONS
  
  4. A state act for improvement in the economy (6) UP TURN
  
  5. An expression formed by combining others like ape, trout and worm perhaps (11,4)PORTMANTEAU WORD*
  
  6. Use flattery but heed Lew, however (7) WHEEDLE
  
  7. Discomfited by a child’s toy, died (7) RATTLED
  
  10. A bit of snow from a fine body of water (5) FLAKE
  
  15. Showy display of new lace by tenor (5) ECLAT
  
  16. What to do to the economy when prices continue to soar? Let off air? (7) DEFLATE
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Aug 27 20:56:42 2008.

  Across
   1 Tool that cuts a cow’s tail (7)
   5 Impossible situation for troops posted away from a major formation (7)
   9 Swindle with a stunt following assurance (10,5)
  CONFIDENCE TRICK10 Type of goods sought to be disposed of in a clearance sale (6)
  11 A sore calf treated in the open air (8)
  13 Oriental sword makes a mark around one famous tech school (8)
  15 Leave alone an amateur no longer operative (3,3)
  18 Part of the tooth seen when a Melanesian smiles (6)
  19 The French burden starting to ease in this game (8)
  22 Hairstyle that could be a universal force if restructured (8)
  24 Trick by private detective to get seafood (6)
  27 Old horse-drawn carriage which could sail along grassy plain more quickly, skirting around church (7,8)
  28 What a king gets for copyrighted work? (7)
  29 No good man with strong spirit gets this cure-all (7)
  Down
   1 Spasm needing a drink or caused by drink? (7)
  HICCUPS
   2 Partners of rods in the eye (5) CONES
   3 Yet, existence is a subject for some artists (5,4)
   4 Period lacking in energy, say (4)
   5 New local arrangement that is available, if needed (2,4) ON CALL
   6 A teacher to put labour body to the right (5)
   7 Failures in love assignments (9)
   8 Beginning of a flight (4,3)
  12 Is it where lawyers quench their thirst? (3)
  14 What a hypochondriac’s illness could be (9)
  16 Very wicked but a stoic, our dissembler (9)
  17 Sailor in a solitary state (3)
  18 The one who broke loose (7)
  20 Witty saying about a swine captured by oriental sheep (7)
  21 Blood distributor (6)
  23 Wild, dreadful fear followed by onset of lethargy (5)
  25 A pit worker reportedly under-age (5)
  26 Bridge player in a position to make a systematic examination (4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Aug 27 21:57:58 2008.

  Across
   1 Tool that cuts a cow’s tail (7)
   5 Impossible situation for troops posted away from a major formation (7)
   9 Swindle with a stunt following assurance (10,5)
  CONFIDENCE TRICK
  10 Type of goods sought to be disposed of in a clearance sale (6)
  11 A sore calf treated in the open air (8)
  13 Oriental sword makes a mark around one famous tech school (8)
  15 Leave alone an amateur no longer operative (3,3)
  18 Part of the tooth seen when a Melanesian smiles (6)
  19 The French burden starting to ease in this game (8)LACROSSE
  22 Hairstyle that could be a universal force if restructured (8)
  24 Trick by private detective to get seafood (6)
  27 Old horse-drawn carriage which could sail along grassy plain more quickly, skirting around church (7,8) PRAIRIE SCHOONER
  28 What a king gets for copyrighted work? (7)
  29 No good man with strong spirit gets this cure-all (7)
  Down
   1 Spasm needing a drink or caused by drink? (7)
  HICCUPS
   2 Partners of rods in the eye (5) CONES
   3 Yet, existence is a subject for some artists (5,4)
   4 Period lacking in energy, say (4)
   5 New local arrangement that is available, if needed (2,4) ON CALL
   6 A teacher to put labour body to the right (5)
   7 Failures in love assignments (9)OMISSIONS
   8 Beginning of a flight (4,3)
  12 Is it where lawyers quench their thirst? (3)
  14 What a hypochondriac’s illness could be (9) IMAGINARY
  16 Very wicked but a stoic, our dissembler (9)
  17 Sailor in a solitary state (3)
  18 The one who broke loose (7)
  20 Witty saying about a swine captured by oriental sheep (7)
  21 Blood distributor (6)
  23 Wild, dreadful fear followed by onset of lethargy (5)
  25 A pit worker reportedly under-age (5)
  26 Bridge player in a position to make a systematic examination (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Aug 27 22:34:24 2008.

