The Hindu Crossword-2009 - 2 (4 ans PP till 10am IST)

Topic started by pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 1 10:24:09 2009.

How fast doth time fly! Time to start the next thread!





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• From: ramna251 on Mon Jun 1 18:03:39 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Keeping a check on population growth at the home front! (6,8)
  8 Charge that supporter is steeped in drink (6)
  9 The kind of state in which ignorance may place one (8)
  11 Janitor may shoot again in transport (9)
  12 Garment worn by some Tumkur Tamils (5) KURTA
  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2)
  15 Chemical, metallic element, returned with ceremony (7)
  17 Fashionable girl’s object — to come into property (7) INHERIT
  19 He fights to manage red soil (7)
  21 Ground for painting in the outskirts of Edinburgh (5) EARTH
  23 Oh, a refund for breakage? Inconceivable! (7-2) UNHEARD OF
  25 The cause of many mishaps on top of a burden (8)
  26 Primate and soldier, g’good French author of a great decline and fall (6)
  27 A hint of what is to come makes twins wither and suffer (5,2,3,4)
  
  Down
  
  1 Name made famous by Assisi (7)
  2 Personal grinder (5)
  3 A long, long distance to travel — in easy time (5,4)
  4 Part in an aircraft, a real one, no fake (7)
  5 A place where money is made (5)
  6 Queen who ordered nitrite mixture containing iron (9)
  7 Begin courting with permission, cling on (6)
  10 Move on snow softly or miss out on it (4)
  14 Bather Ron turns loathsome (9)
  16 Chatty story about little Katherine, four (9)
  17 Vintage refrigerator (6)
  18 Giant wave, it went up around chap, American (7)
  19 It’s so hot here in a part of London (4)
  20 Genteel and cultivated but penalised again? (7)
  22 Indian sweet for which Henry was docked (5)
  24 State which you may dub the best (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 1 21:01:32 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Keeping a check on population growth at the home front! (6,8) FAMILY PLANNING
  8 Charge that supporter is steeped in drink (6)
  9 The kind of state in which ignorance may place one (8)
  11 Janitor may shoot again in transport (9)
  12 Garment worn by some Tumkur Tamils (5) KURTA
  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2)
  15 Chemical, metallic element, returned with ceremony (7)
  17 Fashionable girl’s object — to come into property (7) INHERIT
  19 He fights to manage red soil (7)
  21 Ground for painting in the outskirts of Edinburgh (5) EARTH
  23 Oh, a refund for breakage? Inconceivable! (7-2) UNHEARD OF
  25 The cause of many mishaps on top of a burden (8)
  26 Primate and soldier, g’good French author of a great decline and fall (6)
  27 A hint of what is to come makes twins wither and suffer (5,2,3,4) STRAW IN THE WIND
  
  Down
  
  1 Name made famous by Assisi (7)
  2 Personal grinder (5)
  3 A long, long distance to travel — in easy time (5,4)
  4 Part in an aircraft, a real one, no fake (7)
  5 A place where money is made (5)
  6 Queen who ordered nitrite mixture containing iron (9) NEFERTITI
  7 Begin courting with permission, cling on (6)
  10 Move on snow softly or miss out on it (4)
  14 Bather Ron turns loathsome (9)
  16 Chatty story about little Katherine, four (9) TALKATIVE
  17 Vintage refrigerator (6)
  18 Giant wave, it went up around chap, American (7)
  19 It’s so hot here in a part of London (4)
  20 Genteel and cultivated but penalised again? (7)
  22 Indian sweet for which Henry was docked (5)
  24 State which you may dub the best (5)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jun 1 21:06:16 2009.

  Across
  1 Keeping a check on population growth at the home front! (6,8) FAMILY PLANNING
  8 Charge that supporter is steeped in drink (6)
  9 The kind of state in which ignorance may place one (8)
  11 Janitor may shoot again in transport (9)
  12 Garment worn by some Tumkur Tamils (5) KURTA
  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2)
  15 Chemical, metallic element, returned with ceremony (7)
  17 Fashionable girl’s object — to come into property (7) INHERIT
  19 He fights to manage red soil (7)
  21 Ground for painting in the outskirts of Edinburgh (5) EARTH
  23 Oh, a refund for breakage? Inconceivable! (7-2) UNHEARD OF
  25 The cause of many mishaps on top of a burden (8)
  26 Primate and soldier, g’good French author of a great decline and fall (6)
  27 A hint of what is to come makes twins wither and suffer (5,2,3,4) STRAW IN THE WIND
  Down
  1 Name made famous by Assisi (7)
  2 Personal grinder (5)
  3 A long, long distance to travel — in easy time (5,4)
  4 Part in an aircraft, a real one, no fake (7)
  5 A place where money is made (5) NASIK
  6 Queen who ordered nitrite mixture containing iron (9) NEFERTITI
  7 Begin courting with permission, cling on (6)
  10 Move on snow softly or miss out on it (4)
  14 Bather Ron turns loathsome (9)
  16 Chatty story about little Katherine, four (9) TALKATIVE
  17 Vintage refrigerator (6)
  18 Giant wave, it went up around chap, American (7) TSUNAMI
  19 It’s so hot here in a part of London (4)
  20 Genteel and cultivated but penalised again? (7) REFINED
  22 Indian sweet for which Henry was docked (5) HALWA
  24 State which you may dub the best (5)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Mon Jun 1 21:16:32 2009.

  Across
  1 Keeping a check on population growth at the home front! (6,8) FAMILY PLANNING
  8 Charge that supporter is steeped in drink (6)AL(LEG)E
  9 The kind of state in which ignorance may place one (8)
  11 Janitor may shoot again in transport (9)
  12 Garment worn by some Tumkur Tamils (5) KURTA
  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2)
  15 Chemical, metallic element, returned with ceremony (7)
  17 Fashionable girl’s object — to come into property (7) INHERIT
  19 He fights to manage red soil (7)SOLDIER*
  21 Ground for painting in the outskirts of Edinburgh (5) EARTH
  23 Oh, a refund for breakage? Inconceivable! (7-2) UNHEARD OF
  25 The cause of many mishaps on top of a burden (8)
  26 Primate and soldier, g’good French author of a great decline and fall (6)
  27 A hint of what is to come makes twins wither and suffer (5,2,3,4) STRAW IN THE WIND
  Down
  1 Name made famous by Assisi (7)FRANCIS
  2 Personal grinder (5)
  3 A long, long distance to travel — in easy time (5,4)
  4 Part in an aircraft, a real one, no fake (7)
  5 A place where money is made (5) NASIK
  6 Queen who ordered nitrite mixture containing iron (9) NEFERTITI
  7 Begin courting with permission, cling on (6)
  10 Move on snow softly or miss out on it (4)
  14 Bather Ron turns loathsome (9)ABHORRENT*
  16 Chatty story about little Katherine, four (9) TALKATIVE
  17 Vintage refrigerator (6)
  18 Giant wave, it went up around chap, American (7) TSUNAMI
  19 It’s so hot here in a part of London (4)
  20 Genteel and cultivated but penalised again? (7) REFINED
  22 Indian sweet for which Henry was docked (5) HALWA
  24 State which you may dub the best (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 1 21:30:47 2009.

  Across
  1 Keeping a check on population growth at the home front! (6,8) FAMILY PLANNING
  8 Charge that supporter is steeped in drink (6)AL(LEG)E
  9 The kind of state in which ignorance may place one (8)
  11 Janitor may shoot again in transport (9)
  12 Garment worn by some Tumkur Tamils (5) KURTA
  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2)
  15 Chemical, metallic element, returned with ceremony (7)
  17 Fashionable girl’s object — to come into property (7) INHERIT
  19 He fights to manage red soil (7)SOLDIER*
  21 Ground for painting in the outskirts of Edinburgh (5) EARTH
  23 Oh, a refund for breakage? Inconceivable! (7-2) UNHEARD OF
  25 The cause of many mishaps on top of a burden (8)
  26 Primate and soldier, g’good French author of a great decline and fall (6)
  27 A hint of what is to come makes twins wither and suffer (5,2,3,4) STRAW IN THE WIND
  Down
  1 Name made famous by Assisi (7)FRANCIS
  2 Personal grinder (5)
  3 A long, long distance to travel — in easy time (5,4)
  4 Part in an aircraft, a real one, no fake (7)
  5 A place where money is made (5) NASIK
  6 Queen who ordered nitrite mixture containing iron (9) NEFERTITI
  7 Begin courting with permission, cling on (6)
  10 Move on snow softly or miss out on it (4) SKIP
  14 Bather Ron turns loathsome (9)ABHORRENT*
  16 Chatty story about little Katherine, four (9) TALKATIVE
  17 Vintage refrigerator (6) ICEBOX
  18 Giant wave, it went up around chap, American (7) TSUNAMI
  19 It’s so hot here in a part of London (4) SOHO
  20 Genteel and cultivated but penalised again? (7) REFINED
  22 Indian sweet for which Henry was docked (5) HALWA
  24 State which you may dub the best (5) DUBAI
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 1 21:48:05 2009.

  At last a puzzle thoroughly solvable for the likes of me!!!
  
  Across
  1 Keeping a check on population growth at the home front! (6,8) FAMILY PLANNING
  8 Charge that supporter is steeped in drink (6)AL(LEG)E
  9 The kind of state in which ignorance may place one (8)BLISSFUL
  11 Janitor may shoot again in transport (9)
  12 Garment worn by some Tumkur Tamils (5) KURTA
  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2)
  15 Chemical, metallic element, returned with ceremony (7)
  17 Fashionable girl’s object — to come into property (7) INHERIT
  19 He fights to manage red soil (7)SOLDIER*
  21 Ground for painting in the outskirts of Edinburgh (5) EARTH
  23 Oh, a refund for breakage? Inconceivable! (7-2) UNHEARD OF
  25 The cause of many mishaps on top of a burden (8) OVERLOAD
  26 Primate and soldier, g’good French author of a great decline and fall (6)GIBBON
  27 A hint of what is to come makes twins wither and suffer (5,2,3,4) STRAW IN THE WIND
  Down
  1 Name made famous by Assisi (7)FRANCIS
  2 Personal grinder (5)
  3 A long, long distance to travel — in easy time (5,4)
  4 Part in an aircraft, a real one, no fake (7)
  5 A place where money is made (5) NASIK
  6 Queen who ordered nitrite mixture containing iron (9) NEFERTITI
  7 Begin courting with permission, cling on (6)PLEASE
  10 Move on snow softly or miss out on it (4) SKIP
  14 Bather Ron turns loathsome (9)ABHORRENT*
  16 Chatty story about little Katherine, four (9) TALKATIVE
  17 Vintage refrigerator (6) ICEBOX
  18 Giant wave, it went up around chap, American (7) TSUNAMI
  19 It’s so hot here in a part of London (4) SOHO
  20 Genteel and cultivated but penalised again? (7) REFINED
  22 Indian sweet for which Henry was docked (5) HALWA
  24 State which you may dub the best (5) DUBAI
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 1 21:49:45 2009.

  7 Begin courting with permission, cling on (6)PLEASE CLEAVE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 1 21:59:18 2009.

  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 1 22:01:19 2009.

  Friends, your attention please! Visit the old thread to view some more catty chat! (For those who might have missed)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jun 1 22:17:27 2009.

  Across
  11 Janitor may shoot again in transport (9) CARETAKER
  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2)
  15 Chemical, metallic element, returned with ceremony (7) NIT< RITE
  Down
  2 Personal grinder (5)
  3 A long, long distance to travel — in easy time (5,4) LIGHT YEAR
  4 Part in an aircraft, a real one, no fake (7) AILERON
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Mon Jun 1 23:08:52 2009.

  2 Personal grinder (5) MOLAR.......
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Jun 1 23:23:54 2009.

  13 Radical reorganisation by an Arab chief, reportedly out of bed (5,2) SHAKE UP
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jun 1 23:45:13 2009.

  came in late (OR) are the others getting smarter (OR) is sankalak in a generous disposition?????
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 2 3:17:32 2009.

  Let me tick the last choice!
  
  
  A breezy experience after some stuffy, suffocating assaults of the past days!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 2 5:50:50 2009.

  From fear of feline claws I have now fallen prey to fear of prosecution by Blue Cross for letting a cat languish for too long in the confinement of my bag!
  
  Is there a sweeter sound on earth than a purr? With all our hands waiting to pat the cat and treat it with bowl of milk and gold fish it is going to be a long purrrrrrrrrr..
  
  Ready..ready..ready..the cat is out:
  An ace setter is in our midst for long masquerading as an ace solver! The name by which we know him weilding his prowess from the other side is in this clue:
  He follows the frame of numbered squares we fill in daily(7)
  
  Now, my friends who have been tolerating my cat conundrum for too long with bated breath and growing impatience will solve this in a jiffy.
  
  Next connect the solver and the setter! Who is the solver? None other than the one who gave a commentary on the feeble squeals of the cat in my notorious bag!!!!!
  
  Has the Cheshire Cat's grin on my face spread to your faces too?
  
  As bonus:http://www.catfacts.org/domestic-cat-varieties.htm
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Tue Jun 2 17:19:47 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Liveliness shown in cartoon-making (9)
  5 Sniff out bad smells (5)
  8 The most important friend skirts around border… (6)
  9 … and reportedly looks at fish as a means of moving in a freeze (3,5)
  11 Persuade helmsman to pocket article (4)
  12 The state of being a father, or mother — criminal! (10)
  14 Epic Greek work that one Irish House returned (5)
  15 No longer in service (7)
  16 Earthworm, perhaps, that Ann lied about (7)
  17 A bulb capable of producing tears (5)
  19 In the nether regions of the Pacific, say, boy is firmly held (4-6)
  20 A bachelor, but endless slogger in government (4)
  22 One of two identities Polonius cautioned against (8) BORROWER From Hamlet
  23 It could bring good luck in master’s place of rest (6)
  24 Follow directions, girl! (5)
  25 Promiscuous person, grown up before dawn of reason (9)
  
  Down
  
  1 Shaggy-haired creature from a strange place (not eastern) within the borders of Argentina (6)
  2 Non-genuine gems — for the ‘cultured’ ones? (9,6) IMITATION PEARLS
  3 First man to form a barrier (5) (The grid show this as 4 letters but here it shows as 5, guess a typo)
  4 Energy produced by Apsara perhaps (7,5) NUCLEAR POWER Here referring to the reactor of the same name
  5 One feature close to another is how traffic moves in a jam (4,2,4)
  6 Monosodium glutamate for one (7,8) FLAVOUR ENHANCER
  7 With a drug, the journalist moved fast (7)
  10 Means of catching one unawares for the viewers’ pleasure (6,6)
  13 Shooting aid with which soldiers get by (10)
  16 A builder, corrupt, losing right, can be heard (7)
  18 Watch for one that goes after game (6)
  21 Angler’s lure (4)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 2 20:35:14 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Liveliness shown in cartoon-making (9) ANIMATION
  5 Sniff out bad smells (5)
  8 The most important friend skirts around border… (6)
  9 … and reportedly looks at fish as a means of moving in a freeze (3,5)
  11 Persuade helmsman to pocket article (4)
  12 The state of being a father, or mother — criminal! (10) PARENTHOOD
  14 Epic Greek work that one Irish House returned (5)
  15 No longer in service (7)
  16 Earthworm, perhaps, that Ann lied about (7) ANNELID
  17 A bulb capable of producing tears (5) ONION
  19 In the nether regions of the Pacific, say, boy is firmly held (4-6)
  20 A bachelor, but endless slogger in government (4)
  22 One of two identities Polonius cautioned against (8) BORROWER From Hamlet
  23 It could bring good luck in master’s place of rest (6)
  24 Follow directions, girl! (5)
  25 Promiscuous person, grown up before dawn of reason (9)
  
  Down
  
  1 Shaggy-haired creature from a strange place (not eastern) within the borders of Argentina (6)
  2 Non-genuine gems — for the ‘cultured’ ones? (9,6) IMITATION PEARLS
  3 First man to form a barrier (5) (The grid show this as 4 letters but here it shows as 5, guess a typo)
  4 Energy produced by Apsara perhaps (7,5) NUCLEAR POWER Here referring to the reactor of the same name
  5 One feature close to another is how traffic moves in a jam (4,2,4)
  6 Monosodium glutamate for one (7,8) FLAVOUR ENHANCER
  7 With a drug, the journalist moved fast (7)
  10 Means of catching one unawares for the viewers’ pleasure (6,6)
  13 Shooting aid with which soldiers get by (10)
  16 A builder, corrupt, losing right, can be heard (7)
  18 Watch for one that goes after game (6)
  21 Angler’s lure (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 2 21:05:17 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Liveliness shown in cartoon-making (9) ANIMATION
  5 Sniff out bad smells (5)
  8 The most important friend skirts around border… (6)
  9 … and reportedly looks at fish as a means of moving in a freeze (3,5)
  11 Persuade helmsman to pocket article (4)
  12 The state of being a father, or mother — criminal! (10) PARENTHOOD
  14 Epic Greek work that one Irish House returned (5)
  15 No longer in service (7)
  16 Earthworm, perhaps, that Ann lied about (7) ANNELID
  17 A bulb capable of producing tears (5) ONION
  19 In the nether regions of the Pacific, say, boy is firmly held (4-6)
  20 A bachelor, but endless slogger in government (4) BABU
  22 One of two identities Polonius cautioned against (8) BORROWER From Hamlet
  23 It could bring good luck in master’s place of rest (6) MASCOT
  24 Follow directions, girl! (5)
  25 Promiscuous person, grown up before dawn of reason (9)
  
  Down
  
  1 Shaggy-haired creature from a strange place (not eastern) within the borders of Argentina (6)
  2 Non-genuine gems — for the ‘cultured’ ones? (9,6) IMITATION PEARLS
  3 First man to form a barrier (5) (The grid show this as 4 letters but here it shows as 5, guess a typo)
  4 Energy produced by Apsara perhaps (7,5) NUCLEAR POWER Here referring to the reactor of the same name
  5 One feature close to another is how traffic moves in a jam (4,2,4)
  6 Monosodium glutamate for one (7,8) FLAVOUR ENHANCER
  7 With a drug, the journalist moved fast (7)
  10 Means of catching one unawares for the viewers’ pleasure (6,6) CANDID CAMERA
  13 Shooting aid with which soldiers get by (10)
  16 A builder, corrupt, losing right, can be heard (7) AUDIBLE
  18 Watch for one that goes after game (6)
  21 Angler’s lure (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 2 21:51:41 2009.

  Nobody interested in solving my cat puzzle???
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 2 21:59:27 2009.