  Next person, please give me 17 D. Thanks
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Aug 27 23:33:05 2008.

  Across
   1 Tool that cuts a cow’s tail (7)
   5 Impossible situation for troops posted away from a major formation (7)
   9 Swindle with a stunt following assurance (10,5)
  CONFIDENCE TRICK
  10 Type of goods sought to be disposed of in a clearance sale (6)
  11 A sore calf treated in the open air (8) ALFRESCO
  13 Oriental sword makes a mark around one famous tech school (8) SCIMITAR
  15 Leave alone an amateur no longer operative (3,3)
  18 Part of the tooth seen when a Melanesian smiles (6)
  19 The French burden starting to ease in this game (8)LACROSSE
  22 Hairstyle that could be a universal force if restructured (8)
  24 Trick by private detective to get seafood (6)
  27 Old horse-drawn carriage which could sail along grassy plain more quickly, skirting around church (7,8) PRAIRIE SCHOONER
  28 What a king gets for copyrighted work? (7)
  29 No good man with strong spirit gets this cure-all (7) NOSTRUM
  
  Down
   1 Spasm needing a drink or caused by drink? (7)
  HICCUPS
   2 Partners of rods in the eye (5) CONES
   3 Yet, existence is a subject for some artists (5,4)
   4 Period lacking in energy, say (4)
   5 New local arrangement that is available, if needed (2,4) ON CALL
   6 A teacher to put labour body to the right (5)
   7 Failures in love assignments (9)OMISSIONS
   8 Beginning of a flight (4,3)
  12 Is it where lawyers quench their thirst? (3)
  14 What a hypochondriac’s illness could be (9) IMAGINARY
  16 Very wicked but a stoic, our dissembler (9)
  17 Sailor in a solitary state (3) TAR
  18 The one who broke loose (7)
  20 Witty saying about a swine captured by oriental sheep (7)
  21 Blood distributor (6)
  23 Wild, dreadful fear followed by onset of lethargy (5)
  25 A pit worker reportedly under-age (5)
  26 Bridge player in a position to make a systematic examination (4)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 28 1:02:06 2008.

  Across
  1 Tool that cuts a cow’s tail (7) HACKSAW
  5 Impossible situation for troops posted away from a major formation (7) OUTPOST
  9 Swindle with a stunt following assurance (10,5) CONFIDENCE TRICK
  10 Type of goods sought to be disposed of in a clearance sale (6) UNSOLD
  11 A sore calf treated in the open air (8) ALFRESCO
  13 Oriental sword makes a mark around one famous tech school (8) SCIMITAR
  15 Leave alone an amateur no longer operative (3,3) LAY OFF
  18 Part of the tooth seen when a Melanesian smiles (6) ENAMEL
  19 The French burden starting to ease in this game (8)LACROSSE
  22 Hairstyle that could be a universal force if restructured (8) COIFFURE
  24 Trick by private detective to get seafood (6) SCAMPI
  27 Old horse-drawn carriage which could sail along grassy plain more quickly, skirting around church (7,8) PRAIRIE SCHOONER
  28 What a king gets for copyrighted work? (7) ROYALTY
  29 No good man with strong spirit gets this cure-all (7) NOSTRUM
  Down
  1 Spasm needing a drink or caused by drink? (7) HICCUPS
  2 Partners of rods in the eye (5) CONES
  3 Yet, existence is a subject for some artists (5,4) STILL LIFE
  4 Period lacking in energy, say (4) WEEK
  5 New local arrangement that is available, if needed (2,4) ON CALL
  6 A teacher to put labour body to the right (5) TUTOR
  7 Failures in love assignments (9)OMISSIONS
  8 Beginning of a flight (4,3) TAKE OFF
  12 Is it where lawyers quench their thirst? (3) BAR
  14 What a hypochondriac’s illness could be (9) IMAGINARY
  16 Very wicked but a stoic, our dissembler (9) ATROCIOUS
  17 Sailor in a solitary state (3) TAR
  18 The one who broke loose (7) ESCAPER
  20 Witty saying about a swine captured by oriental sheep (7) EPIGRAM
  21 Blood distributor (6) ARTERY
  23 Wild, dreadful fear followed by onset of lethargy (5) FERAL
  25 A pit worker reportedly under-age (5) MINER
  26 Bridge player in a position to make a systematic examination (4) SCAN
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Aug 28 21:20:12 2008.

  Across
  
   1 A place to rest but not necessarily only for a teacher (6,7)MASTER BEDROOM
  
  10 Kind of joint in machinery for all to see (9)
  
  11 He drinks as part of an isotope research project (5)
  
  12 Masterstroke containing onset of rashes in child’s illness (5)
  
  13 Being well on time – to get the worm? (9)
  
  14 Doctor-priest with a counterfeit article (6)
  
  16 Work on a loom (5)
  
  19 Starting price a deserter finds to be a small price to pay for long term gain (5)
  
  20 See 17 Dn
  
  25 In France I exposed one dealing in lots of money (9) FINANCIER
  
  26 With no interest in anything, old boy returns shamefaced (5)
  
  27 A garland in India for a flawless Indian girl (5)
  
  28 In Pusa, Sagar developed a vegetable (9)
  
  29 They get the home fires going with freedom from risk (6,7)
  
  Down
  
   2 One from the Grand Canyon state (8)
  
   3 Business relationship that is included in trade union policy initially (3-2)
  
   4 Duster, misused, is affected by oxidation (6)
  
   5 Blown up, perhaps in a dark room (8)
  
   6 Recovery by first lady docked in a repeat court proceeding (9)
  
   7 Outsize victim of a bird (6)
  
   8 A duck calls for sham healers (6) QUACKS
  
   9 Born reckless, is offensively bold (5)
  
  15 A tail, for example, may add years! (9) APPENDAGE
  
  17 and 20 Ac. They can make the mouth water (8,6)
  
  18 Crafty plot by a GI in true fashion (8)
  
  21 He gloats over others’ misery (6)
  
  22 Decaying stuff stashed by butcher Mintoff all over the place (5)
  
  23 Capital that a Karna distributed (6)
  
  24 Brandy for a Greek father in TN (6)
  
  26 Containing Boron or Iodine and Carbon (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Aug 28 22:33:02 2008.

  Across
  1 A place to rest but not necessarily only for a teacher (6,7)MASTER BEDROOM
  
  10 Kind of joint in machinery for all to see (9)
  
  11 He drinks as part of an isotope research project (5)
  
  12 Masterstroke containing onset of rashes in child’s illness (5)
  
  13 Being well on time – to get the worm? (9)
  
  14 Doctor-priest with a counterfeit article (6)
  
  16 Work on a loom (5)
  
  19 Starting price a deserter finds to be a small price to pay for long term gain (5)
  
  20 See 17 Dn
  
  25 In France I exposed one dealing in lots of money (9) FINANCIER
  
  26 With no interest in anything, old boy returns shamefaced (5)
  
  27 A garland in India for a flawless Indian girl (5)
  
  28 In Pusa, Sagar developed a vegetable (9) ASPARAGUS
  
  29 They get the home fires going with freedom from risk (6,7)
  Down
  2 One from the Grand Canyon state (8)
  
  3 Business relationship that is included in trade union policy initially (3-2)
  
  4 Duster, misused, is affected by oxidation (6)
  
  5 Blown up, perhaps in a dark room (8) ENLARGED
  
  6 Recovery by first lady docked in a repeat court proceeding (9)
  
  7 Outsize victim of a bird (6) OS PREY
  
  8 A duck calls for sham healers (6) QUACKS
  
  9 Born reckless, is offensively bold (5)
  
  15 A tail, for example, may add years! (9) APPENDAGE
  
  17 and 20 Ac. They can make the mouth water (8,6)
  