  
  Across
  
  1 Liveliness shown in cartoon-making (9) ANIMATION
  5 Sniff out bad smells (5)
  8 The most important friend skirts around border… (6)PRIMAL
  9 … and reportedly looks at fish as a means of moving in a freeze (3,5)
  11 Persuade helmsman to pocket article (4)COAX
  12 The state of being a father, or mother — criminal! (10) PARENTHOOD
  14 Epic Greek work that one Irish House returned (5)ILIAD
  15 No longer in service (7)RETIRED
  16 Earthworm, perhaps, that Ann lied about (7) ANNELID
  17 A bulb capable of producing tears (5) ONION
  19 In the nether regions of the Pacific, say, boy is firmly held (4-6)
  20 A bachelor, but endless slogger in government (4) BABU
  22 One of two identities Polonius cautioned against (8) BORROWER From Hamlet
  23 It could bring good luck in master’s place of rest (6) MASCOT
  24 Follow directions, girl! (5)
  25 Promiscuous person, grown up before dawn of reason (9)
  
  Down
  
  1 Shaggy-haired creature from a strange place (not eastern) within the borders of Argentina (6)
  2 Non-genuine gems — for the ‘cultured’ ones? (9,6) IMITATION PEARLS
  3 First man to form a barrier (5) (The grid show this as 4 letters but here it shows as 5, guess a typo)
  4 Energy produced by Apsara perhaps (7,5) NUCLEAR POWER Here referring to the reactor of the same name
  5 One feature close to another is how traffic moves in a jam (4,2,4)
  6 Monosodium glutamate for one (7,8) FLAVOUR ENHANCER
  7 With a drug, the journalist moved fast (7)
  10 Means of catching one unawares for the viewers’ pleasure (6,6) CANDID CAMERA
  13 Shooting aid with which soldiers get by (10)
  16 A builder, corrupt, losing right, can be heard (7) AUDIBLE
  18 Watch for one that goes after game (6)
  21 Angler’s lure (4)
  
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Tue Jun 2 22:05:50 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Liveliness shown in cartoon-making (9) ANIMATION
  5 Sniff out bad smells (5)
  8 The most important friend skirts around border… (6)PRIMAL
  9 … and reportedly looks at fish as a means of moving in a freeze (3,5)
  11 Persuade helmsman to pocket article (4)COAX
  12 The state of being a father, or mother — criminal! (10) PARENTHOOD
  14 Epic Greek work that one Irish House returned (5)ILIAD
  15 No longer in service (7)RETIRED
  16 Earthworm, perhaps, that Ann lied about (7) ANNELID
  17 A bulb capable of producing tears (5) ONION
  19 In the nether regions of the Pacific, say, boy is firmly held (4-6)
  20 A bachelor, but endless slogger in government (4) BABU
  22 One of two identities Polonius cautioned against (8) BORROWER From Hamlet
  23 It could bring good luck in master’s place of rest (6) MASCOT
  24 Follow directions, girl! (5) EN SUE
  25 Promiscuous person, grown up before dawn of reason (9) ADULT ERE R
  
  Down
  
  1 Shaggy-haired creature from a strange place (not eastern) within the borders of Argentina (6)
  2 Non-genuine gems — for the ‘cultured’ ones? (9,6) IMITATION PEARLS
  3 First man to form a barrier (4)A DAM
  4 Energy produced by Apsara perhaps (7,5) NUCLEAR POWER Here referring to the reactor of the same name
  5 One feature close to another is how traffic moves in a jam (4,2,4)
  6 Monosodium glutamate for one (7,8) FLAVOUR ENHANCER
  7 With a drug, the journalist moved fast (7)
  10 Means of catching one unawares for the viewers’ pleasure (6,6) CANDID CAMERA
  13 Shooting aid with which soldiers get by (10)
  16 A builder, corrupt, losing right, can be heard (7) AUDIBLE
  18 Watch for one that goes after game (6)
  21 Angler’s lure (4)BAIT
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jun 2 22:08:44 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Liveliness shown in cartoon-making (9) ANIMATION
  5 Sniff out bad smells (5) HUFFS
  8 The most important friend skirts around border… (6)PRIMAL
  9 … and reportedly looks at fish as a means of moving in a freeze (3,5)
  11 Persuade helmsman to pocket article (4)COAX
  12 The state of being a father, or mother — criminal! (10) PARENTHOOD
  14 Epic Greek work that one Irish House returned (5)ILIAD
  15 No longer in service (7)RETIRED
  16 Earthworm, perhaps, that Ann lied about (7) ANNELID
  17 A bulb capable of producing tears (5) ONION
  19 In the nether regions of the Pacific, say, boy is firmly held (4-6)
  20 A bachelor, but endless slogger in government (4) BABU
  22 One of two identities Polonius cautioned against (8) BORROWER From Hamlet
  23 It could bring good luck in master’s place of rest (6) MASCOT
  24 Follow directions, girl! (5) ENSUE
  25 Promiscuous person, grown up before dawn of reason (9) ADULTERER
  
  Down
  
  1 Shaggy-haired creature from a strange place (not eastern) within the borders of Argentina (6) ALPACA
  2 Non-genuine gems — for the ‘cultured’ ones? (9,6) IMITATION PEARLS
  3 First man to form a barrier (5) (The grid show this as 4 letters but here it shows as 5, guess a typo) ADAM
  4 Energy produced by Apsara perhaps (7,5) NUCLEAR POWER Here referring to the reactor of the same name
  5 One feature close to another is how traffic moves in a jam (4,2,4) HEAD TO TAIL
  6 Monosodium glutamate for one (7,8) FLAVOUR ENHANCER
  7 With a drug, the journalist moved fast (7) SPEEDED
  10 Means of catching one unawares for the viewers’ pleasure (6,6) CANDID CAMERA
  13 Shooting aid with which soldiers get by (10) RIFLESCOPE
  16 A builder, corrupt, losing right, can be heard (7) AUDIBLE
  18 Watch for one that goes after game (6)
  21 Angler’s lure (4)BAIT
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Tue Jun 2 22:38:08 2009.

  Even those who have solved Mrs PP's cat puzzle are advised to keep mum and not to breathe a word in any other related forum.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 2 22:45:44 2009.

  May I know the reason for secrecy? Was I behaving like child? Any disrespect for personal info? Apologies!!!
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Tue Jun 2 22:50:30 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Liveliness shown in cartoon-making (9) ANIMATION
  5 Sniff out bad smells (5) HUFFS NIFFS
  8 The most important friend skirts around border… (6)PRIMAL
  9 … and reportedly looks at fish as a means of moving in a freeze (3,5) ICE SKATE
  11 Persuade helmsman to pocket article (4)COAX
  12 The state of being a father, or mother — criminal! (10) PARENTHOOD
  14 Epic Greek work that one Irish House returned (5)ILIAD
  15 No longer in service (7)RETIRED
  16 Earthworm, perhaps, that Ann lied about (7) ANNELID
  17 A bulb capable of producing tears (5) ONION
  19 In the nether regions of the Pacific, say, boy is firmly held (4-6) DEEP-SEABED
  20 A bachelor, but endless slogger in government (4) BABU
  22 One of two identities Polonius cautioned against (8) BORROWER From Hamlet
  23 It could bring good luck in master’s place of rest (6) MASCOT
  24 Follow directions, girl! (5) ENSUE
  25 Promiscuous person, grown up before dawn of reason (9) ADULTERER
  
  Down
  
  1 Shaggy-haired creature from a strange place (not eastern) within the borders of Argentina (6) ALPACA
  2 Non-genuine gems — for the ‘cultured’ ones? (9,6) IMITATION PEARLS
  3 First man to form a barrier (5) (The grid show this as 4 letters but here it shows as 5, guess a typo) ADAM
  4 Energy produced by Apsara perhaps (7,5) NUCLEAR POWER Here referring to the reactor of the same name
  5 One feature close to another is how traffic moves in a jam (4,2,4) HEAD TO TAIL NOSE
  6 Monosodium glutamate for one (7,8) FLAVOUR ENHANCER
  7 With a drug, the journalist moved fast (7) SPEEDED
  10 Means of catching one unawares for the viewers’ pleasure (6,6) CANDID CAMERA
  13 Shooting aid with which soldiers get by (10) RIFLESCOPE
  16 A builder, corrupt, losing right, can be heard (7) AUDIBLE
  18 Watch for one that goes after game (6) HUNTER
  21 Angler’s lure (4)BAIT
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jun 2 22:53:36 2009.

  DELETED
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Tue Jun 2 22:55:51 2009.

  No prob.
  
  Except that this puzzle and its solution may remain within this forum.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 2 22:57:19 2009.

  
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Tue Jun 2 23:14:39 2009.

  Clueless,
  
  That's a nice way of handling it!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jun 2 23:16:52 2009.

  [quote="Chaturvasi"]Clueless,
  
  That's a nice way of handling it![/quote]
  
  THANKS. this was prompted by PP.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 2 23:34:55 2009.

  
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Wed Jun 3 1:47:00 2009.

  Chaturvasi sir,
  
  Can you add me into the orkut community ? I had clicked on Join and it said moderator has to approve.
  
  I see you are a moderator there. Can you do the needful ?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 3 2:11:35 2009.

  Another hubber joining orkut!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 3 2:20:18 2009.

  Interesting exercise with extra hide and seek game!
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Wed Jun 3 2:58:44 2009.

  I noticed that it was you.
  I approved your membership this morning.
  Usually this is done by my co-owner in USA as per his convenience and time zone constraints.
  But luckily I logged in as an Admin this morning for some reason and I promptly approved your membership (I wouldn't know how long it was pending, if it pended at all!)
  There is surprise there for you with another setter, Sankalak, joining us.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 3 3:41:00 2009.

  Wow! 3 setters double-acting as solvers!
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Wed Jun 3 6:31:28 2009.

  Mrs PP,
  
  Who are the three setters? Only two have logged in.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 3 10:57:00 2009.

  Another is already there!!!(tempted to add more!!!But my lips are sealed!!!)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jun 3 15:52:01 2009.

  Across :
  
  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5)
  
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)
  
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6)
  
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6)
  
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)
  
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8)
  
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)
  
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9)
  
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)
  
  24 After end of treatment, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)
  
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8)
  
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5)
  
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9)
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7)
  
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)
  
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  
  4 People accept help from a girl (6)
  
  5 Relative density (8,7)
  
  6 It has zero latitude (7)
  
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7)
  
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5)
  
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7)
  
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7)
  
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)
  
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)
  
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jun 3 17:04:23 2009.

  Across :
  
  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5)
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6)
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6)
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8)
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9)
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)
  24 After end of treatment, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8) AUDITION
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5)
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9) ACETYLENE
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7)
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  4 People accept help from a girl (6)
  5 Relative density (8,7) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
  6 It has zero latitude (7) EQUATOR
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7)
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5)
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7)
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7)
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Wed Jun 3 18:07:58 2009.

  Across :
  
  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5) CASH LIMIT
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6)
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6) DELUGE
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8)
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9) BATHSHEBA
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)
  24 After end of treatment, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8) AUDITION
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5)
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9) ACETYLENE
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7) CHANCES
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  4 People accept help from a girl (6)
  5 Relative density (8,7) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
  6 It has zero latitude (7) EQUATOR
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7)
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5)
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7)
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7)
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 3 20:49:57 2009.

  Early start!!!
  
  
  
  Across :
  
  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5) CASH LIMIT
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)SWEEP
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6)
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6) DELUGE
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8)
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)AGHAST
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9) BATHSHEBA
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)
  24 After end of treatment, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8) AUDITION
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5)
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9) ACETYLENE
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7) CATCHES
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)SIGNORA
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  4 People accept help from a girl (6)
  5 Relative density (8,7) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
  6 It has zero latitude (7) EQUATOR
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7)
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5)
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7)
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7)
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)TRAINEE
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6)
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jun 3 22:00:26 2009.

  Across :
  
  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5) CASH LIMIT
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)SWEEP
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6)
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6) DELUGE
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8)
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)AGHAST
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9) BATHSHEBA
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)
  24 After end of treatment, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8) AUDITION
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5) SHEEN
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9) ACETYLENE
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7) CATCHES
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)SIGNORA
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  4 People accept help from a girl (6)
  5 Relative density (8,7) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
  6 It has zero latitude (7) EQUATOR
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7)
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5) ASPEN
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7)
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7) TITRATE
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)TRAINEE
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6) SALUTE
  
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Wed Jun 3 22:24:20 2009.

  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5) CASH LIMIT
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)SWEEP
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6)
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6) DELUGE
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)C HOLI
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8)
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)AGHAST
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9) BATHSHEBA
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)ALPHA
  24 After end of treatmen{t}, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)T RAGIC<-
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8) AUDITION
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5) SHEEN
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9) ACETYLENE
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7) CATCHES
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)SIGNORA
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  4 People accept help from a girl (6)
  5 Relative density (8,7) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
  6 It has zero latitude (7) EQUATOR
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7)
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5) ASPEN
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7)
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7) TITRATE
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)AP PRISE[PRIZE~PRISE]
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)TRAINEE
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6) SALUTE
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jun 3 22:44:10 2009.

  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5) CASH LIMIT
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)SWEEP
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6)
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6) DELUGE
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)C HOLI
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8)
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)AGHAST
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9) BATHSHEBA
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)ALPHA
  24 After end of treatmen{t}, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)T RAGIC<-
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8) AUDITION
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5) SHEEN
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9) ACETYLENE
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7) CATCHES
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)SIGNORA
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  4 People accept help from a girl (6) MAIDEN
  5 Relative density (8,7) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
  6 It has zero latitude (7) EQUATOR
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7) PLEADED
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5) ASPEN
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7) ARBUTUS
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7) TITRATE
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)AP PRISE[PRIZE~PRISE]
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)TRAINEE
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6) SALUTE
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jun 3 22:52:38 2009.

  missed out:
  10D = SALEM
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Wed Jun 3 22:59:10 2009.

  1 A cap on plastic money (4,5) CASH LIMIT
  5 Clean up or begin sulking, shed tears (5)SWEEP
  8 Way of cooking with cheese etc. gets upper-class rating, a surprise (2,6) AU GRATIN
  9 ”After us the ___” (Mme de Pompadour) (6) DELUGE
  11 Woman’s garment for a conservative festival (5)C HOLI
  12 Iced tea ma brewed for the weak and gaunt (9) EMACIATED*
  13 Crushing grapes? Sprinkle water (6) SPARGE*
  14 Half dry — or half wet? (8) SEMIARID
  16 Benevolent one resolves trade union’s trial (8) ALTRUIST*
  18 Accountant General has time to be amazed (6)AGHAST
  22 Wife of Uriah, and David (9) BATHSHEBA
  23 Leading character from Greece (5)ALPHA
  24 After end of treatmen{t}, cheroot is returned — very sad (6)T RAGIC<-
  25 Hearing for the aspiring performer (8) AUDITION
  26 The girl gets points for radiance (5) SHEEN
  27 Gas in a welder’s torch (9) ACETYLENE
  
  Down :
  
  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7) CATCHES
  2 She may be from Rome and in some respects ignorant (7)SIGNORA
  3 What may not be asked of a witness results in the quiet dean losing out (7,8) LEADING QUESTION*
  4 People accept help from a girl (6) MAIDEN
  5 Relative density (8,7) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
  6 It has zero latitude (7) EQUATOR
  7 With a soft edge, journalist made an earnest appeal (7) PLEADED
  10 Festive gatherings, back in Tamil Nadu or Massachusetts (5)
  15 Tree in a small enclosure… (5) ASPEN
  16 … and an evergreen such as Brutus endlessly cultivated (7) ARBUTUS
  17 Determine the concentration of a bird on charge (7) TITRATE
  19 Inform one about a state award, say (7)AP PRISE[PRIZE~PRISE]
  20 One receiving coaching coaches beginners in elementary education (7)TRAINEE
  21 Gesture of respect on the parade ground (6) SALUTE
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Jun 3 23:58:05 2009.

  1 Opportunities which, when missed, may prove costly in cricket (7) CATCHES CHANCES
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Thu Jun 4 2:13:02 2009.

  It has to be "CHANCES", was more thinking CATCHES because letting down catches cost a game
  
  CHANCES it is
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jun 4 2:23:51 2009.

  CHANCES will also include RUNOUTS, STUMPINGS, ETC.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 4 3:43:48 2009.

  An excellent pastime that catches all the chances of delighting in word play!!!
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Thu Jun 4 17:19:36 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4)
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6)
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8)
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6)
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6)
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8)
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8)
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6)
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15)
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7)
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4)
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4)
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6)
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9)
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7)
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3)
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9)
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9)
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jun 4 21:29:32 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4)
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6)
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8)
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6)
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6)
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8) LAMBASTE
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8)
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6)
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRONOLOGIST
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7)
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4)
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4)
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6)
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9)
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7) DESCENT
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3)
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9) RETREADED
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9)
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 4 21:30:54 2009.

  A setter holding Shakespeare dear is endearing!
  
  Across
  
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4)
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6)
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8)
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6)
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6)
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8)
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8)
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6)
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15)
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7)
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4)
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4)
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6)
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9)ODOURLESS
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7)
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3)PEN
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9)
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9)AMBITIOUS
  17 See 12 PAL
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jun 4 21:31:23 2009.

  CORRECTION
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Jun 4 21:41:51 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4) FAN CLUB
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6)
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8) S ERR ATED
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6)
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6)
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8) LAMBASTE
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8)
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6) STUPOR
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7) SO DDI NG
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4)
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4)
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6)
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9) ODOURLESS
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7) DESCENT
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3) PEN PAL
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9) RETREADED
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9) AMBITIOUS
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jun 4 21:49:38 2009.

  Across
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4) FAN CLUB
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6)
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8) S ERR ATED
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6) LATENT
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6) MUTATE
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8) LAMBASTE
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8) SPENCERS
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6) STUPOR
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7) SO DDI NG
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7) ARSENIC
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4)
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4)
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6)
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9) ODOURLESS
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7) DESCENT
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3) PEN PAL
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9) RETREADED
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9) AMBITIOUS
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Thu Jun 4 22:20:43 2009.

  Across
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4) FAN CLUB
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6)
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8) S ERR ATED
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6) LATENT
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6) MUTATE
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8) LAMBASTE
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8) SPENCERS
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6) STUPOR
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7) SO DDI NG
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7) ARSENIC
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4)
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4)
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6)
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9) ODOURLESS
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7) DESCENT
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3) PEN PAL
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9) RETREADED
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9) AMBITIOUS
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)MAS TERS*
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)ER(RAT)IC
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6) YRYING
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)PRI(-S)ON
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Thu Jun 4 22:22:21 2009.

  CORRECTING A SPELLING
  Across
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4) FAN CLUB
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6)
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8) S ERR ATED
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6) LATENT
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6) MUTATE
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8) LAMBASTE
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8) SPENCERS
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6) STUPOR
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7) SO DDI NG
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7) ARSENIC
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4)
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4)
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6)
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9) ODOURLESS
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7) DESCENT
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3) PEN PAL
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9) RETREADED
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9) AMBITIOUS
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)MAS TERS*
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)ER(RAT)IC
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)TRYING
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)PRI(-S)ON
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jun 4 23:03:39 2009.

  Across
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4) FAN CLUB
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6) HOEING
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4)
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8) S ERR ATED
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6) LATENT
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6) MUTATE
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8) LAMBASTE
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8) SPENCERS
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6) STUPOR
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7) SO DDI NG
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7) ARSENIC
  
  Down
  
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7)
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3)
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4) LIE IN WAIT
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4) BOYS
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6) TIFFIN
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5)
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9) ODOURLESS
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7) DESCENT
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3) PEN PAL
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9) RETREADED
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9) AMBITIOUS
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)MAS TERS*
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)ER(RAT)IC
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)TRYING
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)PRI(-S)ON
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jun 5 0:56:48 2009.

  Across
  1 Admirers of star provoke company (3,4) FAN CLUB
  5 Is it a bold sort of newspaper? (7) TABLOID
  9 A case of lapses producing mirth inspired by the bard’s work (1,6,2,6) A COMEDY OF ERRORS
  10 Doing some gardening with shoe in good shape here (6) HOEING
  11 But it does not yield a citrus (4-4) LIME TREE
  13 Having sharp teeth, indulged to the full, swallowing berry with ends removed (8) S ERR ATED
  15 Such a fingerprint may be hidden (6) LATENT
  18 Greek character in front of gallery is to undergo change (6) MUTATE
  19 Thrash male bats in flight (8) LAMBASTE
  22 Old actor Tracy’s vests (8) SPENCERS
  24 Good man out of bed, or in a daze (6) STUPOR
  27 A medical specialist is considering tool modification (15) ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  28 Offensive tune about Doordarshan, India (7) SO DDI NG
  29 Poison that figured with old lace in 1944 film (7) ARSENIC
  Down
  1 Sudden blazes as occur when subjects are snapped (7) FLASHES
  2 Not any pronoun can include another ‘o’ (2,3) NO ONE
  3 Be untruthful at home, hold back and set an ambush (3,2,4) LIE IN WAIT
  4 Young lads who will be what they are, as the saying goes (4) BOYS
  5 Light meal causing fit of bad temper at home (6) TIFFIN
  6 Tiresome person collaring knight is tolerated (5) BOR N E
  7 You don’t get a whiff off such a gas (9) ODOURLESS
  8 Going down with the French with little money (7) DESCENT
  12, 17 A corresponding friend! (3,3) PEN PAL
  14 Such a tyre is given a new lease of life (9) RETREADED
  16 What Brutus called Caesar (9) AMBITIOUS
  17 See 12
  18 Mothers disturb rest of teachers (7)MAS TERS*
  20 Directionless boy confines deserter (7)ER(RAT)IC
  21 Making an effort to be tiresome (6)TRYING
  23 Spiny plants seen in some scenic active locales (5) CACTI
  25 Protein particle causing diseases found in jail, not small (5)PRI(-S)ON
  26 Two notes for an upholstered seat (4) SO FA
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 5 5:21:36 2009.

  Splendid!
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jun 5 16:33:52 2009.

  Across
  
  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9)
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6)
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5)
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6)
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9)
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5)
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9)
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13)
  
  Down
  
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6)
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6)
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6)
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6)
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8)
  18 One like Mao? (8)
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6)
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5)
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6)
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6)
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Fri Jun 5 18:06:15 2009.

  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9)
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5)
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6)
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9)
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5)
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9)
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13)
  
  Down
  
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6)
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6)
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6)
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6)
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8) DECADENT
  18 One like Mao? (8) CHAIRMAN
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6)
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5)
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6)
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6)
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5) BREAM
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jun 5 21:34:46 2009.

  Across
  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9) LAMPSHELL
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5)
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6)
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9) ANCHORAGE
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5) BAIRD
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9)
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13)
  Down
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6)
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6)
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6)
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6)
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8) DECADENT
  18 One like Mao? (8) CHAIRMAN
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6) NODOSE
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5)
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6)
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6)
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5) BREAM
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 5 21:55:46 2009.

  
  Across
  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)VERSE
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9) LAMPSHELL
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)ALOOF
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5)
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6)
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9) ANCHORAGE
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5) BAIRD
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9)
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13)
  Down
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6)
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)LOVE STORY
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6)
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6)
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)HELLO
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6)
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8) DECADENT
  18 One like Mao? (8) CHAIRMAN
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6) NODOSE
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5)
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6)
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6)
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5) BREAM
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 5 21:59:05 2009.

  Across
  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)VERSE
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9) LAMPSHELL
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)ALOOF
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5)
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6)
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9) ANCHORAGE
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5) BAIRD
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9)
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13)
  Down
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6)
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)LOVE STORY
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6)
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6)
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)HELLO
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6) RAT POISON
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8) DECADENT
  18 One like Mao? (8) CHAIRMAN
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6) NODOSE
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5) WARPS
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6) SCHEME
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6) DESIST
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5) BREAM
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jun 5 22:14:35 2009.

  Across
  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)VERSE
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9) LAMPSHELL
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)ALOOF
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5)
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6)
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9) ANCHORAGE
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5) BAIRD
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9) EPIDERMIS
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13) REINSTATEMENT
  Down
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6)
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)LOVE STORY
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6) YORKER
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6) EMBLEM
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)HELLO
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6) RAT POISON
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8) DECADENT
  18 One like Mao? (8) CHAIRMAN
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6) NODOSE
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5) WARPS
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6) SCHEME
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6) DESIST
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5) BREAM
  
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Fri Jun 5 22:31:17 2009.

  Across
  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)VERSE
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9) LAMPSHELL
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)ALOOF
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5) STEEP
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6) PYTHON[CD]
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9) ANCHORAGE
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5) BAIRD
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)PRESS[CD]
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9) EPIDERMIS
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13) REINSTATEMENT
  Down
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)CARNIVAL*
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6)
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)LOVE STORY
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6) YORKER
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6) EMBLEM
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)HELLO
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6) RAT POISON
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8) DECADENT
  18 One like Mao? (8) CHAIRMAN
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6) NODOSE
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5) WARPS
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6) SCHEME
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6) DESIST
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5) BREAM
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sat Jun 6 0:23:15 2009.

  Across
  1 They show up the player’s (or umpire’s) skill in retrospect (6,7) ACTION REPLAYS
  10 Some smart, strange monkeys (9) MARMOSETS
  11 Poetry that a believer serves here (5)VERSE
  12 The French object, unknown to people without a specific occupation (5) LAITY
  13 Creature, brachiopod, may help small changes (9) LAMPSHELL
  14 Deficient in quantity is silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
  16 Indifferent to a simpleton returning (5)ALOOF
  19 Such steps are hard on the aged (5) STEEP
  20 Snake from which one may get a crush (6) PYTHON[CD]
  25 Where in Alaska one may moor a vessel (9) ANCHORAGE
  26 Inventor who could broadcast in hollow band (5) BAIRD
  27 Apply the squeeze on print media (5)PRESS[CD]
  28 In the skin it is deep sir: I’m surprised (9) EPIDERMIS
  29 Check the announcement for restoration (13) REINSTATEMENT
  Down
  2 Festive time that a rival can ruin (8)CARNIVAL*
  3 Press youth leader with sarcasm (5)IRONY
  4 Require French article? A sewing accessory? (6) NEEDLE
  5 Group of singers in reconstructed Belsen take me back in (8) ENSEMBLE
  6 Erich Segal’s romance (4,5)LOVE STORY
  7 A delivery at Lords from a Virginia county (6) YORKER
  8 A symbol that may seem blemishless in part (6) EMBLEM
  9 Greeting Hades with love (5)HELLO
  15 Pest exterminator (3,6) RAT POISON
  17 Self-indulgent for ten years, not heartlessly (8) DECADENT
  18 One like Mao? (8) CHAIRMAN
  21 Knotty feature covers party (6) NODOSE
  22 Conflict over post script produces distortions (5) WARPS
  23 A plan to shorten the study of elements and substances in secondary education initially (6) SCHEME
  24 Indigenous Indian way to stop doing something (6) DESIST
  26 Fish, an amber sort (5) BREAM
  
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 6 1:58:35 2009.

  Brilliant!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jun 6 15:22:04 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Get up in cold wing (5)
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4)
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5)
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4)
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9)
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9)
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5)
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4)
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7)
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9)
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6)
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7)
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7)
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10)
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4)
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7)
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5)
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jun 6 21:16:51 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Get up in cold wing (5)
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4)
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5) NADIA
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4)
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9)
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9)
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5)
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4)
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7)
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9) BRANDY ALEXANDER
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6) RED ENSIGN
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7)
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7)
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10) DISORDERLY
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4)
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7)
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5)
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sat Jun 6 22:02:33 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Get up in cold wing (5)
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4)
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)RAILS[2]
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5) NADIA
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4)
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)S(E)OUL
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9)
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)O VOID
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9)
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5)
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4)
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7)
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9) BRANDY ALEXANDER
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6) RED ENSIGN
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7)
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7)
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10) DISORDERLY
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4)
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7)
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5)
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Jun 6 22:54:02 2009.

  Across
  1 Get up in cold wing (5)
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4)
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)RAILS[2]
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5) NADIA
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4) BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)S(E)OUL
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9) PRIMA BALLERINA
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)O VOID
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9)
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5)
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4)
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7)
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9) BRANDY ALEXANDER
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6) RED ENSIGN
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7) SARATOGA SPRINGS
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7) EPITHET
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10) DISORDERLY
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4)
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7)
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5)
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sat Jun 6 23:17:55 2009.

  Across
  1 Get up in cold wing (5) CLIMB
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4)
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)RAILS[2]
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5) NADIA
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4) BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)S(E)OUL
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9) PRIMA BALLERINA
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)O VOID
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9)
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5)
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4) CALL
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7)IGNORED
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9) BRANDY ALEXANDER
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6) RED ENSIGN
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7) SARATOGA SPRINGS
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7) EPITHET
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10) DISORDERLY
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4)
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7)
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5)
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jun 6 23:19:21 2009.

  Across
  1 Get up in cold wing (5) CLIMB
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4)
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)RAILS[2]
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5) NADIA
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4) BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)S(E)OUL
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9) PRIMA BALLERINA
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)O VOID
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9)
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5) SUSHI
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4) CALL
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7) IGNORED
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9) BRANDY ALEXANDER
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6) RED ENSIGN
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7) SARATOGA SPRINGS
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7) EPITHET
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10) DISORDERLY
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4)
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7)
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5)
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sat Jun 6 23:23:27 2009.

  what is sushi? clueless
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jun 6 23:40:10 2009.

  sunkar, its a tasty dish (if you like fish),
  sushibars are famous internationally.
  in india we serve hot dosai straight from the frying pan to the plate - sushi is similar.
  depends on how efficient the chef is.
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jun 6 23:53:11 2009.

  Across
  1 Get up in cold wing (5) CLIMB
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4) TURKS HEAD
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)RAILS[2]
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5) NADIA
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4) BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)S(E)OUL
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9) PRIMA BALLERINA
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)O VOID
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9)
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5) SUSHI
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4) CALL
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7) IGNORED
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9) BRANDY ALEXANDER
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6) RED ENSIGN
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7) SARATOGA SPRINGS
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7) EPITHET
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10) DISORDERLY
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4) BLOW A FUSE
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7) UNICORN
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5) LATER
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jun 7 0:11:26 2009.

  23 ACROSS
  
  UN TEN ABLE
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jun 7 0:15:28 2009.

  Sherkhan
  R U A TRADER OR U WORK IN SHAREKHAN
  i trade there
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jun 7 1:22:42 2009.

  Across
  1 Get up in cold wing (5) CLIMB
  4 Drake, thus, spliced knot (5,4) TURKS HEAD
  9 A worker, after advance, is to give assistance (4,1,4) LEND A HAND
  10 Tracks secretive birds (5)RAILS[2]
  11 One having a relationship with a much younger partner lends character somehow (6-8) CRADLE SNATCHER*
  13 Girl Irish boy recalled (5) NADIA
  14/15 Demolishes residence and gets a standing ovation? (6,3,5,4) BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN
  17 Individual going round eastern capital (5)S(E)OUL
  19 Dancer, demure, attending a masquerade with the Queen in Austria's capital (5,9) PRIMA BALLERINA
  22 Like Humpty-Dumpty, round and vacant? (5)O VOID
  23 Not up to guarding 10? That's indefensible (9) UNTENABLE
  24 Aryan rule? Unfortunately, for about 354 days (5,4) LUNAR YEAR*
  25 Group inside makes us highclass Japanese dish (5) SUSHI
  Down
  1 Ring everybody after end of epic (4) CALL
  2 Paid no attention to grid, one printed incorrectly (7) IGNORED
  3 Cocktail made up by British boys (6,9) BRANDY ALEXANDER
  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5)
  5 Amend drawing to include new flag (3,6) RED ENSIGN
  6 Girl got mounts over a jumps racetrack here in New York (8,7) SARATOGA SPRINGS
  7 Descriptive phrase used by English PM about ambassador (7) EPITHET
  8 After end of round, is hospital attendant confused? (10) DISORDERLY
  12 Stealthily searching her plot now, surprisingly (2,3,5) ON THE PROWL*
  14 Lose one's temper and hit a female before work (4,1,4) BLOW A FUSE
  16 Odd coin in vase depicting imaginary creature (7) UNICORN
  18 A number of books in one vehicle (7)OMNIBUS
  20 Departed on river afterwards (5) LATER
  21 One was first to go round shop (4)DELI
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jun 7 1:47:34 2009.

  4 Poke fun at head of eatinghouse following meals (5) TEASE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 7 3:17:07 2009.

  Wonderful!
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Sun Jun 7 17:10:09 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3)
   5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6)
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5)
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9)
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9)
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5)
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5)
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8)
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8)
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5)
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5)
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3)
   2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
   3 Bird sound, small between times (5)
   4 Select the French in a predicament (6)
   6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9)
   7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)
   8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7)
   9 Shouts from the elite on board (7)
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7)
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7)
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7)
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sun Jun 7 17:49:42 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3)
   5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6) STATIC
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5)
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9) COCKROACH
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9)
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5)
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5)
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8) EMPHASIS
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8)
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5)
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5)
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3)
   2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
   3 Bird sound, small between times (5)
   4 Select the French in a predicament (6)
   6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9)
   7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)
   8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7) CAHOOTS
   9 Shouts from the elite on board (7)
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7)
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7)
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7)
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sun Jun 7 21:18:52 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3) GREAT APE
   5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6) STATIC
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5)
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9) COCKROACH
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9) BAGATELLE
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5)
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5) DEEPS
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8) EMPHASIS
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8) REDACTOR
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5)
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5)
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3)
   2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
   3 Bird sound, small between times (5)
   4 Select the French in a predicament (6)
   6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9)
   7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)
   8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7) CAHOOTS
   9 Shouts from the elite on board (7)
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7)
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7)
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7)
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jun 7 21:29:41 2009.

  Across
   1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3) GREAT APE
   5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6) STATIC
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5)
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9) COCKROACH
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9) BAGATELLE
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5)
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5) DEEPS
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8) EMPHASIS
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8) REDACTOR
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5)
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5)
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8) EDENTATA
  Down
   1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3)
   2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
   3 Bird sound, small between times (5)
   4 Select the French in a predicament (6)
   6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9)
   7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)
   8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7) CAHOOTS
   9 Shouts from the elite on board (7)
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7)
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7) APLASIA
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7) FREESIA
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5) VEGAN
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jun 7 22:07:42 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3)
  5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6)
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5)
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9)
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9)
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5)
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5)
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8)
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8)
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5) DWARF
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)FACE VALUE
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)EXORCERER
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5)
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3) GO TO BED
  2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
  3 Bird sound, small between times (5)
  4 Select the French in a predicament (6)
  6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9)
  7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)
  8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7)
  9 Shouts from the elite on board (7)
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7)
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7)
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7)
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jun 7 22:27:48 2009.

  7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)TEA BAGS
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sun Jun 7 22:48:27 2009.

  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)EXORCERER (not correct) Already contributed 4, so mum's the word for me.
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jun 7 22:51:58 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3)
  5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6)
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5)
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9) C OCKR OACH
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9) B A GAT ELLE
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5)
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5)
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8)
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8)
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5) DWARF
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)FACE VALUE
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)EXORCISER
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5)
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8) EDENTATA
  
  Down
  
  1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3) GO TO BED
  2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
  3 Bird sound, small between times (5)
  4 Select the French in a predicament (6)
  6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9) TAR NI SHED
  7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)
  8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7)
  9 Shouts from the elite on board (7)
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7)
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7)
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7)
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sun Jun 7 22:57:33 2009.

  Folks, please make sure you incorporate answers provided in the previous page (page 6).
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jun 7 23:04:37 2009.

  Across
   1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3) GREAT APE
   5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6) STATIC
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5) TULLE
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9) COCKROACH
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9) BAGATELLE
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5)
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5) DEEPS
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8) EMPHASIS
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8) REDACTOR
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5)
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5) GASPS
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8) EDENTATA
  Down
   1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3)
   2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
   3 Bird sound, small between times (5) TWEET
   4 Select the French in a predicament (6)
   6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9)
   7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4)
   8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7) CAHOOTS
   9 Shouts from the elite on board (7) SCREAMS
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7)
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7) APLASIA
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7) FREESIA
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5) VEGAN
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 7 23:18:38 2009.

  
  Across
   1 Primate may have a meal packed in fruit (5,3) GREAT APE
   5 Unchanging kind of disturbance in radio reception (6) STATIC
  10 Material from Betul left inside (5) TULLE
  11 Pest causes awful rock in carriage (9) COCKROACH
  12 A pistol (American) carried by beautiful girl for a board game (9) BAGATELLE
  13 American state for which I had strange love (5) IDAHO
  14 Rate of progress reversed in a place far below the surface of the sea (5) DEEPS
  16 Stress may twist Mae’s hips (8) EMPHASIS
  18 Revolutionary performer who prepares for publication (8) REDACTOR
  20 Midget causes conflict between daughter and father initially (5)DWARF
  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5)
  25 The apparent worth of appearance? (4,5)FACE VALUE
  27 He helps one to get rid of spirits (9)EXORCISER
  28 Gulps as may be taken by grand snakes (5) GASPS
  29 The part of urban area away from the centre of city, Agra perhaps (6) UPTOWN
  30 Toothless creatures bid old English PM goodbye (8) EDENTATA
  Down
   1 Received order on first of December to retire (2,2,3)GO TO BED
   2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7)
   3 Bird sound, small between times (5) TWEET
   4 Select the French in a predicament (6)PICKLE
   6 Defamed sailor, back at home, dropped (9)TARNISHED
   7 They get soaked in pot maybe (3,4) TEA BAGS
   8 Accountant sounds the horn in collusion (7) CAHOOTS
   9 Shouts from the elite on board (7) SCREAMS
  15 Kamadhenu, say, a venerated institution (6,3) SACRED COW
  17 Carbon on an igniter may cause bewilderment (7)CONFUSE
  18 A musical form that our dean composed (7) RONDEAU
  19 What one could do if there is no food at home? (4,3) DINE OUT
  21 Alas, pa, I suffer from congenital malformation (7) APLASIA
  22 Flowering plant that liberates gets excellent return (7) FREESIA
  23 Afraid of anxiety in South Dakota (6) SCARED
  26 Strictly no animal products for him (5) VEGAN
  
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jun 7 23:53:09 2009.

  Mam
  which one is correct.
  Exorcerer or exorciser
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 8 0:14:28 2009.

  EXORCISER is correct because it goes with CONFUSE. In turn Confuse is correct because C for Carbon plus ON plus FUSE for igniter.
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 8 0:20:45 2009.

  24 For the time being, nobody accepts musical key (5) NONCE
  
  2 Clue: Ego suffers in pastoral poem (7) ECLOGUE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 8 3:47:04 2009.

  All doubts settled!
  
  Marvellous!
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Mon Jun 8 16:43:40 2009.

  Across
  
   2 Socialist holds the firm side of an evidence (6)
   7 Said to drive away the footwear (4)
   9 Sad notice for the hobbyist regularly (4)
  10 Valuable possession is destroyed at the pinwheel (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
  12 Set to praise the right ambitious person (7)
  13 Root not formed in the large city (7) TORONTO
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4)
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5)
  18 Skill to turn the round root (4)
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7)
  21 North, East, South-lets come together in sheltered positions (7) NESTLES
  23 Kate and Keats together jumped outside a cab going west to assume a secondary position (4,1,4,4)
  27 Implement to take back the stolen goods (4)
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4)
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6)
  
  Down
  
   1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6)
   2 Hand them, since one saint strangely remembers the past (10)
   3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4)
   4 Shake up in an embroilment (4)
   5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
   6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8)
   8 Animal inside the ship podium (5) HIPPO
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4)
  13 Giant, I see is very powerful (7)
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10)
  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5)
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6)
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4)
  25 Region found in the far East (4)
  26 Eager to have Ken over at the end of June (4)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 8 22:13:02 2009.

  Across
  
   2 Socialist holds the firm side of an evidence (6) RE CO R D
   7 Said to drive away the footwear (4)
   9 Sad notice for the hobbyist regularly (4)
  10 Valuable possession is destroyed at the pinwheel (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
  12 Set to praise the right ambitious person (7) ASPIRER
  13 Root not formed in the large city (7) TORONTO
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4)
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5)
  18 Skill to turn the round root (4)
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7)
  21 North, East, South-lets come together in sheltered positions (7) NESTLES
  23 Kate and Keats together jumped outside a cab going west to assume a secondary position (4,1,4,4)TAKE A BACK SEAT
  27 Implement to take back the stolen goods (4)
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4)
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6)
  
  Down
  
   1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6)
   2 Hand them, since one saint strangely remembers the past (10)REMINISCES
   3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4)
   4 Shake up in an embroilment (4)
   5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
   6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8)
   8 Animal inside the ship podium (5) HIPPO
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4)
  13 Giant, I see is very powerful (7)
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10)
  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5)
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6)
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4)
  25 Region found in the far East (4)
  26 Eager to have Ken over at the end of June (4)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 8 22:22:08 2009.

  
  Across
  
   2 Socialist holds the firm side of an evidence (6) RE CO R D
   7 Said to drive away the footwear (4)
   9 Sad notice for the hobbyist regularly (4)
  10 Valuable possession is destroyed at the pinwheel (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
  12 Set to praise the right ambitious person (7) ASPIRER
  13 Root not formed in the large city (7) TORONTO
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4)
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5)
  18 Skill to turn the round root (4)
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7)
  21 North, East, South-lets come together in sheltered positions (7) NESTLES
  23 Kate and Keats together jumped outside a cab going west to assume a secondary position (4,1,4,4)TAKE A BACK SEAT
  27 Implement to take back the stolen goods (4)
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4)
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6)
  
  Down
  
   1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6)
   2 Hand them, since one saint strangely remembers the past (10)REMINISCES
   3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4)
   4 Shake up in an embroilment (4)
   5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
   6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8)
   8 Animal inside the ship podium (5) HIPPO
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4)
  13 Giant, I see is very powerful (7)TITANIC
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10)
  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)OBLUTION
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5)
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6)
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4)
  25 Region found in the far East (4)AREA
  26 Eager to have Ken over at the end of June (4)KEEN
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 8 22:23:41 2009.

  Across
  
   2 Socialist holds the firm side of an evidence (6) RE CO R D
   7 Said to drive away the footwear (4) SHOE
   9 Sad notice for the hobbyist regularly (4) OBIT
  10 Valuable possession is destroyed at the pinwheel (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
  12 Set to praise the right ambitious person (7) ASPIRER
  13 Root not formed in the large city (7) TORONTO
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4)
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5)
  18 Skill to turn the round root (4) TARO
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7)
  21 North, East, South-lets come together in sheltered positions (7) NESTLES
  23 Kate and Keats together jumped outside a cab going west to assume a secondary position (4,1,4,4)TAKE A BACK SEAT
  27 Implement to take back the stolen goods (4) TOOL
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4)
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6)
  
  Down
  
   1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6)
   2 Hand them, since one saint strangely remembers the past (10)REMINISCES
   3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4)
   4 Shake up in an embroilment (4)
   5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
   6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8)
   8 Animal inside the ship podium (5) HIPPO
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4)
  13 Giant, I see is very powerful (7)TITANIC
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10)
  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)OBLUTION
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5)
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6)
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4)
  25 Region found in the far East (4)AREA
  26 Eager to have Ken over at the end of June (4)KEEN
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 8 22:30:06 2009.

  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)OBLUTION ABLUTION
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 8 22:55:46 2009.

  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 8 23:23:30 2009.