  18 Crafty plot by a GI in true fashion (8) INTRIGUE
  
  21 He gloats over others’ misery (6)
  
  22 Decaying stuff stashed by butcher Mintoff all over the place (5)
  
  23 Capital that a Karna distributed (6)
  
  24 Brandy for a Greek father in TN (6)
  
  26 Containing Boron or Iodine and Carbon (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Aug 28 23:02:26 2008.

  Across
  1 A place to rest but not necessarily only for a teacher (6,7)MASTER BEDROOM
  
  10 Kind of joint in machinery for all to see (9) UNIVERSAL
  
  11 He drinks as part of an isotope research project (5)
  
  12 Masterstroke containing onset of rashes in child’s illness (5)
  
  13 Being well on time – to get the worm? (9)
  
  14 Doctor-priest with a counterfeit article (6) SHAM AN
  
  16 Work on a loom (5)
  
  19 Starting price a deserter finds to be a small price to pay for long term gain (5)
  
  20 See 17 Dn
  
  25 In France I exposed one dealing in lots of money (9) FINANCIER
  
  26 With no interest in anything, old boy returns shamefaced (5)
  
  27 A garland in India for a flawless Indian girl (5) A MALA
  
  28 In Pusa, Sagar developed a vegetable (9) ASPARAGUS
  
  29 They get the home fires going with freedom from risk (6,7) SAFTEY MATCHES
  Down
  2 One from the Grand Canyon state (8)
  
  3 Business relationship that is included in trade union policy initially (3-2)
  
  4 Duster, misused, is affected by oxidation (6)
  
  5 Blown up, perhaps in a dark room (8) ENLARGED
  
  6 Recovery by first lady docked in a repeat court proceeding (9)
  
  7 Outsize victim of a bird (6) OS PREY
  
  8 A duck calls for sham healers (6) QUACKS
  
  9 Born reckless, is offensively bold (5)
  
  15 A tail, for example, may add years! (9) APPENDAGE
  
  17 and 20 Ac. They can make the mouth water (8,6)
  
  18 Crafty plot by a GI in true fashion (8) INTRIGUE
  
  21 He gloats over others’ misery (6)
  
  22 Decaying stuff stashed by butcher Mintoff all over the place (5)
  
  23 Capital that a Karna distributed (6)
  
  24 Brandy for a Greek father in TN (6)
  
  26 Containing Boron or Iodine and Carbon (5)
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Aug 28 23:09:12 2008.

  Across
  1 A place to rest but not necessarily only for a teacher (6,7)MASTER BEDROOM
  
  10 Kind of joint in machinery for all to see (9) UNIVERSAL
  
  11 He drinks as part of an isotope research project (5)
  
  12 Masterstroke containing onset of rashes in child’s illness (5)
  
  13 Being well on time – to get the worm? (9)
  
  14 Doctor-priest with a counterfeit article (6) SHAM AN
  
  16 Work on a loom (5)
  
  19 Starting price a deserter finds to be a small price to pay for long term gain (5)
  
  20 See 17 Dn
  
  25 In France I exposed one dealing in lots of money (9) FINANCIER
  
  26 With no interest in anything, old boy returns shamefaced (5)
  
  27 A garland in India for a flawless Indian girl (5) A MALA
  
  28 In Pusa, Sagar developed a vegetable (9) ASPARAGUS
  
  29 They get the home fires going with freedom from risk (6,7) SAFTEY MATCHES
  Down
  2 One from the Grand Canyon state (8)
  