  Across
  
   2 Socialist holds the firm side of an evidence (6) RE CO R D
   7 Said to drive away the footwear (4) SHOE
   9 Sad notice for the hobbyist regularly (4) OBIT
  10 Valuable possession is destroyed at the pinwheel (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
  12 Set to praise the right ambitious person (7) ASPIRER
  13 Root not formed in the large city (7) TORONTO
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4)
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5)
  18 Skill to turn the round root (4) TARO
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7) CLOSING
  21 North, East, South-lets come together in sheltered positions (7) NESTLES
  23 Kate and Keats together jumped outside a cab going west to assume a secondary position (4,1,4,4)TAKE A BACK SEAT
  27 Implement to take back the stolen goods (4) TOOL
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4) CANE
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6)
  
  Down
  
   1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6)
   2 Hand them, since one saint strangely remembers the past (10)REMINISCES
   3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4) COPE
   4 Shake up in an embroilment (4)
   5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
   6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8)
   8 Animal inside the ship podium (5) HIPPO
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4)
  13 Giant, I see is very powerful (7)TITANIC
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10)
  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)OBLUTION
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5)
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6) EXTENT
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4)
  25 Region found in the far East (4)AREA
  26 Eager to have Ken over at the end of June (4)KEEN
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jun 8 23:23:54 2009.

  Across
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4)
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5)
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7)
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4)
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6) PA(UN)CH
  Down
  1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6) SH AWLS used =sh=second hand
  3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4)
  4 Shake up in an embroilment (4)
  5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
  6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8)
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4) EAR PLUG
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10) OUT STRETCH
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5)
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6)
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jun 8 23:23:56 2009.

  Across
  
   2 Socialist holds the firm side of an evidence (6) RE CO R D
   7 Said to drive away the footwear (4) SHOE
   9 Sad notice for the hobbyist regularly (4) OBIT
  10 Valuable possession is destroyed at the pinwheel (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
  12 Set to praise the right ambitious person (7) ASPIRER
  13 Root not formed in the large city (7) TORONTO
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4)
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5)
  18 Skill to turn the round root (4) TARO
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7) CLOSING
  21 North, East, South-lets come together in sheltered positions (7) NESTLES
  23 Kate and Keats together jumped outside a cab going west to assume a secondary position (4,1,4,4)TAKE A BACK SEAT
  27 Implement to take back the stolen goods (4) TOOL
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4)
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6) PAUNCH
  
  Down
  
   1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6)
   2 Hand them, since one saint strangely remembers the past (10)REMINISCES
   3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4)
   4 Shake up in an embroilment (4) ROIL
   5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
   6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8) DICTATOR
   8 Animal inside the ship podium (5) HIPPO
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4)
  13 Giant, I see is very powerful (7)TITANIC
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10)
  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)OBLUTION
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5)
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6)
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4)
  25 Region found in the far East (4)AREA
  26 Eager to have Ken over at the end of June (4)KEEN
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jun 9 0:40:58 2009.

  Across
  
   2 Socialist holds the firm side of an evidence (6) RE CO R D
   7 Said to drive away the footwear (4) SHOE
   9 Sad notice for the hobbyist regularly (4) OBIT
  10 Valuable possession is destroyed at the pinwheel (5,8) WHITE ELEPHANT
  12 Set to praise the right ambitious person (7) ASPIRER
  13 Root not formed in the large city (7) TORONTO
  15 Powder reserves for Elsie is there (4) TALC
  17 Thin sheet of horizontal timber (5) SLATS
  18 Skill to turn the round root (4) TARO
  19 Journal entry that an accountant wants to finish? (7) CLOSING
  21 North, East, South-lets come together in sheltered positions (7) NESTLES
  23 Kate and Keats together jumped outside a cab going west to assume a secondary position (4,1,4,4)TAKE A BACK SEAT
  27 Implement to take back the stolen goods (4) TOOL
  28 Walking stick for the first-born, so it’s said (4) CANE
  29 Large chap conceals one fat stomach (6) PAUNCH
  
  Down
  
   1 Used the laws to destroy the garments (6) SHAWLS
   2 Hand them, since one saint strangely remembers the past (10)REMINISCES
   3 Deal successfully with the policeman in England (4) COPE
   4 Shake up in an embroilment (4) ROIL
   5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
   6 Powerful ruler has detectives going up to the sailor holding the tax officer (8) DICTATOR
   8 Animal inside the ship podium (5) HIPPO
  11 What an adult needs to block out the noise? (3,4) EAR PLUG
  13 Giant, I see is very powerful (7)TITANIC
  14 Extend away the straight part of a racetrack (10) OUT STRETCH
  16 Ritual to boil a nut so to crack (8)OBLUTION
  20 Comes closer as Sibyl’s predecessor went up over an arab (5) NEARS
  22 Level of small measure in the large text (6) EXTENT
  24 Start off by learning the art to block the plan (4) -S KILL
  25 Region found in the far East (4)AREA
  26 Eager to have Ken over at the end of June (4)KEEN
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 9 4:18:34 2009.

  5 Note always put up on the crop (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jun 9 4:36:17 2009.

  5D Note always put up on the crop (4)
  my hunch is SOYA (SO=note).
  close second is COCA (don't ask me - how?).
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 9 8:15:12 2009.

  5D Note always put up on the crop (4)
  my hunch is SOYA (SO=note).
  close second is COCA (don't ask me - how?).
  
  Note = SO
  always = AY
  always put up = YA<-
  Crop = {SO}YA<-
  
  Solution provided by Shuchi, over at my blog
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 9 11:32:27 2009.

  Fantastic!
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Tue Jun 9 16:17:47 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4)
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7)
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4)
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4)
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5)
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7)
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5)
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4)
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15)
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4)
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7)
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5)
  4 Switch the race (5)
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14)
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7)
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7)
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6)
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7)
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 9 16:36:23 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4)
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7)
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4)
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4)
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5)
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7)
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5)
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4)
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15) [b]CONSERVATIONIST
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4) NEED
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7)
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5)
  4 Switch the race (5)
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14) [b]MULTIPLICATION
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7)
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7) PLATOON
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6)
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7)
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 9 16:38:50 2009.

  Looks like there is a mismatch of bold tags [b] and [\b]. Will you please correct those before you submit your solutions? Thank you.
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 9 19:10:16 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4)
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7)
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4)
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4)
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5)
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7)
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5)
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4)
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15) CONSERVATIONIST
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4) NEED
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7)
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5)
  4 Switch the race (5)
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14) MULTIPLICATION
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7)
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7) PLATOON
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6)
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7)
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 9 21:47:13 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4) RIGS
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7)
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4)
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4)
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5)
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7) SPATIAL
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5)
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4)
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15) CONSERVATIONIST
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4) NEED
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7)
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5)
  4 Switch the race (5)
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14) MULTIPLICATION
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7)
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7) PLATOON
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6)
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7) IMMENSE
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5) MASAI
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jun 9 21:58:41 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4) RIGS
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7)
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4)
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4)
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5)
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7) SPATIAL
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5) CIVIL
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4)
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15) CONSERVATIONIST
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4) NEED
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7) INTENSE
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5) SHAGGY DOG STORY
  4 Switch the race (5)
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14) MULTIPLICATION
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7)
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7) PLATOON
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6) ELAPSE
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7) IMMENSE
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5) MASAI
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jun 9 22:32:02 2009.

  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5) GAUNT
  21 DOWN
  RAISE
  
  ALL THOSE WHO HAV CUT N PASTED HAV OMMITTED THIS CLUE y?
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jun 9 22:33:28 2009.

  13 ACROSS - BEADS
  (STRINGING OBJECTS)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 9 22:40:21 2009.

  
  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4) RIGS
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7)
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4)BARN
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)GAUNT
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4)EATS
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5)BEADS
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7) SPATIAL
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5) CIVIL
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4)ETNA
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)MOAN
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15) CONSERVATIONIST
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4) NEED
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7) INTENSE
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5) SHAGGY DOG STORY
  4 Switch the race (5)
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14) MULTIPLICATION
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7)
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7) PLATOON
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6) ELAPSE
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7) IMMENSE
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5) MASAI
  21 The kind of an increase a wage earner needs (5)RAISE
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jun 9 22:50:59 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4) RIGS
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7) BERTRAND RUSSELL
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4) BA(R)N
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4) EA TS
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5) BEADS
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7) SPATIAL
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5) CIVIL
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4) ETNA
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15) CONSERVATIONIST
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4) NEED
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7) INTENSE
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5) SHAGGY DOG STORY
  4 Switch the race (5)
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14) MULTIPLICATION
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7)
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7) PLATOON
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6) ELAPSE
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7) IMMENSE
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5) MASAI
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jun 9 23:02:24 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Structures of trucks (4) RIGS
  9 Convert the blurred ‘n’ artless philosopher (8,7) BERTRAND RUSSELL
  10 Prohibition to hold Rex in the farm building (4) BA(R)N
  11 Stark appearance to suit a relative (5)
  12 Each on the borders of Texas takes a meal (4) EA TS
  13 Mattresses covering fifty stringing objects (5) BEADS
  14 Resort has it back, almost all pertaining to an area (7) SPATIAL
  16 An aversion for everything the Cockney girl has for the heartless gay (7) ALL ER GY
  18 Polite citizen? (5) CIVIL
  22 Neat sort of a volcano (4) ETNA
  23 Sailor holds one Asian leader’s crown (5) TIARA {TAR + I+A }
  24 No inside worker will complain (4)
  25 A consort invites a disturbed supporter of the natural world (15) CONSERVATIONIST
  26 Oddly, anger ends in a want (4) NEED
  
  Down
  
  2 Concentrated at home, nets are displayed to Elizabeth (7) INTENSE
  3 Absurd joke used as doggy gas is released on the politician (6,3,5) SHAGGY DOG STORY
  4 Switch the race (5) RELAY
  5 Smell of a bishop in an ancient city (5) ODOUR
  6 Limit a cop until the failure of an operation (14) MULTIPLICATION
  7 Appearance of large cats covering the gym (6) ASPECT
  8 Philosopher discussed the stable phase (7) PLATEAU
  15 Military unit on top is confused holding Louisiana (7) PLATOON
  17 Pass by the Spanish resort taken up by an English (6) ELAPSE
  19 Great in size to throw into water when knight is in place of the king (7) IMMENSE
  20 Scholar, is a character of the language (5) MASAI
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 9 23:11:51 2009.

  2 answers( for 11ac and 24ac are left out in copy/paste)
  
  A fast feat, indeed! Friendly setter favouring fulfilling feeling!
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jun 10 8:23:16 2009.

  SUNKAR....I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH SHAREKHAN....SHERKHAN IS JUST A NAME.....BORROWED FROM THE JUNGLE BOOK..LOL
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Wed Jun 10 17:30:53 2009.

  Across
  
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10)
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4)
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4)
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6)
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4)
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4)
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10)
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6)
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6)
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5)
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7)
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9)
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5)
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9)
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5)
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7)
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6)
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2)
  23 Passageway on a cay (5)
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Wed Jun 10 21:53:28 2009.

  Across
  
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)BUST*LING
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10)
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4)
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)EA S{-I}T ER
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4)
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6)
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4)
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4)
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10)
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6)
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6)
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5)
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7)
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9)
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)NEG<-LE CT ED
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)RANGE*
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5)
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9)
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5)
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7)
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6)
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2)
  23 Passageway on a cay (5)
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jun 10 22:04:15 2009.

  Across
  
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)BUST*LING
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10)
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4)
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)EA S{-I}T ER
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4)
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6)
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4)
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4)
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10)
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6)
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6)
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5)
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7)
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9)
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)NEG<-LE CT ED
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)RANGE*
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5)
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9)
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5)
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7)
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6) POLLEN
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2) SET AT
  23 Passageway on a cay (5) AISLE
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5) DEATH
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jun 10 22:12:26 2009.

  Across
  
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)BUST*LING
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10) P(I)L GR IMAGE
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4)
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)EA S{-I}T ER
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4)
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6)
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4)
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4)
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10)
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6)
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6)
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5)
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7)
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9) LIME ST ONE
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)NEG<-LE CT ED
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)RANGE*
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5)
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9) CHALLENGE
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5)
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7) BIT U MEN
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6) POLLEN
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2) SET AT
  23 Passageway on a cay (5) AISLE
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5) DEATH
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 10 22:29:37 2009.

  Across
  
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)BUST*LING
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10) P(I)L GR IMAGE
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)JOIN
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4)
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)EA S{-I}T ER
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4)
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)NEEM
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)BELIEVE
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6)
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4) STAG
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4)
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10)
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6)
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6)
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5)
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7)
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9) LIME ST ONE
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)NEG<-LE CT ED
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)RANGE*
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5)
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9) CHALLENGE
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5)
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7) BIT U MEN
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6) POLLEN
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2) SET AT
  23 Passageway on a cay (5) AISLE
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5) DEATH
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jun 10 22:55:57 2009.

  Across
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)BUST*LING
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10) P(I)L GR IMAGE
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)JOIN
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4)
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)EA S{-I}T ER
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4) RASH
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)NEEM
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)BELIEVE
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6)
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4) STAG
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4) GLUE
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10)
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6) LAMENT
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6) OPTION
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5)
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7)
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9) LIME ST ONE
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)NEG<-LE CT ED
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)RANGE*
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5)
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9) CHALLENGE
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5)
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7) BIT U MEN
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6) POLLEN
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2) SET AT
  23 Passageway on a cay (5) AISLE
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5) DEATH
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jun 10 23:21:16 2009.

  Across
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)BUST*LING
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10) P(I)L GR IMAGE
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)JOIN
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4) PYRE
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)EA S{-I}T ER
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4) RASH
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)NEEM
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)BELIEVE
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6) CHALET
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4) STAG
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4) GLUE
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10)
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6) LAMENT
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3)
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6) OPTION
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5) BULGE
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7) SURREAL
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9) LIME ST ONE
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)NEG<-LE CT ED
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)RANGE*
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5)
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9) CHALLENGE
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5)
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7) BIT U MEN
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6) POLLEN
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2) SET AT
  23 Passageway on a cay (5) AISLE
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5) DEATH
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jun 11 1:06:14 2009.

  Across
   4 Large tubs have a fish full of energy (8)BUST*LING
   8 Current from the lamp erected (6) AMPERE
   9 One in Poland has a Greek picture of a special journey (10) P(I)L GR IMAGE
  10 Connect the little woman at home (4)JOIN
  11 Pay without it again for the burning material (4) PYRE
  13 Each to sit heartlessly in the Emergency Room during the springtime holiday (6)EA S{-I}T ER
  15 Order to clean off the sacred space (7) CHANCEL
  17 Artist is quiet about the pox (4) RASH
  18 Initially, neat, eleven emblems marked on a tree (4)NEEM
  19 Have faith in a worker holding back the garment (7)BELIEVE
  21 Tea for the French, on Tuesday in the house (6) CHALET
  22 Cut off the platform for an animal (4) STAG
  25 Regularly gals use the sticky substance (4) GLUE
  26 I have partnership amidst the Romans to hit in anger the seven workers (10) IRONSMITHS
  27 Final word taken in by an officer in grief (6) LAMENT
  28 Noise of an insect at noon to note the hard fruit (5,3) BETEL NUT
  
  Down
  
   1 Scholar in New Jersey has a round instrument (5) BANJO
   2 Choice for a strange pot for one is on the menu (6) OPTION
   3 Soldier is in a wrong pose at the end of the day (5) SEPOY
   4 Bump on the belly of an expecting woman (5) BULGE
   5 Dreamlike for certain to hold the hand of the young boy (7) SURREAL
   6 Rock spread on miles on the way at lunchtime (9) LIME ST ONE
   7 Disregarded the General going up to the French, is caught by the journalist (9)NEG<-LE CT ED
  12 Anger displayed in the practice area (5)RANGE*
  14 Mark the boat with a circle in an hour to almost see the political candidate (4,5) DARK HORSE
  15 Dare an opponent to fight? (9) CHALLENGE
  16 Many in to censor the declaration (5) EDICT
  19 Natural substance has a small fragment of uranium for the soldiers (7) BIT U MEN
  20 Public survey in Durham area is taken up for the fine powder (6) POLLEN
  22 Mount an attack on a group of volunteers climbing up (3,2) SET AT
  23 Passageway on a cay (5) AISLE
  24 Spread hate following the start of the Democratic end (5) DEATH
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 11 4:14:25 2009.

  Excellent!
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jun 11 20:20:03 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Did five rangers almost strangely look-alike? (4,6) DEAD RINGER
   9 A sequence of letters given to an Asian (6)
  10 Youthful associate has a free share of food with its natural smell (10) ADOLESCENT
  11 Weapon pronounced for the list of saints (6)
  12 Relief given to the poor this year is rare in the large town (7)
  16 Arrive to measure a playing field (5)
  17 Teen vying in a hidden emotion (4)
  18 External route is developed (5)
  19 Laugh at an Italian on one island (5)
  20 Journey taken on an odd tar peak (4)
  21 Swimmer is after the second drink (5)
  22 To be around, headless men look for an element (7)
  27 Sound of a Dutch uncle and father going to the summit of the Himalayas (6)
  29 In a troubled manner, a holy book that Edward left at the end of the day (10)
  30 Point in to turn back the girl for a diamond set of nine things (6)
  31 Alert enemy is enraged with the basic fact (10)
  
  Down
  
   2 Regularly end day with a whirl (4)
   3 Note the toy that an Arab has (6) DOLLAR
   4 Refuse to budge the fashionable sister on time (6)
   5 Light gel to be applied in the morning (5) GLEAM
   6 Chart about the device (5)
   7 Order before, from the French to be in a position on the side of a fixture (10)
   8 One nun has a notice put up for it to be taken up about the rising body of water (10)
  12 What the pirates used as an emblem of danger? (10)
  13 Accomplishment of skills without us (10)
  14 Crave for the Norwegian leader after the twelve month period (5)
  15 Woman around, is alright to call forth (5)
  23 Invalidate the name for instance, at the beginning of an event (6)
  24 Make up surgeon is holding a string subsequently at home (6)
  25 Colour of the covering (5)
  26 Half safe following the troubled kin with a tool (5)
  28 Smeared image of a music symbol (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jun 11 22:33:04 2009.

  Across
   1 Did five rangers almost strangely look-alike? (4,6) DEAD RINGER
   9 A sequence of letters given to an Asian (6)
  10 Youthful associate has a free share of food with its natural smell (10) ADOLESCENT
  11 Weapon pronounced for the list of saints (6)
  12 Relief given to the poor this year is rare in the large town (7) CHARIRY
  16 Arrive to measure a playing field (5)
  17 Teen vying in a hidden emotion (4)
  18 External route is developed (5) ENVY
  19 Laugh at an Italian on one island (5)
  20 Journey taken on an odd tar peak (4)
  21 Swimmer is after the second drink (5)
  22 To be around, headless men look for an element (7)
  27 Sound of a Dutch uncle and father going to the summit of the Himalayas (6)
  29 In a troubled manner, a holy book that Edward left at the end of the day (10)
  30 Point in to turn back the girl for a diamond set of nine things (6)
  31 Alert enemy is enraged with the basic fact (10)
  Down
   2 Regularly end day with a whirl (4)
   3 Note the toy that an Arab has (6) DOLLAR
   4 Refuse to budge the fashionable sister on time (6)
   5 Light gel to be applied in the morning (5) GLEAM
   6 Chart about the device (5)
   7 Order before, from the French to be in a position on the side of a fixture (10)
   8 One nun has a notice put up for it to be taken up about the rising body of water (10)
  12 What the pirates used as an emblem of danger? (10) CROSSBONES
  13 Accomplishment of skills without us (10)
  14 Crave for the Norwegian leader after the twelve month period (5) YEARN
  15 Woman around, is alright to call forth (5)
  23 Invalidate the name for instance, at the beginning of an event (6)
  24 Make up surgeon is holding a string subsequently at home (6)
  25 Colour of the covering (5)
  26 Half safe following the troubled kin with a tool (5)
  28 Smeared image of a music symbol (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jun 11 22:44:54 2009.

  Across
   1 Did five rangers almost strangely look-alike? (4,6) DEAD RINGER
   9 A sequence of letters given to an Asian (6)
  10 Youthful associate has a free share of food with its natural smell (10) ADOLESCENT
  11 Weapon pronounced for the list of saints (6)
  12 Relief given to the poor this year is rare in the large town (7) CHARIRY (CHARITY)?
  16 Arrive to measure a playing field (5)
  17 Teen vying in a hidden emotion (4) ENVY
  18 External route is developed (5) (ENVY) OUTER
  19 Laugh at an Italian on one island (5)
  20 Journey taken on an odd tar peak (4)
  21 Swimmer is after the second drink (5)
  22 To be around, headless men look for an element (7)
  27 Sound of a Dutch uncle and father going to the summit of the Himalayas (6)
  29 In a troubled manner, a holy book that Edward left at the end of the day (10)
  30 Point in to turn back the girl for a diamond set of nine things (6)
  31 Alert enemy is enraged with the basic fact (10) ELEMENTARY
  Down
   2 Regularly end day with a whirl (4)
   3 Note the toy that an Arab has (6) DOLLAR
   4 Refuse to budge the fashionable sister on time (6) INSIST
   5 Light gel to be applied in the morning (5) GLEAM
   6 Chart about the device (5)
   7 Order before, from the French to be in a position on the side of a fixture (10)
   8 One nun has a notice put up for it to be taken up about the rising body of water (10)
  12 What the pirates used as an emblem of danger? (10) CROSSBONES
  13 Accomplishment of skills without us (10)
  14 Crave for the Norwegian leader after the twelve month period (5) YEARN
  15 Woman around, is alright to call forth (5)
  23 Invalidate the name for instance, at the beginning of an event (6)
  24 Make up surgeon is holding a string subsequently at home (6)
  25 Colour of the covering (5)
  26 Half safe following the troubled kin with a tool (5) KNIFE
  28 Smeared image of a music symbol (4)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 11 23:01:15 2009.

  Across
   1 Did five rangers almost strangely look-alike? (4,6) DEAD RINGER
   9 A sequence of letters given to an Asian (6)
  10 Youthful associate has a free share of food with its natural smell (10) ADOLESCENT
  11 Weapon pronounced for the list of saints (6)CANNON
  12 Relief given to the poor this year is rare in the large town (7) CHARIRY (CHARITY)?
  16 Arrive to measure a playing field (5)
  17 Teen vying in a hidden emotion (4) ENVY
  18 External route is developed (5) (ENVY) OUTER
  19 Laugh at an Italian on one island (5)
  20 Journey taken on an odd tar peak (4)TREK
  21 Swimmer is after the second drink (5)
  22 To be around, headless men look for an element (7)
  27 Sound of a Dutch uncle and father going to the summit of the Himalayas (6)
  29 In a troubled manner, a holy book that Edward left at the end of the day (10)
  30 Point in to turn back the girl for a diamond set of nine things (6)
  31 Alert enemy is enraged with the basic fact (10) ELEMENTARY
  Down
   2 Regularly end day with a whirl (4)EDDY
   3 Note the toy that an Arab has (6) DOLLAR
   4 Refuse to budge the fashionable sister on time (6) INSIST
   5 Light gel to be applied in the morning (5) GLEAM
   6 Chart about the device (5)
   7 Order before, from the French to be in a position on the side of a fixture (10)
   8 One nun has a notice put up for it to be taken up about the rising body of water (10)
  12 What the pirates used as an emblem of danger? (10) CROSSBONES
  13 Accomplishment of skills without us (10) ATTAINMENT
  14 Crave for the Norwegian leader after the twelve month period (5) YEARN
  15 Woman around, is alright to call forth (5)
  23 Invalidate the name for instance, at the beginning of an event (6)
  24 Make up surgeon is holding a string subsequently at home (6)
  25 Colour of the covering (5)
  26 Half safe following the troubled kin with a tool (5) KNIFE
  28 Smeared image of a music symbol (4)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jun 12 0:58:23 2009.

  Across
   1 Did five rangers almost strangely look-alike? (4,6) DEAD RINGER
   9 A sequence of letters given to an Asian (6)
  10 Youthful associate has a free share of food with its natural smell (10) ADOLESCENT
  11 Weapon pronounced for the list of saints (6)CANNON
  12 Relief given to the poor this year is rare in the large town (7) CHARIRY (CHARITY)?
  16 Arrive to measure a playing field (5) ARENA
  17 Teen vying in a hidden emotion (4) ENVY
  18 External route is developed (5) (ENVY) OUTER
  19 Laugh at an Italian on one island (5)
  20 Journey taken on an odd tar peak (4)TREK
  21 Swimmer is after the second drink (5)
  22 To be around, headless men look for an element (7)
  27 Sound of a Dutch uncle and father going to the summit of the Himalayas (6) OOMPAH
  29 In a troubled manner, a holy book that Edward left at the end of the day (10) AGITATED
  30 Point in to turn back the girl for a diamond set of nine things (6) ENNEAD
  31 Alert enemy is enraged with the basic fact (10) ELEMENTARY
  Down
   2 Regularly end day with a whirl (4)EDDY
   3 Note the toy that an Arab has (6) DOLLAR
   4 Refuse to budge the fashionable sister on time (6) INSIST
   5 Light gel to be applied in the morning (5) GLEAM
   6 Chart about the device (5) RATCH
   7 Order before, from the French to be in a position on the side of a fixture (10)
   8 One nun has a notice put up for it to be taken up about the rising body of water (10) INUNDATION
  12 What the pirates used as an emblem of danger? (10) CROSSBONES
  13 Accomplishment of skills without us (10) ATTAINMENT
  14 Crave for the Norwegian leader after the twelve month period (5) YEARN
  15 Woman around, is alright to call forth (5) EVOKE
  23 Invalidate the name for instance, at the beginning of an event (6) NEGATE
  24 Make up surgeon is holding a string subsequently at home (6)
  25 Colour of the covering (5) SHADE?
  26 Half safe following the troubled kin with a tool (5) KNIFE
  28 Smeared image of a music symbol (4)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jun 12 2:11:43 2009.

  Across
   1 Did five rangers almost strangely look-alike? (4,6) DEAD RINGER
   9 A sequence of letters given to an Asian (6)
  10 Youthful associate has a free share of food with its natural smell (10) ADOLESCENT
  11 Weapon pronounced for the list of saints (6)CANNON
  12 Relief given to the poor this year is rare in the large town (7) CHARIRY (CHARITY)?
  16 Arrive to measure a playing field (5) ARENA
  17 Teen vying in a hidden emotion (4) ENVY
  18 External route is developed (5) (ENVY) OUTER
  19 Laugh at an Italian on one island (5)
  20 Journey taken on an odd tar peak (4)TREK
  21 Swimmer is after the second drink (5)
  22 To be around, headless men look for an element (7) EN V IRON
  27 Sound of a Dutch uncle and father going to the summit of the Himalayas (6) OOMPAH
  29 In a troubled manner, a holy book that Edward left at the end of the day (10) A GITA TED LY
  30 Point in to turn back the girl for a diamond set of nine things (6) ENNEAD
  31 Alert enemy is enraged with the basic fact (10) ELEMENTARY
  Down
   2 Regularly end day with a whirl (4)EDDY
   3 Note the toy that an Arab has (6) DOLLAR
   4 Refuse to budge the fashionable sister on time (6) INSIST
   5 Light gel to be applied in the morning (5) GLEAM
   6 Chart about the device (5) RATCH
   7 Order before, from the French to be in a position on the side of a fixture (10) CHANDELIER
   8 One nun has a notice put up for it to be taken up about the rising body of water (10) INUNDATION
  12 What the pirates used as an emblem of danger? (10) CROSSBONES
  13 Accomplishment of skills without us (10) ATTAINMENT
  14 Crave for the Norwegian leader after the twelve month period (5) YEARN
  15 Woman around, is alright to call forth (5) EVOKE
  23 Invalidate the name for instance, at the beginning of an event (6) NEGATE
  24 Make up surgeon is holding a string subsequently at home (6) IN V ENT
  25 Colour of the covering (5) SHADE?
  26 Half safe following the troubled kin with a tool (5) KNIFE
  28 Smeared image of a music symbol (4) BLUR
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 12 2:22:04 2009.

  Across
   1 Did five rangers almost strangely look-alike? (4,6) DEAD RINGER
   9 A sequence of letters given to an Asian (6) AFGHAN
  10 Youthful associate has a free share of food with its natural smell (10) ADOLESCENT
  11 Weapon pronounced for the list of saints (6)CANNON
  12 Relief given to the poor this year is rare in the large town (7) CHARIRY (CHARITY)?
  16 Arrive to measure a playing field (5) ARENA
  17 Teen vying in a hidden emotion (4) ENVY
  18 External route is developed (5) (ENVY) OUTER
  19 Laugh at an Italian on one island (5) HAITI
  20 Journey taken on an odd tar peak (4)TREK
  21 Swimmer is after the second drink (5) SPIKE
  22 To be around, headless men look for an element (7) EN V IRON
  27 Sound of a Dutch uncle and father going to the summit of the Himalayas (6) OOMPAH
  29 In a troubled manner, a holy book that Edward left at the end of the day (10) A GITA TED LY
  30 Point in to turn back the girl for a diamond set of nine things (6) ENNEAD
  31 Alert enemy is enraged with the basic fact (10) ELEMENTARY
  Down
   2 Regularly end day with a whirl (4)EDDY
   3 Note the toy that an Arab has (6) DOLLAR
   4 Refuse to budge the fashionable sister on time (6) INSIST
   5 Light gel to be applied in the morning (5) GLEAM
   6 Chart about the device (5) RATCH
   7 Order before, from the French to be in a position on the side of a fixture (10) CHANDELIER
   8 One nun has a notice put up for it to be taken up about the rising body of water (10) INUNDATION
  12 What the pirates used as an emblem of danger? (10) CROSSBONES
  13 Accomplishment of skills without us (10) ATTAINMENT
  14 Crave for the Norwegian leader after the twelve month period (5) YEARN
  15 Woman around, is alright to call forth (5) EVOKE
  23 Invalidate the name for instance, at the beginning of an event (6) NEGATE
  24 Make up surgeon is holding a string subsequently at home (6) IN V ENT
  25 Colour of the covering (5) SHADE?
  26 Half safe following the troubled kin with a tool (5) KNIFE
  28 Smeared image of a music symbol (4) BLUR
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 12 3:57:26 2009.

  Marvellous!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jun 12 20:49:49 2009.

  Across
   1 Head boy and the editors renamed back holding the new one to check the doctor’s conduct (7,6)
   8 Trial you would take before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
   9 Vet almost takes a new order of the toxin (5)
  10 Stops sleeping, as Kane was disturbed (7) AWAKENS
  12 Discusses about the short estimate after arrival (6)
  14 Water animal found in the hot territory (5) OTTER
  16 Work for an unknown good painter (4)
  19 Do not tell the truth of Schubert’s work of an art song (4)
  20 Crockery held by each in a warehouse (9)
  21 Bend in the cold element (4)
  22 Plays a part in the book of the Bible (4)
  25 Looking at the enemy borders having a gin cocktail (5)
  27 Exciting part at the end of a performance (6)
  29 A looser kind of substance sprayed (7)
  32 South Africa has five from the French rescued (5) SAVED
  33 A time for people who accept in the many assailants (9)
  34 Army exploiter is killed suddenly (13)
  Down
   2 Drug that gives you a high! (7)
   3 Move led to arouse one following Bob (5)
   4 Most sarcastic doctor that is on the way (6)
   5 Collect in one place the flesh, one might say (4)
   6 At no time is Romeo pursuing the woman going up at noon (5)
   7 Resolve to change the President (9)
   8 Sound of a regular stewpan is no good (5)
  11 Born to follow the man in leading the candidate (7)
  12 Set up before the right piece of land (7)
  13 Strong wind advanced on the part of a plant (5)
  15 Asian holds in hand a round tray (5)
  17  To begin, make a speech about a soldier taken up at home (9)
  18 A car sped circling the cold capital on the Atlantic (5)
  23 Fish caught on an American beam (4,3)
  24 Bottom parts of the fish in snow (5)
  26 To talk of a problem on a point taken by the French man (6)
  28 Left on the side of a projection (5)
  30 Happen again to develop a cure for the Russian leader (5)
  31 Wet water barrier is in the capital of Poland (4)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Fri Jun 12 20:51:58 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Head boy and the editors renamed back holding the new one to check the doctor’s conduct (7,6)
   8 Trial you would take before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
   9 Vet almost takes a new order of the toxin (5)
  10 Stops sleeping, as Kane was disturbed (7)
  12 Discusses about the short estimate after arrival (6)
  14 Water animal found in the hot territory (5)
  16 Work for an unknown good painter (4)
  19 Do not tell the truth of Schubert’s work of an art song (4) LIED
  20 Crockery held by each in a warehouse (9)
  21 Bend in the cold element (4) ZINC
  22 Plays a part in the book of the Bible (4)
  25 Looking at the enemy borders having a gin cocktail (5) EYING
  27 Exciting part at the end of a performance (6)
  29 A looser kind of substance sprayed (7)
  32 South Africa has five from the French rescued (5)
  33 A time for people who accept in the many assailants (9)
  34 Army exploiter is killed suddenly (13)
  
  Down
  
   2 Drug that gives you a high! (7)
   3 Move led to arouse one following Bob (5)
   4 Most sarcastic doctor that is on the way (6)
   5 Collect in one place the flesh, one might say (4)
   6 At no time is Romeo pursuing the woman going up at noon (5)
   7 Resolve to change the President (9)
   8 Sound of a regular stewpan is no good (5)
  11 Born to follow the man in leading the candidate (7)
  12 Set up before the right piece of land (7)
  13 Strong wind advanced on the part of a plant (5)
  15 Asian holds in hand a round tray (5)
  17  To begin, make a speech about a soldier taken up at home (9)
  18 A car sped circling the cold capital on the Atlantic (5)
  23 Fish caught on an American beam (4,3)
  24 Bottom parts of the fish in snow (5)
  26 To talk of a problem on a point taken by the French man (6)
  28 Left on the side of a projection (5)
  30 Happen again to develop a cure for the Russian leader (5)
  31 Wet water barrier is in the capital of Poland (4)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Jun 12 22:24:49 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Head boy and the editors renamed back holding the new one to check the doctor’s conduct (7,6)
   8 Trial you would take before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
   9 Vet almost takes a new order of the toxin (5)
  10 Stops sleeping, as Kane was disturbed (7) AWAKENS
  12 Discusses about the short estimate after arrival (6)
  14 Water animal found in the hot territory (5) OTTER
  16 Work for an unknown good painter (4)
  19 Do not tell the truth of Schubert’s work of an art song (4) LIED
  20 Crockery held by each in a warehouse (9) CHINAWARE
  21 Bend in the cold element (4) ZINC
  22 Plays a part in the book of the Bible (4)
  25 Looking at the enemy borders having a gin cocktail (5) EYING
  27 Exciting part at the end of a performance (6)
  29 A looser kind of substance sprayed (7) AEROSOL
  32 South Africa has five from the French rescued (5) SAVED
  33 A time for people who accept in the many assailants (9)
  34 Army exploiter is killed suddenly (13)
  
  Down
  
   2 Drug that gives you a high! (7) ECSTASY
   3 Move led to arouse one following Bob (5)
   4 Most sarcastic doctor that is on the way (6)
   5 Collect in one place the flesh, one might say (4)
   6 At no time is Romeo pursuing the woman going up at noon (5)
   7 Resolve to change the President (9)
   8 Sound of a regular stewpan is no good (5)
  11 Born to follow the man in leading the candidate (7)
  12 Set up before the right piece of land (7)
  13 Strong wind advanced on the part of a plant (5)
  15 Asian holds in hand a round tray (5)
  17  To begin, make a speech about a soldier taken up at home (9) ORIGINATE
  18 A car sped circling the cold capital on the Atlantic (5)
  23 Fish caught on an American beam (4,3)
  24 Bottom parts of the fish in snow (5)
  26 To talk of a problem on a point taken by the French man (6)
  28 Left on the side of a projection (5)
  30 Happen again to develop a cure for the Russian leader (5)
  31 Wet water barrier is in the capital of Poland (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Fri Jun 12 22:29:04 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Head boy and the editors renamed back holding the new one to check the doctor’s conduct (7,6)
  8 Trial you would take before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
  9 Vet almost takes a new order of the toxin (5)
  10 Stops sleeping, as Kane was disturbed (7)
  12 Discusses about the short estimate after arrival (6)
  14 Water animal found in the hot territory (5)
  16 Work for an unknown good painter (4)
  19 Do not tell the truth of Schubert’s work of an art song (4) LIED
  20 Crockery held by each in a warehouse (9) CHINAWARE
  21 Bend in the cold element (4) ZINC
  22 Plays a part in the book of the Bible (4) ACTS
  25 Looking at the enemy borders having a gin cocktail (5) EYING
  27 Exciting part at the end of a performance (6) CLIMAX
  29 A looser kind of substance sprayed (7) AEROSOL
  32 South Africa has five from the French rescued (5)
  33 A time for people who accept in the many assailants (9)
  34 Army exploiter is killed suddenly (13)
  
  Down
  
  2 Drug that gives you a high! (7) ECSTASY
  3 Move led to arouse one following Bob (5)
  4 Most sarcastic doctor that is on the way (6)
  5 Collect in one place the flesh, one might say (4)
  6 At no time is Romeo pursuing the woman going up at noon (5)
  7 Resolve to change the President (9)
  8 Sound of a regular stewpan is no good (5)
  11 Born to follow the man in leading the candidate (7)
  12 Set up before the right piece of land (7)
  13 Strong wind advanced on the part of a plant (5)
  15 Asian holds in hand a round tray (5)
  17 To begin, make a speech about a soldier taken up at home (9) ORIGINATE
  18 A car sped circling the cold capital on the Atlantic (5)
  23 Fish caught on an American beam (4,3) ----RAY
  24 Bottom parts of the fish in snow (5)
  26 To talk of a problem on a point taken by the French man (6)
  28 Left on the side of a projection (5)
  30 Happen again to develop a cure for the Russian leader (5) RECUR
  31 Wet water barrier is in the capital of Poland (4)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jun 12 22:34:10 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Head boy and the editors renamed back holding the new one to check the doctor’s conduct (7,6)
  8 Trial you would take before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
  9 Vet almost takes a new order of the toxin (5)
  10 Stops sleeping, as Kane was disturbed (7) AWAKENS
  12 Discusses about the short estimate after arrival (6)
  14 Water animal found in the hot territory (5)
  16 Work for an unknown good painter (4)
  19 Do not tell the truth of Schubert’s work of an art song (4) LIED
  20 Crockery held by each in a warehouse (9) CHINAWARE
  21 Bend in the cold element (4) ZINC
  22 Plays a part in the book of the Bible (4) ACTS
  25 Looking at the enemy borders having a gin cocktail (5) EYING
  27 Exciting part at the end of a performance (6) CLIMAX correction FINALE
  29 A looser kind of substance sprayed (7) AEROSOL
  32 South Africa has five from the French rescued (5)
  33 A time for people who accept in the many assailants (9)
  34 Army exploiter is killed suddenly (13)
  
  Down
  
  2 Drug that gives you a high! (7) ECSTASY
  3 Move led to arouse one following Bob (5)
  4 Most sarcastic doctor that is on the way (6)
  5 Collect in one place the flesh, one might say (4)
  6 At no time is Romeo pursuing the woman going up at noon (5)
  7 Resolve to change the President (9) ROOSEVELT
  8 Sound of a regular stewpan is no good (5)
  11 Born to follow the man in leading the candidate (7)
  12 Set up before the right piece of land (7)
  13 Strong wind advanced on the part of a plant (5)
  15 Asian holds in hand a round tray (5)
  17 To begin, make a speech about a soldier taken up at home (9) ORIGINATE
  18 A car sped circling the cold capital on the Atlantic (5)
  23 Fish caught on an American beam (4,3) ----RAY
  24 Bottom parts of the fish in snow (5)
  26 To talk of a problem on a point taken by the French man (6)
  28 Left on the side of a projection (5) LEDGE
  30 Happen again to develop a cure for the Russian leader (5) RECUR
  31 Wet water barrier is in the capital of Poland (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jun 12 23:52:42 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Head boy and the editors renamed back holding the new one to check the doctor’s conduct (7,6)
  8 Trial you would take before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
  9 Vet almost takes a new order of the toxin (5)
  10 Stops sleeping, as Kane was disturbed (7) AWAKENS
  12 Discusses about the short estimate after arrival (6) ARGUES
  14 Water animal found in the hot territory (5)
  16 Work for an unknown good painter (4)
  19 Do not tell the truth of Schubert’s work of an art song (4) LIED
  20 Crockery held by each in a warehouse (9) CHINAWARE
  21 Bend in the cold element (4) ZINC
  22 Plays a part in the book of the Bible (4) ACTS
  25 Looking at the enemy borders having a gin cocktail (5) EYING
  27 Exciting part at the end of a performance (6) CLIMAX correction FINALE
  29 A looser kind of substance sprayed (7) AEROSOL
  32 South Africa has five from the French rescued (5)
  33 A time for people who accept in the many assailants (9)
  34 Army exploiter is killed suddenly (13) EXTEMPORARILY
  Down
  
  2 Drug that gives you a high! (7) ECSTASY
  3 Move led to arouse one following Bob (5)
  4 Most sarcastic doctor that is on the way (6)
  5 Collect in one place the flesh, one might say (4) MEET
  6 At no time is Romeo pursuing the woman going up at noon (5) NEVER
  7 Resolve to change the President (9) ROOSEVELT
  8 Sound of a regular stewpan is no good (5)
  11 Born to follow the man in leading the candidate (7)
  12 Set up before the right piece of land (7)
  13 Strong wind advanced on the part of a plant (5)
  15 Asian holds in hand a round tray (5)
  17 To begin, make a speech about a soldier taken up at home (9) ORIGINATE
  18 A car sped circling the cold capital on the Atlantic (5)
  23 Fish caught on an American beam (4,3) ----RAY
  24 Bottom parts of the fish in snow (5)
  26 To talk of a problem on a point taken by the French man (6)
  28 Left on the side of a projection (5) LEDGE
  30 Happen again to develop a cure for the Russian leader (5) RECUR
  31 Wet water barrier is in the capital of Poland (4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Jun 13 0:09:16 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Head boy and the editors renamed back holding the new one to check the doctor’s conduct (7,6) BEDSIDE MANNER
  8 Trial you would take before buying a car (4,5) TEST DRIVE
  9 Vet almost takes a new order of the toxin (5) VENOM
  10 Stops sleeping, as Kane was disturbed (7) AWAKENS
  12 Discusses about the short estimate after arrival (6) ARGUES
  14 Water animal found in the hot territory (5) OTTER
  16 Work for an unknown good painter (4) GOYA
  19 Do not tell the truth of Schubert’s work of an art song (4) LIED
  20 Crockery held by each in a warehouse (9) CHINAWARE
  21 Bend in the cold element (4) ZINC
  22 Plays a part in the book of the Bible (4) ACTS
  25 Looking at the enemy borders having a gin cocktail (5) EYING
  27 Exciting part at the end of a performance (6) CLIMAX correction FINALE
  29 A looser kind of substance sprayed (7) AEROSOL
  32 South Africa has five from the French rescued (5) SAVED
  33 A time for people who accept in the many assailants (9) ATTACKERS
  34 Army exploiter is killed suddenly (13) EXTEMPORARILY
  Down
  
  2 Drug that gives you a high! (7) ECSTASY
  3 Move led to arouse one following Bob (5) SIDLE
  4 Most sarcastic doctor that is on the way (6) DRIEST
  5 Collect in one place the flesh, one might say (4) MEET
  6 At no time is Romeo pursuing the woman going up at noon (5) NEVER
  7 Resolve to change the President (9) ROOSEVELT
  8 Sound of a regular stewpan is no good (5) TWANG
  11 Born to follow the man in leading the candidate (7) NOMINEE
  12 Set up before the right piece of land (7) ARRANGE
  13 Strong wind advanced on the part of a plant (5) GALEA
  15 Asian holds in hand a round tray (5) THALI
  17 To begin, make a speech about a soldier taken up at home (9) ORIGINATE
  18 A car sped circling the cold capital on the Atlantic (5) ACCRA
  23 Fish caught on an American beam (4,3) CUSK EEL
  24 Bottom parts of the fish in snow (5)SOLES
  26 To talk of a problem on a point taken by the French man (6) NATTER
  28 Left on the side of a projection (5) LEDGE
  30 Happen again to develop a cure for the Russian leader (5) RECUR
  31 Wet water barrier is in the capital of Poland (4) DAMP
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Jun 13 0:27:03 2009.