  3 Business relationship that is included in trade union policy initially (3-2)
  
  4 Duster, misused, is affected by oxidation (6)
  
  5 Blown up, perhaps in a dark room (8) ENLARGED
  
  6 Recovery by first lady docked in a repeat court proceeding (9) RETRIEVAL
  
  7 Outsize victim of a bird (6) OS PREY
  
  8 A duck calls for sham healers (6) QUACKS
  
  9 Born reckless, is offensively bold (5) BRASH
  
  15 A tail, for example, may add years! (9) APPENDAGE
  
  17 and 20 Ac. They can make the mouth water (8,6) SALIVARY GLANDS
  
  18 Crafty plot by a GI in true fashion (8) INTRIGUE
  
  21 He gloats over others’ misery (6)
  
  22 Decaying stuff stashed by butcher Mintoff all over the place (5)
  
  23 Capital that a Karna distributed (6)
  
  24 Brandy for a Greek father in TN (6) GRAPPA
  
  26 Containing Boron or Iodine and Carbon (5)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Aug 29 0:01:38 2008.

  Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject:
  
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Across
  1 A place to rest but not necessarily only for a teacher (6,7)MASTER BEDROOM
  10 Kind of joint in machinery for all to see (9) UNIVERSAL
  11 He drinks as part of an isotope research project (5) TOPER
  12 Masterstroke containing onset of rashes in child’s illness (5)
  13 Being well on time – to get the worm? (9)
  14 Doctor-priest with a counterfeit article (6) SHAM AN
  16 Work on a loom (5) WEAVE
  19 Starting price a deserter finds to be a small price to pay for long term gain (5)
  20 See 17 Dn
  25 In France I exposed one dealing in lots of money (9) FINANCIER
  26 With no interest in anything, old boy returns shamefaced (5)BORED
  27 A garland in India for a flawless Indian girl (5) A MALA
  28 In Pusa, Sagar developed a vegetable (9) ASPARAGUS
  29 They get the home fires going with freedom from risk (6,7) SAFTEY MATCHES
  Down
  2 One from the Grand Canyon state (8) ARIZONAN
  3 Business relationship that is included in trade union policy initially (3-2)
  4 Duster, misused, is affected by oxidation (6)
  5 Blown up, perhaps in a dark room (8) ENLARGED
  6 Recovery by first lady docked in a repeat court proceeding (9) RETRIEVAL
  7 Outsize victim of a bird (6) OS PREY
  8 A duck calls for sham healers (6) QUACKS
  9 Born reckless, is offensively bold (5) BRASH
  15 A tail, for example, may add years! (9) APPENDAGE
  17 and 20 Ac. They can make the mouth water (8,6) SALIVARY GLANDS
  18 Crafty plot by a GI in true fashion (8) INTRIGUE
  21 He gloats over others’ misery (6)
  22 Decaying stuff stashed by butcher Mintoff all over the place (5)
  23 Capital that a Karna distributed (6)
  24 Brandy for a Greek father in TN (6) GRAPPA
  26 Containing Boron or Iodine and Carbon (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 29 1:09:59 2008.