  My, my...
  Either Ragsyboy's watch is running fast or he is in a hurry to go some place....
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 13 5:09:23 2009.

  Great fun it seems to have been!
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Jun 13 6:34:22 2009.

  My apologies....had to run for a meeting.......
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 13 9:53:26 2009.

  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jun 13 22:30:59 2009.

  Across
  1 Dish cut into pieces, the old American recalled (4,4)
  5 Large rug packed initially into battered crate (6)
  10 Water creature scoundrel beheaded (5)
  11 Game - card game with daughter leading diamonds (5,4)
  12 Reportedly catch a contagious disease (7)
  13 Clergyman sacrificing second one in church (7)
  14 Scan draft star prepared for a movement inspired by Ruskin (4,3,6) ARTS AND CRAFTS
  18 Where Monopoly players have had to start ever since its creation? (4,3,4,2) FROM THE WORD GO
  20 Admires astonishing weapon (7)
  22 Nobleman pinning one on trailblazer(7)
  24 Girl fronting group getting ribbon for hair (5,4)
  25 Prime piece of fillet steak for dowdy woman (5)
  26 Time for morning coffee in the Spanish square? (6)
  27 Witty remark about eastern passenger ship (3-5)
  Down
  1 Select sweet with no centre (6)
  2 One may be this, on and after a wayzgoose! (3,3,1,4,4) OUT FOR A GOOD TIME
  3 Frenchman's material (5)
  4 Prom in Naples crumbling, notice, close to landingstage (9)
  6 A novel type of mullein (6,3)
  7 Critical part of flight, up front, in one to Russia's capital, possibly (5,2,2,6) POINT OF NO RETURN
  8 Kojak to be promoted? That's conjecture (8)
  9 Quickly read through second Kipling novel (4)
  15 A private conversation first of all between two Parisian heads (4-1-4)
  16 Left flat with one before noon and called round (7,2)
  17 In the wings, adjust to gaffes (8)
  19 Right in favour of exercises before runs (6)
  21 Despicable fellow injecting drug (4)
  23 Waste matter spoilt a lake (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jun 13 22:59:27 2009.

  Across
  1 Dish cut into pieces, the old American recalled (4,4)
  5 Large rug packed initially into battered crate (6) CARPET
  10 Water creature scoundrel beheaded (5)
  11 Game - card game with daughter leading diamonds (5,4)
  12 Reportedly catch a contagious disease (7)
  13 Clergyman sacrificing second one in church (7)
  14 Scan draft star prepared for a movement inspired by Ruskin (4,3,6) ARTS AND CRAFTS
  18 Where Monopoly players have had to start ever since its creation? (4,3,4,2) FROM THE WORD GO
  20 Admires astonishing weapon (7)
  22 Nobleman pinning one on trailblazer(7) PIONEER
  24 Girl fronting group getting ribbon for hair (5,4)
  25 Prime piece of fillet steak for dowdy woman (5)
  26 Time for morning coffee in the Spanish square? (6)
  27 Witty remark about eastern passenger ship (3-5)
  Down
  1 Select sweet with no centre (6)
  2 One may be this, on and after a wayzgoose! (3,3,1,4,4) OUT FOR A GOOD TIME
  3 Frenchman's material (5)
  4 Prom in Naples crumbling, notice, close to landingstage (9)
  6 A novel type of mullein (6,3) AARONS ROD
  7 Critical part of flight, up front, in one to Russia's capital, possibly (5,2,2,6) POINT OF NO RETURN
  8 Kojak to be promoted? That's conjecture (8)
  9 Quickly read through second Kipling novel (4)
  15 A private conversation first of all between two Parisian heads (4-1-4) TETE A TETE
  16 Left flat with one before noon and called round (7,2)
  17 In the wings, adjust to gaffes (8)
  19 Right in favour of exercises before runs (6)
  21 Despicable fellow injecting drug (4)
  23 Waste matter spoilt a lake (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 13 23:09:14 2009.

  Across
  1 Dish cut into pieces, the old American recalled (4,4)
  5 Large rug packed initially into battered crate (6) CARPET
  10 Water creature scoundrel beheaded (5)
  11 Game - card game with daughter leading diamonds (5,4) POKER DICE
  12 Reportedly catch a contagious disease (7)
  13 Clergyman sacrificing second one in church (7)MINSTER
  14 Scan draft star prepared for a movement inspired by Ruskin (4,3,6) ARTS AND CRAFTS
  18 Where Monopoly players have had to start ever since its creation? (4,3,4,2) FROM THE WORD GO
  20 Admires astonishing weapon (7)
  22 Nobleman pinning one on trailblazer(7) PIONEER
  24 Girl fronting group getting ribbon for hair (5,4)
  25 Prime piece of fillet steak for dowdy woman (5)
  26 Time for morning coffee in the Spanish square? (6)
  27 Witty remark about eastern passenger ship (3-5)
  Down
  1 Select sweet with no centre (6)
  2 One may be this, on and after a wayzgoose! (3,3,1,4,4) OUT FOR A GOOD TIME
  3 Frenchman's material (5)
  4 Prom in Naples crumbling, notice, close to landingstage (9)
  6 A novel type of mullein (6,3) AARONS ROD
  7 Critical part of flight, up front, in one to Russia's capital, possibly (5,2,2,6) POINT OF NO RETURN
  8 Kojak to be promoted? That's conjecture (8)
  9 Quickly read through second Kipling novel (4)SKIM
  15 A private conversation first of all between two Parisian heads (4-1-4) TETE A TETE
  16 Left flat with one before noon and called round (7,2)
  17 In the wings, adjust to gaffes (8)OFFSTAGE
  19 Right in favour of exercises before runs (6)
  21 Despicable fellow injecting drug (4)
  23 Waste matter spoilt a lake (5)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jun 14 0:05:20 2009.

  Across
  1 Dish cut into pieces, the old American recalled (4,4)
  5 Large rug packed initially into battered crate (6) CARPET
  10 Water creature scoundrel beheaded (5)
  11 Game - card game with daughter leading diamonds (5,4) POKER DICE
  12 Reportedly catch a contagious disease (7)
  13 Clergyman sacrificing second one in church (7)MINSTER
  14 Scan draft star prepared for a movement inspired by Ruskin (4,3,6) ARTS AND CRAFTS
  18 Where Monopoly players have had to start ever since its creation? (4,3,4,2) FROM THE WORD GO
  20 Admires astonishing weapon (7)
  22 Nobleman pinning one on trailblazer(7) PIONEER
  24 Girl fronting group getting ribbon for hair (5,4)
  25 Prime piece of fillet steak for dowdy woman (5)
  26 Time for morning coffee in the Spanish square? (6)
  27 Witty remark about eastern passenger ship (3-5) ON E LINER
  Down
  1 Select sweet with no centre (6)
  2 One may be this, on and after a wayzgoose! (3,3,1,4,4) OUT FOR A GOOD TIME
  3 Frenchman's material (5)
  4 Prom in Naples crumbling, notice, close to landingstage (9) ESPLAN AD E
  6 A novel type of mullein (6,3) AARONS ROD
  7 Critical part of flight, up front, in one to Russia's capital, possibly (5,2,2,6) POINT OF NO RETURN
  8 Kojak to be promoted? That's conjecture (8)
  9 Quickly read through second Kipling novel (4)SKIM
  15 A private conversation first of all between two Parisian heads (4-1-4) TETE A TETE
  16 Left flat with one before noon and called round (7,2) DROPPED I N
  17 In the wings, adjust to gaffes (8)OFFSTAGE
  19 Right in favour of exercises before runs (6) PRO PE R
  21 Despicable fellow injecting drug (4)
  23 Waste matter spoilt a lake (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jun 14 0:27:39 2009.

  Across
  1 Dish cut into pieces, the old American recalled (4,4)CHOP SUEY
  5 Large rug packed initially into battered crate (6) CARPET
  10 Water creature scoundrel beheaded (5)
  11 Game - card game with daughter leading diamonds (5,4) POKER DICE
  12 Reportedly catch a contagious disease (7) CHOLERA
  13 Clergyman sacrificing second one in church (7)MINSTER
  14 Scan draft star prepared for a movement inspired by Ruskin (4,3,6) ARTS AND CRAFTS
  18 Where Monopoly players have had to start ever since its creation? (4,3,4,2) FROM THE WORD GO
  20 Admires astonishing weapon (7) SIDEARM
  22 Nobleman pinning one on trailblazer(7) PIONEER
  24 Girl fronting group getting ribbon for hair (5,4) ALICE BAND
  25 Prime piece of fillet steak for dowdy woman (5)
  26 Time for morning coffee in the Spanish square? (6)
  27 Witty remark about eastern passenger ship (3-5) ON E LINER
  Down
  1 Select sweet with no centre (6)
  2 One may be this, on and after a wayzgoose! (3,3,1,4,4) OUT FOR A GOOD TIME
  3 Frenchman's material (5)
  4 Prom in Naples crumbling, notice, close to landingstage (9) ESPLAN AD E
  6 A novel type of mullein (6,3) AARONS ROD
  7 Critical part of flight, up front, in one to Russia's capital, possibly (5,2,2,6) POINT OF NO RETURN
  8 Kojak to be promoted? That's conjecture (8)
  9 Quickly read through second Kipling novel (4)SKIM
  15 A private conversation first of all between two Parisian heads (4-1-4) TETE A TETE
  16 Left flat with one before noon and called round (7,2) DROPPED I N
  17 In the wings, adjust to gaffes (8)OFFSTAGE
  19 Right in favour of exercises before runs (6) PRO PE R
  21 Despicable fellow injecting drug (4)
  23 Waste matter spoilt a lake (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jun 14 1:09:46 2009.

  Across
  1 Dish cut into pieces, the old American recalled (4,4)CHOP SUEY
  5 Large rug packed initially into battered crate (6) CARPET
  10 Water creature scoundrel beheaded (5) OTTER
  11 Game - card game with daughter leading diamonds (5,4) POKER DICE
  12 Reportedly catch a contagious disease (7) CHOLERA
  13 Clergyman sacrificing second one in church (7)MINSTER
  14 Scan draft star prepared for a movement inspired by Ruskin (4,3,6) ARTS AND CRAFTS
  18 Where Monopoly players have had to start ever since its creation? (4,3,4,2) FROM THE WORD GO
  20 Admires astonishing weapon (7) SIDEARM
  22 Nobleman pinning one on trailblazer(7) PIONEER
  24 Girl fronting group getting ribbon for hair (5,4) ALICE BAND
  25 Prime piece of fillet steak for dowdy woman (5) FRUMP
  26 Time for morning coffee in the Spanish square? (6) ELEVEN
  27 Witty remark about eastern passenger ship (3-5) ON E LINER
  Down
  1 Select sweet with no centre (6) CHOICE
  2 One may be this, on and after a wayzgoose! (3,3,1,4,4) OUT FOR A GOOD TIME
  3 Frenchman's material (5) SERGE
  4 Prom in Naples crumbling, notice, close to landingstage (9) ESPLAN AD E
  6 A novel type of mullein (6,3) AARONS ROD
  7 Critical part of flight, up front, in one to Russia's capital, possibly (5,2,2,6) POINT OF NO RETURN
  8 Kojak to be promoted? That's conjecture (8) THEORISE
  9 Quickly read through second Kipling novel (4)SKIM
  15 A private conversation first of all between two Parisian heads (4-1-4) TETE A TETE
  16 Left flat with one before noon and called round (7,2) DROPPED I N
  17 In the wings, adjust to gaffes (8)OFFSTAGE
  19 Right in favour of exercises before runs (6) PRO PE R
  21 Despicable fellow injecting drug (4) MEAN
  23 Waste matter spoilt a lake (5) OFFAL
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 14 3:53:21 2009.

  Splendid!
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sun Jun 14 17:07:42 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Regulars’ walk on the border area (5)
  4 One covered in mud is back in to almost sit on the raised platforms (7) PODIUMS
  10 Total examination of the horse (6)
  11 Machine put in for a competitor (8)
  13 Being within, to bury the first person alternatively (8)
  14 Respect the French art get together to the left (6)
  16 Advance only, overheard (4)
  17 Basic principle of Christian ethics (6,4) GOLDEN RULE
  20 Same circle to be made by a wooden knife (5,5)
  21 Even keep the old style of poetry (4)
  24 Colour one dog in trouble (6)
  26 Attendants set off in hospital rooms (8) STEWARDS
  28 Card game for the French general (8) PINOCHLE
  29 Comfortable to be in the house (2,4)
  30 Hey! Part is cured through treatment (7)
  31 To reproach the police surrounding the house in Spain (5)
  
  Down
  
  2 Turn around the sailor to confront boldly (5,4)
  3 Native bird of these islands (6)
  5 Headless Bob has an old English instrument (4)
  6 Heavyset Indian leader and a politician have no order to sign (8)
  7 Unit of length found in the same treadmill (5)
  8 Churn the cream covering the soft herb (6)
  9 Beauty treatment for a woman in the spa (6)
  12 Lens doctor is operating back the caller alternately (7)
  15 Due act is formed for the English to teach (7)
  18 Advantage of the high position of a worker (5,4)
  19 Son of a Greek character has a girl to gel about with the right runner (8)
  20 Customer is caught to give a false impression of the book (6)
  22 Resist to scold a nun (6)
  23 Change a piece of cloth as one replaces an adult (6)
  25 Edward comes up on an odd pitch from the surface inwards (5)
  27 Spills out another portion initially of the cleansing agent (4)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Sun Jun 14 17:14:51 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Regulars’ walk on the border area (5)
  4 One covered in mud is back in to almost sit on the raised platforms (7)
  10 Total examination of the horse (6)
  11 Machine put in for a competitor (8)
  13 Being within, to bury the first person alternatively (8)
  14 Respect the French art get together to the left (6)
  16 Advance only, overheard (4)
  17 Basic principle of Christian ethics (6,4)
  20 Same circle to be made by a wooden knife (5,5)
  21 Even keep the old style of poetry (4)
  24 Colour one dog in trouble (6) I NDIGO
  26 Attendants set off in hospital rooms (8) STE WARDS
  28 Card game for the French general (8) NAPOLEON
  29 Comfortable to be in the house (2,4)
  30 Hey! Part is cured through treatment (7)
  31 To reproach the police surrounding the house in Spain (5)
  
  Down
  
  2 Turn around the sailor to confront boldly (5,4)
  3 Native bird of these islands (6)
  5 Headless Bob has an old English instrument (4)
  6 Heavyset Indian leader and a politician have no order to sign (8)
  7 Unit of length found in the same treadmill (5)
  8 Churn the cream covering the soft herb (6)
  9 Beauty treatment for a woman in the spa (6)
  12 Lens doctor is operating back the caller alternately (7)
  15 Due act is formed for the English to teach (7)
  18 Advantage of the high position of a worker (5,4)
  19 Son of a Greek character has a girl to gel about with the right runner (8)
  20 Customer is caught to give a false impression of the book (6)
  22 Resist to scold a nun (6)
  23 Change a piece of cloth as one replaces an adult (6)
  25 Edward comes up on an odd pitch from the surface inwards (5) DEPTH {ED <-} {P}i{T}c{H}
  27 Spills out another portion initially of the cleansing agent (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sun Jun 14 20:39:45 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Regulars’ walk on the border area (5) MARCH
  4 One covered in mud is back in to almost sit on the raised platforms (7) PODIUMS
  10 Total examination of the horse (6)
  11 Machine put in for a competitor (8)
  13 Being within, to bury the first person alternatively (8) INTERIOR
  14 Respect the French art get together to the left (6)
  16 Advance only, overheard (4) LOAN
  17 Basic principle of Christian ethics (6,4) GOLDEN RULE
  20 Same circle to be made by a wooden knife (5,5) CREAM SLICE
  21 Even keep the old style of poetry (4)
  24 Colour one dog in trouble (6) I NDIGO
  26 Attendants set off in hospital rooms (8) STE WARDS
  28 Card game for the French general (8) NAPOLEON
  29 Comfortable to be in the house (2,4)
  30 Hey! Part is cured through treatment (7)
  31 To reproach the police surrounding the house in Spain (5)
  
  Down
  
  2 Turn around the sailor to confront boldly (5,4)
  3 Native bird of these islands (6)
  5 Headless Bob has an old English instrument (4)
  6 Heavyset Indian leader and a politician have no order to sign (8)
  7 Unit of length found in the same treadmill (5)
  8 Churn the cream covering the soft herb (6)
  9 Beauty treatment for a woman in the spa (6)
  12 Lens doctor is operating back the caller alternately (7)
  15 Due act is formed for the English to teach (7)
  18 Advantage of the high position of a worker (5,4)
  19 Son of a Greek character has a girl to gel about with the right runner (8)
  20 Customer is caught to give a false impression of the book (6)
  22 Resist to scold a nun (6)
  23 Change a piece of cloth as one replaces an adult (6)
  25 Edward comes up on an odd pitch from the surface inwards (5) DEPTH {ED <-} {P}i{T}c{H}
  27 Spills out another portion initially of the cleansing agent (4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jun 14 21:25:54 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Regulars’ walk on the border area (5) MARCH
  4 One covered in mud is back in to almost sit on the raised platforms (7) PODIUMS
  10 Total examination of the horse (6)
  11 Machine put in for a competitor (8)
  13 Being within, to bury the first person alternatively (8) INTERIOR
  14 Respect the French art get together to the left (6)
  16 Advance only, overheard (4) LOAN
  17 Basic principle of Christian ethics (6,4) GOLDEN RULE
  20 Same circle to be made by a wooden knife (5,5) CREAM SLICE
  21 Even keep the old style of poetry (4)
  24 Colour one dog in trouble (6) I NDIGO
  26 Attendants set off in hospital rooms (8) STE WARDS
  28 Card game for the French general (8) NAPOLEON
  29 Comfortable to be in the house (2,4)
  30 Hey! Part is cured through treatment (7)
  31 To reproach the police surrounding the house in Spain (5)
  
  Down
  
  2 Turn around the sailor to confront boldly (5,4) ABOUT FACE
  3 Native bird of these islands (6)
  5 Headless Bob has an old English instrument (4)
  6 Heavyset Indian leader and a politician have no order to sign (8)
  7 Unit of length found in the same treadmill (5)
  8 Churn the cream covering the soft herb (6)
  9 Beauty treatment for a woman in the spa (6)
  12 Lens doctor is operating back the caller alternately (7) MONOCLE
  15 Due act is formed for the English to teach (7)
  18 Advantage of the high position of a worker (5,4) UPPER HAND
  19 Son of a Greek character has a girl to gel about with the right runner (8)
  20 Customer is caught to give a false impression of the book (6) CLIENT
  22 Resist to scold a nun (6)
  23 Change a piece of cloth as one replaces an adult (6)
  25 Edward comes up on an odd pitch from the surface inwards (5) DEPTH {ED <-} {P}i{T}c{H}
  27 Spills out another portion initially of the cleansing agent (4)
  
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sun Jun 14 22:28:24 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Regulars’ walk on the border area (5) MARCH
  4 One covered in mud is back in to almost sit on the raised platforms (7) PODIUMS
  10 Total examination of the horse (6)
  11 Machine put in for a competitor (8)
  13 Being within, to bury the first person alternatively (8) INTERIOR
  14 Respect the French art get together to the left (6)
  16 Advance only, overheard (4) LOAN
  17 Basic principle of Christian ethics (6,4) GOLDEN RULE
  20 Same circle to be made by a wooden knife (5,5) CREAM SLICE
  21 Even keep the old style of poetry (4)
  24 Colour one dog in trouble (6) I NDIGO
  26 Attendants set off in hospital rooms (8) STE WARDS
  28 Card game for the French general (8) NAPOLEON
  29 Comfortable to be in the house (2,4)
  30 Hey! Part is cured through treatment (7)
  31 To reproach the police surrounding the house in Spain (5)
  
  Down
  
  2 Turn around the sailor to confront boldly (5,4) ABOUT FACE
  3 Native bird of these islands (6)
  5 Headless Bob has an old English instrument (4)
  6 Heavyset Indian leader and a politician have no order to sign (8)
  7 Unit of length found in the same treadmill (5)METRE[T]
  8 Churn the cream covering the soft herb (6)
  9 Beauty treatment for a woman in the spa (6)
  12 Lens doctor is operating back the caller alternately (7) MONOCLE
  15 Due act is formed for the English to teach (7){E}DUCATE*
  18 Advantage of the high position of a worker (5,4) UPPER HAND
  19 Son of a Greek character has a girl to gel about with the right runner (8)
  20 Customer is caught to give a false impression of the book (6) CLIENT
  22 Resist to scold a nun (6)SISER*
  23 Change a piece of cloth as one replaces an adult (6)
  25 Edward comes up on an odd pitch from the surface inwards (5) DEPTH {ED <-} {P}i{T}c{H}
  27{S}pills {o}ut {a}nother {p}ortion initially of the cleansing agent (4)SOAP
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 14 22:37:30 2009.

  
  Across
  
  1 Regulars’ walk on the border area (5) MARCH
  4 One covered in mud is back in to almost sit on the raised platforms (7) PODIUMS
  10 Total examination of the horse (6)
  11 Machine put in for a competitor (8)
  13 Being within, to bury the first person alternatively (8) INTERIOR
  14 Respect the French art get together to the left (6)
  16 Advance only, overheard (4) LOAN
  17 Basic principle of Christian ethics (6,4) GOLDEN RULE
  20 Same circle to be made by a wooden knife (5,5) CREAM SLICE
  21 Even keep the old style of poetry (4)
  24 Colour one dog in trouble (6) I NDIGO
  26 Attendants set off in hospital rooms (8) STE WARDS
  28 Card game for the French general (8) NAPOLEON
  29 Comfortable to be in the house (2,4) AT EASE
  30 Hey! Part is cured through treatment (7) THERAPY
  31 To reproach the police surrounding the house in Spain (5)
  
  Down
  
  2 Turn around the sailor to confront boldly (5,4) ABOUT FACE
  3 Native bird of these islands (6)CANARY
  5 Headless Bob has an old English instrument (4) OBOE
  6 Heavyset Indian leader and a politician have no order to sign (8)
  7 Unit of length found in the same treadmill (5)METRE[T]
  8 Churn the cream covering the soft herb (6)
  9 Beauty treatment for a woman in the spa (6)
  12 Lens doctor is operating back the caller alternately (7) MONOCLE
  15 Due act is formed for the English to teach (7){E}DUCATE*
  18 Advantage of the high position of a worker (5,4) UPPER HAND
  19 Son of a Greek character has a girl to gel about with the right runner (8)
  20 Customer is caught to give a false impression of the book (6) CLIENT
  22 Resist to scold a nun (6)SISER*
  23 Change a piece of cloth as one replaces an adult (6)
  25 Edward comes up on an odd pitch from the surface inwards (5) DEPTH {ED <-} {P}i{T}c{H}
  27{S}pills {o}ut {a}nother {p}ortion initially of the cleansing agent (4)SOAP
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 15 2:26:54 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Regulars’ walk on the border area (5) MARCH
  4 One covered in mud is back in to almost sit on the raised platforms (7) PODIUMS
  10 Total examination of the horse (6) AMOUNT
  11 Machine put in for a competitor (8) COMPUTER
  13 Being within, to bury the first person alternatively (8) INTERIOR
  14 Respect the French art get together to the left (6) ESTEEM
  16 Advance only, overheard (4) LOAN
  17 Basic principle of Christian ethics (6,4) GOLDEN RULE
  20 Same circle to be made by a wooden knife (5,5) CREAM SLICE
  21 Even keep the old style of poetry (4) EPOS
  24 Colour one dog in trouble (6) I NDIGO
  26 Attendants set off in hospital rooms (8) STE WARDS
  28 Card game for the French general (8) NAPOLEON
  29 Comfortable to be in the house (2,4) AT EASE
  30 Hey! Part is cured through treatment (7) THERAPY
  31 To reproach the police surrounding the house in Spain (5) CHIDE
  
  Down
  
  2 Turn around the sailor to confront boldly (5,4) ABOUT FACE
  3 Native bird of these islands (6)CANARY
  5 Headless Bob has an old English instrument (4) OBOE
  6 Heavyset Indian leader and a politician have no order to sign (8) IMPOSING
  7 Unit of length found in the same treadmill (5)METRE[T]
  8 Churn the cream covering the soft herb (6) FACIAL (Clue 8 & 9 interchanged)
  9 Beauty treatment for a woman in the spa (6)
  12 Lens doctor is operating back the caller alternately (7) MONOCLE
  15 Due act is formed for the English to teach (7){E}DUCATE*
  18 Advantage of the high position of a worker (5,4) UPPER HAND
  19 Son of a Greek character has a girl to gel about with the right runner (8) SMUGGLER
  20 Customer is caught to give a false impression of the book (6) CLIENT
  22 Resist to scold a nun (6)SISER*
  23 Change a piece of cloth as one replaces an adult (6) SWITCH
  25 Edward comes up on an odd pitch from the surface inwards (5) DEPTH {ED <-} {P}i{T}c{H}
  27{S}pills {o}ut {a}nother {p}ortion initially of the cleansing agent (4)SOAP
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 15 21:50:04 2009.

  Across
  
  7 Ran around one on bed, grasping a jacket (8) RAINCOAT
  9 Cheerful, little woman is on an old way in the capital of Lakshadweep (6) JOVIAL
  11 Toxic condition in the east claims father somehow (9) ECLAMPSIA
  12 Daily routine work (5)
  13 Soundly expected the friend to turn back the flap of skin (6) DEWLAP
  14 William has his wife to stir up the dull talk (4,4)
  17 Farmers have a writer son (9)
  22 Student is in to move about the heavy club (8)
  23 Almost ask for certain to remove any doubt (6)
  25 Won’t I get upset under one’s guidance? (2,3)
  27 Absurd cop to search the cabinets (9)
  28 Hunter holds one fifty one in an Asian city (6)
  29 Coloured paper flag (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 No date inside the chips made for pals (7)
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up seven trees (7)
  3 Wet land on the red planet is hot (5)
  4 Elegant leaders pointing out some hotels (4)
  5 Animal and a snake cross the submarine (7)
  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)
  8 Hurry up, commander alone is nervous at midnight (4,5)
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7)
  15 Ring in an hour, go round to look at the star chart (9)
  16 Be happy, as boy holds in charge following the queen going up (7)
  18 Cut a card game (7)
  19 Falls at the end of a performance (7)
  20 Certain of holding power on half of them in England to the greatest extent (7)
  21 Officials giving a clean chit for a film release (7)
  24 Flow of water on large apes covering the junction (5)
  26 Reported a large mammal having a loud sound (4)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Mon Jun 15 21:55:40 2009.

  Across
  
  7 Ran around one on bed, grasping a jacket (8) RAINCOAT
  9 Cheerful, little woman is on an old way in the capital of Lakshadweep (6) JOVIAL
  11 Toxic condition in the east claims father somehow (9) ECLAMPSIA
  12 Daily routine work (5)HABIT
  13 Soundly expected the friend to turn back the flap of skin (6) DEWLAP
  14 William has his wife to stir up the dull talk (4,4)
  17 Farmers have a writer son (9)
  22 Student is in to move about the heavy club (8)
  23 Almost ask for certain to remove any doubt (6)
  25 Won’t I get upset under one’s guidance? (2,3)IN TOW
  27 Absurd cop to search the cabinets (9)
  28 Hunter holds one fifty one in an Asian city (6)
  29 Coloured paper flag (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 No date inside the chips made for pals (7)
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up seven trees (7)WI LL O{-H}W S
  3 Wet land on the red planet is hot (5)MARS H
  4 Elegant leaders pointing out some hotels (4)
  5 Animal and a snake cross the submarine (7)
  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)
  8 Hurry up, commander alone is nervous at midnight (4,5)
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7)
  15 Ring in an hour, go round to look at the star chart (9)
  16 Be happy, as boy holds in charge following the queen going up (7)
  18 Cut a card game (7)
  19 Falls at the end of a performance (7)
  20 Certain of holding power on half of them in England to the greatest extent (7)
  21 Officials giving a clean chit for a film release (7)
  24 Flow of water on large apes covering the junction (5)
  26 Reported a large mammal having a loud sound (4)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Mon Jun 15 21:57:38 2009.

  POSTING AN ANNO:
  
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up {s}even trees (7)WI LL O{-H}W<- S
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 15 22:18:28 2009.

  Across
  
  7 Ran around one on bed, grasping a jacket (8) RAINCOAT
  9 Cheerful, little woman is on an old way in the capital of Lakshadweep (6) JOVIAL
  11 Toxic condition in the east claims father somehow (9) ECLAMPSIA
  12 Daily routine work (5)HABIT
  13 Soundly expected the friend to turn back the flap of skin (6) DEWLAP
  14 William has his wife to stir up the dull talk (4,4)
  17 Farmers have a writer son (9)
  22 Student is in to move about the heavy club (8)
  23 Almost ask for certain to remove any doubt (6)
  25 Won’t I get upset under one’s guidance? (2,3)IN TOW
  27 Absurd cop to search the cabinets (9)
  28 Hunter holds one fifty one in an Asian city (6)
  29 Coloured paper flag (8) STREAMER
  
  Down
  
  1 No date inside the chips made for pals (7)
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up seven trees (7)WI LL O{-H}W S
  3 Wet land on the red planet is hot (5)MARS H
  4 Elegant leaders pointing out some hotels (4)
  5 Animal and a snake cross the submarine (7)
  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)
  8 Hurry up, commander alone is nervous at midnight (4,5)
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7)
  15 Ring in an hour, go round to look at the star chart (9) HOROSCOPE
  16 Be happy, as boy holds in charge following the queen going up (7) REJOICE
  18 Cut a card game (7)
  19 Falls at the end of a performance (7)
  20 Certain of holding power on half of them in England to the greatest extent (7) SUPREME
  21 Officials giving a clean chit for a film release (7)
  24 Flow of water on large apes covering the junction (5)
  26 Reported a large mammal having a loud sound (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jun 15 22:34:16 2009.

  Across
  
  7 Ran around one on bed, grasping a jacket (8) RAINCOAT
  9 Cheerful, little woman is on an old way in the capital of Lakshadweep (6) JOVIAL
  11 Toxic condition in the east claims father somehow (9) ECLAMPSIA
  12 Daily routine work (5)HABIT
  13 Soundly expected the friend to turn back the flap of skin (6) DEWLAP
  14 William has his wife to stir up the dull talk (4,4)
  17 Farmers have a writer son (9)
  22 Student is in to move about the heavy club (8)
  23 Almost ask for certain to remove any doubt (6) ASSURE
  25 Won’t I get upset under one’s guidance? (2,3)IN TOW
  27 Absurd cop to search the cabinets (9)
  28 Hunter holds one fifty one in an Asian city (6)
  29 Coloured paper flag (8) STREAMER
  
  Down
  
  1 No date inside the chips made for pals (7)
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up seven trees (7)WI LL O{-H}W S
  3 Wet land on the red planet is hot (5)MARS H
  4 Elegant leaders pointing out some hotels (4) POSH
  5 Animal and a snake cross the submarine (7)
  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)
  8 Hurry up, commander alone is nervous at midnight (4,5)
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7)
  15 Ring in an hour, go round to look at the star chart (9) HOROSCOPE
  16 Be happy, as boy holds in charge following the queen going up (7) REJOICE
  18 Cut a card game (7)
  19 Falls at the end of a performance (7)
  20 Certain of holding power on half of them in England to the greatest extent (7) SUPREME
  21 Officials giving a clean chit for a film release (7) CENSORS
  24 Flow of water on large apes covering the junction (5)
  26 Reported a large mammal having a loud sound (4) WAIL
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jun 15 22:55:37 2009.

  Across
  
  7 Ran around one on bed, grasping a jacket (8) RAINCOAT
  9 Cheerful, little woman is on an old way in the capital of Lakshadweep (6) JOVIAL
  11 Toxic condition in the east claims father somehow (9) ECLAMPSIA
  12 Daily routine work (5)HABIT
  13 Soundly expected the friend to turn back the flap of skin (6) DEWLAP
  14 William has his wife to stir up the dull talk (4,4) WISH-WASH
  17 Farmers have a writer son (9) FORESTER S
  22 Student is in to move about the heavy club (8) B(L)UDGE ON
  23 Almost ask for certain to remove any doubt (6) ASSURE
  25 Won’t I get upset under one’s guidance? (2,3)IN TOW
  27 Absurd cop to search the cabinets (9)
  28 Hunter holds one fifty one in an Asian city (6)
  29 Coloured paper flag (8) STREAMER
  
  Down
  
  1 No date inside the chips made for pals (7)
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up seven trees (7)WI LL O{-H}W S
  3 Wet land on the red planet is hot (5)MARS H
  4 Elegant leaders pointing out some hotels (4) POSH
  5 Animal and a snake cross the submarine (7)
  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)
  8 Hurry up, commander alone is nervous at midnight (4,5) COM EALON G
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7)
  15 Ring in an hour, go round to look at the star chart (9) HOROSCOPE
  16 Be happy, as boy holds in charge following the queen going up (7) REJOICE
  18 Cut a card game (7)
  19 Falls at the end of a performance (7)
  20 Certain of holding power on half of them in England to the greatest extent (7) SUPREME
  21 Officials giving a clean chit for a film release (7) CENSORS
  24 Flow of water on large apes covering the junction (5)
  26 Reported a large mammal having a loud sound (4) WAIL
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 15 22:58:55 2009.

  
  Across
  
  7 Ran around one on bed, grasping a jacket (8) RAINCOAT
  9 Cheerful, little woman is on an old way in the capital of Lakshadweep (6) JOVIAL
  11 Toxic condition in the east claims father somehow (9) ECLAMPSIA
  12 Daily routine work (5)HABIT
  13 Soundly expected the friend to turn back the flap of skin (6) DEWLAP
  14 William has his wife to stir up the dull talk (4,4) WISH-WASH
  17 Farmers have a writer son (9) FORESTER S
  22 Student is in to move about the heavy club (8) B(L)UDGE ON
  23 Almost ask for certain to remove any doubt (6) ASSURE
  25 Won’t I get upset under one’s guidance? (2,3)IN TOW
  27 Absurd cop to search the cabinets (9)CUPBOARDS
  28 Hunter holds one fifty one in an Asian city (6)
  29 Coloured paper flag (8) STREAMER
  
  Down
  
  1 No date inside the chips made for pals (7)
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up seven trees (7)WI LL O{-H}W S
  3 Wet land on the red planet is hot (5)MARS H
  4 Elegant leaders pointing out some hotels (4) POSH
  5 Animal and a snake cross the submarine (7)
  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)
  8 Hurry up, commander alone is nervous at midnight (4,5) COM EALON G
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7)
  15 Ring in an hour, go round to look at the star chart (9) HOROSCOPE
  16 Be happy, as boy holds in charge following the queen going up (7) REJOICE
  18 Cut a card game (7)ABRIDGE
  19 Falls at the end of a performance (7)CURTAIN
  20 Certain of holding power on half of them in England to the greatest extent (7) SUPREME
  21 Officials giving a clean chit for a film release (7) CENSORS
  24 Flow of water on large apes covering the junction (5)SPATE
  26 Reported a large mammal having a loud sound (4) WAIL
  
  
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Tue Jun 16 2:18:50 2009.

  Across
  
  7 Ran around one on bed, grasping a jacket (8) RAINCOAT
  9 Cheerful, little woman is on an old way in the capital of Lakshadweep (6) JOVIAL
  11 Toxic condition in the east claims father somehow (9) ECLAMPSIA
  12 Daily routine work (5)HABIT
  13 Soundly expected the friend to turn back the flap of skin (6) DEWLAP
  14 William has his wife to stir up the dull talk (4,4) WISH-WASH
  17 Farmers have a writer son (9) FORESTER S
  22 Student is in to move about the heavy club (8) B(L)UDGE ON
  23 Almost ask for certain to remove any doubt (6) ASSURE
  25 Won’t I get upset under one’s guidance? (2,3)IN TOW
  27 Absurd cop to search the cabinets (9)CUPBOARDS
  28 Hunter holds one fifty one in an Asian city (6) GUILIN
  29 Coloured paper flag (8) STREAMER
  
  Down
  
  1 No date inside the chips made for pals (7) FRIENDS { FRIES + ND }
  2 West Indies has a couple of learners who heartlessly climb up seven trees (7)WI LL O{-H}W S
  3 Wet land on the red planet is hot (5)MARS H
  4 Elegant leaders pointing out some hotels (4) POSH
  5 Animal and a snake cross the submarine (7) PIGBOAT
  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)
  8 Hurry up, commander alone is nervous at midnight (4,5) COM EALON G
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7)
  15 Ring in an hour, go round to look at the star chart (9) HOROSCOPE
  16 Be happy, as boy holds in charge following the queen going up (7) REJOICE
  18 Cut a card game (7)ABRIDGE
  19 Falls at the end of a performance (7)CURTAIN
  20 Certain of holding power on half of them in England to the greatest extent (7) SUPREME
  21 Officials giving a clean chit for a film release (7) CENSORS
  24 Flow of water on large apes covering the junction (5)SPATE
  26 Reported a large mammal having a loud sound (4) WAIL
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 16 9:03:29 2009.

  6 Cross in the lake surrounded by a muddy appearance (7)BLOTCHY
  10 Judge a carbon, thin kind of mineral (7) JACINTH
  
  Interesting teamwork!
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 16 21:21:17 2009.

  Across
  
  8 To pretend sorrow, large rats swallow an egg head after the fabulous bird is inside the coiled structure (9,5) CROCODILE TEARS
  
  9 Even catch our ones with hard fruits (6)
  
  10 Regular cold Alice developed around the neck bone (8)
  
  11 Woman sounds a bell for the fishes (8)
  
  13 Mental condition put to rest (6)
  
  14 Mother and a woman have a problem (6)
  
  16 Now, detective is back on time for an enthusiast (6)
  
  19 Greek letter holding the crossed part of a plant (6)
  
  21 Cry of delight before showing anger returning the shrub (8)
  
  23 Pay money for the decline in the number of customers (8)
  
  24 Indian leader has a Rolls Royce in Uttar Pradesh almost to enter suddenly (6)
  
  26 Batting on zero, start to score given an approximate estimate (2,5,7) IN ROUND NUMBERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Soft thing eaten after an extraction (8) ICECREAM
  
  2 Not rich to order gold (4)
  
  3 I caught you son playing with a relative (6)
  
  4 Princess has a firm coming up with ease surrounding the second Episcopal area (7)
  
  5 Soul that has left the body (8)
  
  6 Thoughtfulness for a negotiation to resolve differences covering Thailand (10)
  
  7 French, mostly old I see in gay activity (6)
  
  12 Mild banishment of the state representatives gets a king in place of a duke (10)
  
  15 Take up the menu for the poet oddly near a plant (8)
  
  17 Manage the rest to go across to enter in unlawfully (8)
  
  18 Opposite the stern, mark the fixed loop (7)
  
  20 Eldest son of Odin is not specific about the spines (6)
  
  22 Wrong to imagine without one in problem (6)
  
  25 Feels sorry for the streets in Paris (4) RUES
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jun 16 21:28:47 2009.