  Across
  1 A place to rest but not necessarily only for a teacher (6,7)MASTER BEDROOM
  10 Kind of joint in machinery for all to see (9) UNIVERSAL
  11 He drinks as part of an isotope research project (5) TOPER
  12 Masterstroke containing onset of rashes in child’s illness (5)CROUP
  13 Being well on time – to get the worm? (9) EARLINESS
  14 Doctor-priest with a counterfeit article (6) SHAM AN
  16 Work on a loom (5) WEAVE
  19 Starting price a deserter finds to be a small price to pay for long term gain (5) SPRAT
  20 See 17 Dn
  25 In France I exposed one dealing in lots of money (9) FINANCIER
  26 With no interest in anything, old boy returns shamefaced (5)BORED
  27 A garland in India for a flawless Indian girl (5) A MALA
  28 In Pusa, Sagar developed a vegetable (9) ASPARAGUS
  29 They get the home fires going with freedom from risk (6,7) SAFTEY MATCHES
  Down
  2 One from the Grand Canyon state (8) ARIZONAN
  3 Business relationship that is included in trade union policy initially (3-2) TIE UP
  4 Duster, misused, is affected by oxidation (6) RUSTED
  5 Blown up, perhaps in a dark room (8) ENLARGED
  6 Recovery by first lady docked in a repeat court proceeding (9) RETRIEVAL
  7 Outsize victim of a bird (6) OS PREY
  8 A duck calls for sham healers (6) QUACKS
  9 Born reckless, is offensively bold (5) BRASH
  15 A tail, for example, may add years! (9) APPENDAGE
  17 and 20 Ac. They can make the mouth water (8,6) SALIVARY GLANDS
  18 Crafty plot by a GI in true fashion (8) INTRIGUE
  21 He gloats over others’ misery (6) SADIST
  22 Decaying stuff stashed by butcher Mintoff all over the place (5) OFFAL
  23 Capital that a Karna distributed (6) ANKARA
  24 Brandy for a Greek father in TN (6) GRAPPA
  26 Containing Boron or Iodine and Carbon (5) BORIC
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Aug 29 21:33:21 2008.

  Across
  
   1 Go left for a travel document (8)
  
   5 Vegetable for an almost uncooked food item (6)
  
  10 Being in debt but giving a gift? Best left out (5)
  
  11 Comfortable seat with honour in a relaxed atmosphere (4,5)
  
  12 Four-or six-man-power litter (9) PALANQUIN
  
  13 Bring up for consideration an increase in pay (5)
  
  14 Do up again a shoe lace which has come loose perhaps (5)
  
  16 Men in MIT troubled? Liable to happen soon (8)
  
  18 They do daring things on screen but may impede the growth of people (8)
  
  20 Wealthy person with, initially, not a shilling … (5)
  
  24 … cared about a tree (5)
  
  25 Machine of which the perjurer ought to be wary (9) POLYGRAPH
  
  27 He goes back on a promise about a farm vehicle (9)
  
  28 You need it for easy communication in Puri, say (5) ORIYA
  
  29 What many home makers have to do after meals (6)
  
  30 It facilitates exposure in darkness (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Magician of The Tempest loses love at the end to do well in life (7)
  
   2 Ready to cover the prey in a saucepan (7)
  
   3 Stop a gangster capturing a heathen (5)
  
   4 Macaque that rushes about (6)
  
   6 Grant permission to one playing a musical instrument (9)
  
   7 Just think of a Ming that is cracked! (7)
  
   8 What a misguided, rash vet may reap (7)
  
   9 Tidal wave from Japan (7)
  
  15 An expat rite devised to effect complete annihilation (9)
  
  17 Temporary relief as regards ill-will (7)
  
  18 Leaders of sect healed and freed from danger (7)
  
  19 They make computer programmes au courant (7) UPDATES
  
  21 Imparting vitality with a second-grade competition in speed (7)
  
  22 Intellect traps the heart of a subahdar in a gulf country (7)
  
  23 In a southeastern state of the U.S. an examination suggestive of flowers (6)
  
  26 A number without any deductions having been made (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Aug 29 22:34:41 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Go left for a travel document (8) PASS PORT
  5 Vegetable for an almost uncooked food item (6)
  10 Being in debt but giving a gift? Best left out (5)
  11 Comfortable seat with honour in a relaxed atmosphere (4,5) EASY CHAIR
  12 Four-or six-man-power litter (9) PALANQUIN
  13 Bring up for consideration an increase in pay (5)
  14 Do up again a shoe lace which has come loose perhaps (5)
  16 Men in MIT troubled? Liable to happen soon (8) IMMINENT
  18 They do daring things on screen but may impede the growth of people (8) STUNT MEN
  20 Wealthy person with, initially, not a shilling … (5)
  24 … cared about a tree (5)
  25 Machine of which the perjurer ought to be wary (9) POLYGRAPH
  27 He goes back on a promise about a farm vehicle (9)
  28 You need it for easy communication in Puri, say (5) ORIYA
  29 What many home makers have to do after meals (6)
  30 It facilitates exposure in darkness (8)
  Down
  1 Magician of The Tempest loses love at the end to do well in life (7)
  2 Ready to cover the prey in a saucepan (7)
  3 Stop a gangster capturing a heathen (5)
  4 Macaque that rushes about (6)
  6 Grant permission to one playing a musical instrument (9)
  7 Just think of a Ming that is cracked! (7)
  8 What a misguided, rash vet may reap (7)
  9 Tidal wave from Japan (7)
  15 An expat rite devised to effect complete annihilation (9)
  17 Temporary relief as regards ill-will (7)
  18 Leaders of sect healed and freed from danger (7)
  19 They make computer programmes au courant (7) UPDATES
  21 Imparting vitality with a second-grade competition in speed (7)
  22 Intellect traps the heart of a subahdar in a gulf country (7)
  23 In a southeastern state of the U.S. an examination suggestive of flowers (6)
  26 A number without any deductions having been made (5)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Aug 29 22:57:23 2008.

  Across
  
  1 Go left for a travel document (8) PASS PORT
  5 Vegetable for an almost uncooked food item (6)
  10 Being in debt but giving a gift? Best left out (5)
  11 Comfortable seat with honour in a relaxed atmosphere (4,5) EASY CHAIR
  12 Four-or six-man-power litter (9) PALANQUIN
  13 Bring up for consideration an increase in pay (5)
  14 Do up again a shoe lace which has come loose perhaps (5)
  16 Men in MIT troubled? Liable to happen soon (8) IMMINENT
  18 They do daring things on screen but may impede the growth of people (8) STUNT MEN
  20 Wealthy person with, initially, not a shilling … (5)
  24 … cared about a tree (5)
  25 Machine of which the perjurer ought to be wary (9) POLYGRAPH
  27 He goes back on a promise about a farm vehicle (9)
  28 You need it for easy communication in Puri, say (5) ORIYA
  29 What many home makers have to do after meals (6)
  30 It facilitates exposure in darkness (8) FLASHGUN
  Down
  1 Magician of The Tempest loses love at the end to do well in life (7) PROSPER (-O)
  2 Ready to cover the prey in a saucepan (7)
  3 Stop a gangster capturing a heathen (5)
  4 Macaque that rushes about (6)
  6 Grant permission to one playing a musical instrument (9)ACCORDION
  7 Just think of a Ming that is cracked! (7)
  8 What a misguided, rash vet may reap (7)
  9 Tidal wave from Japan (7)
  15 An expat rite devised to effect complete annihilation (9)EXTIRPATE
  17 Temporary relief as regards ill-will (7)
  18 Leaders of sect healed and freed from danger (7)
  19 They make computer programmes au courant (7) UPDATES
  21 Imparting vitality with a second-grade competition in speed (7)
  22 Intellect traps the heart of a subahdar in a gulf country (7)
  23 In a southeastern state of the U.S. an examination suggestive of flowers (6)
  26 A number without any deductions having been made (5)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Aug 29 23:03:34 2008.

  1 Go left for a travel document (8) PASS PORT
  5 Vegetable for an almost uncooked food item (6)
  10 Being in debt but giving a gift? Best left out (5)
  11 Comfortable seat with honour in a relaxed atmosphere (4,5) EASY CHAIR
  12 Four-or six-man-power litter (9) PALANQUIN
  13 Bring up for c