  Across
  
  8 To pretend sorrow, large rats swallow an egg head after the fabulous bird is inside the coiled structure (9,5) CROCODILE TEARS
  
  9 Even catch our ones with hard fruits (6)
  
  10 Regular cold Alice developed around the neck bone (8)
  
  11 Woman sounds a bell for the fishes (8) HERRINGS
  
  13 Mental condition put to rest (6)
  
  14 Mother and a woman have a problem (6) MALADY
  
  16 Now, detective is back on time for an enthusiast (6)
  
  19 Greek letter holding the crossed part of a plant (6) S T IGMA
  
  21 Cry of delight before showing anger returning the shrub (8)
  
  23 Pay money for the decline in the number of customers (8)
  
  24 Indian leader has a Rolls Royce in Uttar Pradesh almost to enter suddenly (6)
  
  26 Batting on zero, start to score given an approximate estimate (2,5,7) IN ROUND NUMBERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Soft thing eaten after an extraction (8) ICECREAM
  
  2 Not rich to order gold (4)
  
  3 I caught you son playing with a relative (6)
  
  4 Princess has a firm coming up with ease surrounding the second Episcopal area (7)
  
  5 Soul that has left the body (8)
  
  6 Thoughtfulness for a negotiation to resolve differences covering Thailand (10)
  
  7 French, mostly old I see in gay activity (6)
  
  12 Mild banishment of the state representatives gets a king in place of a duke (10) RELEGATION
  
  15 Take up the menu for the poet oddly near a plant (8)
  
  17 Manage the rest to go across to enter in unlawfully (8)
  
  18 Opposite the stern, mark the fixed loop (7)
  
  20 Eldest son of Odin is not specific about the spines (6)
  
  22 Wrong to imagine without one in problem (6)
  
  25 Feels sorry for the streets in Paris (4) RUES
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jun 16 22:26:07 2009.

  8 To pretend sorrow, large rats swallow an egg head after the fabulous bird is inside the coiled structure (9,5) CROCODILE TEARS
  
  9 Even catch our ones with hard fruits (6) ACORNS
  
  10 Regular cold Alice developed around the neck bone (8)
  
  11 Woman sounds a bell for the fishes (8) HERRINGS
  
  13 Mental condition put to rest (6)
  
  14 Mother and a woman have a problem (6) MALADY
  
  16 Now, detective is back on time for an enthusiast (6)
  
  19 Greek letter holding the crossed part of a plant (6) S T IGMA
  
  21 Cry of delight before showing anger returning the shrub (8)
  
  23 Pay money for the decline in the number of customers (8)
  
  24 Indian leader has a Rolls Royce in Uttar Pradesh almost to enter suddenly (6)
  
  26 Batting on zero, start to score given an approximate estimate (2,5,7) IN ROUND NUMBERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Soft thing eaten after an extraction (8) ICECREAM
  
  2 Not rich to order gold (4) POOR
  
  3 I caught you son playing with a relative (6) COUSIN
  
  4 Princess has a firm coming up with ease surrounding the second Episcopal area (7)
  
  5 Soul that has left the body (8)
  
  6 Thoughtfulness for a negotiation to resolve differences covering Thailand (10)
  
  7 French, mostly old I see in gay activity (6)
  
  12 Mild banishment of the state representatives gets a king in place of a duke (10) RELEGATION
  
  15 Take up the menu for the poet oddly near a plant (8)
  
  17 Manage the rest to go across to enter in unlawfully (8) TRESPASS
  
  18 Opposite the stern, mark the fixed loop (7)
  
  20 Eldest son of Odin is not specific about the spines (6) THORNS
  
  22 Wrong to imagine without one in problem (6)
  
  25 Feels sorry for the streets in Paris (4) RUES
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Tue Jun 16 22:39:49 2009.

  8 To pretend sorrow, large rats swallow an egg head after the fabulous bird is inside the coiled structure (9,5) CROCODILE TEARS
  
  9 Even catch our ones with hard fruits (6) ACORNS
  
  10 Regular cold Alice developed around the neck bone (8)
  
  11 Woman sounds a bell for the fishes (8) HERRINGS
  
  13 Mental condition put to rest (6)
  
  14 Mother and a woman have a problem (6) MALADY
  
  16 Now, detective is back on time for an enthusiast (6)AD DIC<- T[/B]
  
  19 Greek letter holding the crossed part of a plant (6) S T IGMA
  
  21 Cry of delight before showing anger returning the shrub (8)
  
  23 Pay money for the decline in the number of customers (8)
  
  24 Indian leader has a Rolls Royce in Uttar Pradesh almost to enter suddenly (6)I RR UP T
  
  26 Batting on zero, start to score given an approximate estimate (2,5,7) IN ROUND NUMBERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Soft thing eaten after an extraction (8) ICECREAM
  
  2 Not rich to order gold (4) POOR
  
  3 I caught you son playing with a relative (6) COUSIN
  
  4 Princess has a firm coming up with ease surrounding the second Episcopal area (7)
  
  5 Soul that has left the body (8)
  
  6 Thoughtfulness for a negotiation to resolve differences covering {T}hailand (10)MEDIA(T)ION
  
  7 French, mostly old I see in gay activity (6)
  
  12 Mild banishment of the state representatives gets a king in place of a duke (10) RELEGATION
  
  15 Take up the menu for the poet oddly near a plant (8)
  
  17 Manage the rest to go across to enter in unlawfully (8) TRESPASS
  
  18 Opposite the stern, mark the fixed loop (7)
  
  20 Eldest son of Odin is not specific about the spines (6) THORNS
  
  22 Wrong to imagine without one in problem (6)ENIGMA*(-I)
  
  25 Feels sorry for the streets in Paris (4) RUES
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jun 16 23:00:25 2009.

  10 Regular cold Alice developed around the neck bone (8)
  13 Mental condition put to rest (6) TRANCE
  21 Cry of delight before showing anger returning the shrub (8)
  23 Pay money for the decline in the number of customers (8)
  Down
  4 Princess has a firm coming up with ease surrounding the second Episcopal area (7) DI OC< SE
  5 Soul that has left the body (8) DEPARTED
  6 Thoughtfulness for a negotiation to resolve differences covering {T}hailand (10)MEDI(T)ATION
  7 French, mostly old I see in gay activity (6) FR OL I C
  15 Take up the menu for the poet oddly near a plant (8)
  18 Opposite the stern, mark the fixed loop (7)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 16 23:08:15 2009.

  10 Regular cold Alice developed around the neck bone (8)CLAVICLE
  13 Mental condition put to rest (6) TRANCE
  21 Cry of delight before showing anger returning the shrub (8)OLEANDER
  23 Pay money for the decline in the number of customers (8)FOOTFALL
  Down
  4 Princess has a firm coming up with ease surrounding the second Episcopal area (7) DI OC< SE
  5 Soul that has left the body (8) DEPARTED
  6 Thoughtfulness for a negotiation to resolve differences covering {T}hailand (10)MEDI(T)ATION
  7 French, mostly old I see in gay activity (6) FR OL I C
  15 Take up the menu for the poet oddly near a plant (8)
  18 Opposite the stern, mark the fixed loop (7)BOWLINE
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jun 17 0:09:15 2009.

  15 Take up the menu for the poet oddly near a plant (8) DRACAENA
  dra⋅cae⋅na  /drəˈsinə/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [druh-see-nuh] Show IPA
  –noun 1. any treelike tropical plant of the genus Dracaena, many species of which are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy leaves.
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 17 0:14:26 2009.

  A fast feat indeed!
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Wed Jun 17 21:41:57 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Spanish girl is wrong to reason about the thing (8)
  
  5 Vinegar before food is the same (4)
  
  9 Mark left around Haiti without a disease (8)
  
  10 Nicely occupied after midnight by an American journalist (6)
  
  12 One in for each supporting a structure (4)
  
  13 Dog pal, most close to man (4,6)
  
  15 Cash stipends to help a worker on the liners (14)
  
  17 Messy fakir wins the large folding tool (5,4,5)
  
  21 A ringing success, leader of workers is in the current house as I am at ease (4,6)
  
  22 Stubby tail found in grass cuttings (4)
  
  25 Army is on line to decline gradually dropping eight on an island (6)
  
  26 Dad and Ned together composed the new matter at the end (8)
  
  27 Tryout an examination (4)
  
  28 Newly added recruits! (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Light scratch on the square material (6)
  
  2 Enclosure set back in the house inside a French city (5)
  
  3 Regularly read in about the heavy downpour (4) RAIN
  
  4 Shiva’s weapon, used for hunting and war (7)
  
  6 On making-up of the business, politician is more powerful (10)
  
  7 Wrong to be led if one’s having doubt about the truth (9)
  
  8 Having lost strength in part of a dedication (5)
  
  11 Knock-out an energy source covering Thailand (4)
  
  14 Standard one accommodations (5,5) FIRST CLASS
  
  16 Researcher somehow incites in silence (9) SCIENTIST
  
  18 Bird on a horizontal bar (4)
  
  19 Blink an eyelid in front of the king who surrenders (7)
  
  20 Odd to set gummy footnote on wooden posts (6)
  
  21 Timepiece of a wizard has strings in place of a line (5) WATCH
  
  23 About to notice again the core group (5)
  
  24 Untidy condition of the dining room (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jun 17 21:50:49 2009.

  Across
  1 Spanish girl is wrong to reason about the thing (8)
  5 Vinegar before food is the same (4)
  9 Mark left around Haiti without a disease (8)
  10 Nicely occupied after midnight by an American journalist (6) AMUSED
  12 One in for each supporting a structure (4)
  13 Dog pal, most close to man (4,6)
  15 Cash stipends to help a worker on the liners (14) ASSISTANTSHIPS
  17 Messy fakir wins the large folding tool (5,4,5) SWISS ARMY KNIFE
  21 A ringing success, leader of workers is in the current house as I am at ease (4,6)
  22 Stubby tail found in grass cuttings (4)
  25 Army is on line to decline gradually dropping eight on an island (6)
  26 Dad and Ned together composed the new matter at the end (8) COMPRISING
  27 Tryout an examination (4)
  28 Newly added recruits! (8)
  Down
  1 Light scratch on the square material (6)
  2 Enclosure set back in the house inside a French city (5)
  3 Regularly read in about the heavy downpour (4) RAIN
  4 Shiva’s weapon, used for hunting and war (7)
  6 On making-up of the business, politician is more powerful (10)
  7 Wrong to be led if one’s having doubt about the truth (9)
  8 Having lost strength in part of a dedication (5)
  11 Knock-out an energy source covering Thailand (4)
  14 Standard one accommodations (5,5) FIRST CLASS
  16 Researcher somehow incites in silence (9) SCIENTIST
  18 Bird on a horizontal bar (4)
  19 Blink an eyelid in front of the king who surrenders (7)
  20 Odd to set gummy footnote on wooden posts (6)
  21 Timepiece of a wizard has strings in place of a line (5) WATCH
  23 About to notice again the core group (5)
  24 Untidy condition of the dining room (4)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 17 22:04:30 2009.

  
  Across
  1 Spanish girl is wrong to reason about the thing (8)
  5 Vinegar before food is the same (4)
  9 Mark left around Haiti without a disease (8)
  10 Nicely occupied after midnight by an American journalist (6) AMUSED
  12 One in for each supporting a structure (4)
  13 Dog pal, most close to man (4,6)BEST FRIEND
  15 Cash stipends to help a worker on the liners (14) ASSISTANTSHIPS
  17 Messy fakir wins the large folding tool (5,4,5) SWISS ARMY KNIFE
  21 A ringing success, leader of workers is in the current house as I am at ease (4,6)
  22 Stubby tail found in grass cuttings (4)
  25 Army is on line to decline gradually dropping eight on an island (6)
  26 Dad and Ned together composed the new matter at the end (8) COMPRISING
  27 Tryout an examination (4)TEST
  28 Newly added recruits! (8)
  Down
  1 Light scratch on the square material (6)
  2 Enclosure set back in the house inside a French city (5)
  3 Regularly read in about the heavy downpour (4) RAIN
  4 Shiva’s weapon, used for hunting and war (7) TRIDENT
  6 On making-up of the business, politician is more powerful (10)
  7 Wrong to be led if one’s having doubt about the truth (9)
  8 Having lost strength in part of a dedication (5)FADED
  11 Knock-out an energy source covering Thailand (4)
  14 Standard one accommodations (5,5) FIRST CLASS
  16 Researcher somehow incites in silence (9) SCIENTIST
  18 Bird on a horizontal bar (4)
  19 Blink an eyelid in front of the king who surrenders (7)
  20 Odd to set gummy footnote on wooden posts (6)
  21 Timepiece of a wizard has strings in place of a line (5) WATCH
  23 About to notice again the core group (5)
  24 Untidy condition of the dining room (4)
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jun 17 22:29:52 2009.

  Across
  1 Spanish girl is wrong to reason about the thing (8)
  5 Vinegar before food is the same (4)
  9 Mark left around Haiti without a disease (8) RACHITIS
  10 Nicely occupied after midnight by an American journalist (6) AMUSED
  12 One in for each supporting a structure (4)
  13 Dog pal, most close to man (4,6)BEST FRIEND
  15 Cash stipends to help a worker on the liners (14) ASSISTANTSHIPS
  17 Messy fakir wins the large folding tool (5,4,5) SWISS ARMY KNIFE
  21 A ringing success, leader of workers is in the current house as I am at ease (4,6) WIND CHIMES
  22 Stubby tail found in grass cuttings (4) SCUT
  25 Army is on line to decline gradually dropping eight on an island (6) TAIWAN
  26 Dad and Ned together composed the new matter at the end (8) COMPRISING
  27 Tryout an examination (4)TEST
  28 Newly added recruits! (8)
  Down
  1 Light scratch on the square material (6)
  2 Enclosure set back in the house inside a French city (5)
  3 Regularly read in about the heavy downpour (4) RAIN
  4 Shiva’s weapon, used for hunting and war (7) TRIDENT
  6 On making-up of the business, politician is more powerful (10)
  7 Wrong to be led if one’s having doubt about the truth (9)
  8 Having lost strength in part of a dedication (5)FADED
  11 Knock-out an energy source covering Thailand (4)
  14 Standard one accommodations (5,5) FIRST CLASS
  16 Researcher somehow incites in silence (9) SCIENTIST
  18 Bird on a horizontal bar (4)
  19 Blink an eyelid in front of the king who surrenders (7)
  20 Odd to set gummy footnote on wooden posts (6)
  21 Timepiece of a wizard has strings in place of a line (5) WATCH
  23 About to notice again the core group (5)
  24 Untidy condition of the dining room (4)
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jun 17 22:39:50 2009.

  Across
  1 Spanish girl is wrong to reason about the thing (8) SENOR(IT)A
  5 Vinegar before food is the same (4)
  9 Mark left around Haiti without a disease (8) RACHITIS
  10 Nicely occupied after midnight by an American journalist (6) AMUSED
  12 One in for each supporting a structure (4)
  13 Dog pal, most close to man (4,6)BEST FRIEND
  15 Cash stipends to help a worker on the liners (14) ASSISTANTSHIPS
  17 Messy fakir wins the large folding tool (5,4,5) SWISS ARMY KNIFE
  21 A ringing success, leader of workers is in the current house as I am at ease (4,6) WIND CHIMES
  22 Stubby tail found in grass cuttings (4) SCUT
  25 Army is on line to decline gradually dropping eight on an island (6) TAIWAN
  26 Dad and Ned together composed the new matter at the end (8) COMPRISING
  27 Tryout an examination (4)TEST
  28 Newly added recruits! (8) FRESHERS
  Down
  1 Light scratch on the square material (6)
  2 Enclosure set back in the house inside a French city (5)
  3 Regularly read in about the heavy downpour (4) RAIN
  4 Shiva’s weapon, used for hunting and war (7) TRIDENT
  6 On making-up of the business, politician is more powerful (10) CO MP RISING
  7 Wrong to be led if one’s having doubt about the truth (9)
  8 Having lost strength in part of a dedication (5)FADED
  11 Knock-out an energy source covering Thailand (4)
  14 Standard one accommodations (5,5) FIRST CLASS
  16 Researcher somehow incites in silence (9) SCIENTIST
  18 Bird on a horizontal bar (4)
  19 Blink an eyelid in front of the king who surrenders (7) YIELDER
  20 Odd to set gummy footnote on wooden posts (6)
  21 Timepiece of a wizard has strings in place of a line (5) WATCH
  23 About to notice again the core group (5)
  24 Untidy condition of the dining room (4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jun 17 22:50:37 2009.

  Across
  1 Spanish girl is wrong to reason about the thing (8) SENOR(IT)A
  5 Vinegar before food is the same (4)
  9 Mark left around Haiti without a disease (8) RACHITIS
  10 Nicely occupied after midnight by an American journalist (6) AMUSED
  12 One in for each supporting a structure (4)
  13 Dog pal, most close to man (4,6)BEST FRIEND
  15 Cash stipends to help a worker on the liners (14) ASSISTANTSHIPS
  17 Messy fakir wins the large folding tool (5,4,5) SWISS ARMY KNIFE
  21 A ringing success, leader of workers is in the current house as I am at ease (4,6) WIND CHIMES
  22 Stubby tail found in grass cuttings (4) SCUT
  25 Army is on line to decline gradually dropping eight on an island (6) TAIWAN
  26 Dad and Ned together composed the new matter at the end (8) (COMPRISING) ADDENDUM
  27 Tryout an examination (4)TEST
  28 Newly added recruits! (8) FRESHERS
  Down
  1 Light scratch on the square material (6)
  2 Enclosure set back in the house inside a French city (5) NICHE
  3 Regularly read in about the heavy downpour (4) RAIN
  4 Shiva’s weapon, used for hunting and war (7) TRIDENT
  6 On making-up of the business, politician is more powerful (10) CO MP RISING
  7 Wrong to be led if one’s having doubt about the truth (9)
  8 Having lost strength in part of a dedication (5)FADED
  11 Knock-out an energy source covering Thailand (4) STUN
  14 Standard one accommodations (5,5) FIRST CLASS
  16 Researcher somehow incites in silence (9) SCIENTIST
  18 Bird on a horizontal bar (4)
  19 Blink an eyelid in front of the king who surrenders (7) YIELDER
  20 Odd to set gummy footnote on wooden posts (6)
  21 Timepiece of a wizard has strings in place of a line (5) WATCH
  23 About to notice again the core group (5)
  24 Untidy condition of the dining room (4) MESS
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jun 18 0:52:05 2009.

  Across
  1 Spanish girl is wrong to reason about the thing (8) SENOR(IT)A
  5 Vinegar before food is the same (4) ACID
  9 Mark left around Haiti without a disease (8) RACHITIS
  10 Nicely occupied after midnight by an American journalist (6) AMUSED
  12 One in for each supporting a structure (4) PIER
  13 Dog pal, most close to man (4,6)BEST FRIEND
  15 Cash stipends to help a worker on the liners (14) ASSISTANTSHIPS
  17 Messy fakir wins the large folding tool (5,4,5) SWISS ARMY KNIFE
  21 A ringing success, leader of workers is in the current house as I am at ease (4,6) WIND CHIMES
  22 Stubby tail found in grass cuttings (4) SCUT
  25 Army is on line to decline gradually dropping eight on an island (6) TAIWAN
  26 Dad and Ned together composed the new matter at the end (8) (COMPRISING) ADDENDUM
  27 Tryout an examination (4)TEST
  28 Newly added recruits! (8) FRESHERS
  Down
  1 Light scratch on the square material (6) SCRAPE
  2 Enclosure set back in the house inside a French city (5) NICHE
  3 Regularly read in about the heavy downpour (4) RAIN
  4 Shiva’s weapon, used for hunting and war (7) TRIDENT
  6 On making-up of the business, politician is more powerful (10) CO MP RISING
  7 Wrong to be led if one’s having doubt about the truth (9) DISBELIEF
  8 Having lost strength in part of a dedication (5)FADED
  11 Knock-out an energy source covering Thailand (4) STUN
  14 Standard one accommodations (5,5) FIRST CLASS
  16 Researcher somehow incites in silence (9) SCIENTIST
  18 Bird on a horizontal bar (4) RAIL
  19 Blink an eyelid in front of the king who surrenders (7) YIELDER
  20 Odd to set gummy footnote on wooden posts (6) STUMPS
  21 Timepiece of a wizard has strings in place of a line (5) WATCH
  23 About to notice again the core group (5) CADRE
  24 Untidy condition of the dining room (4) MESS
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 18 2:06:11 2009.

  Excellent!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jun 18 9:21:15 2009.

  PP Madam,
  
  Can we do something about the clock at this site?
  
  It is not showing correct time. I am sure it is not GMT. While at college I used to set my watch to GMT. When my friends tell me that my wtach has stopped, I used to tell them "Machchi, idhu GMT da". Look on their faces, PRICELESS....
  
  Once I almost got hit by one of them...
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jun 18 16:57:05 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7)
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8)
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6)
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4)
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6)
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6)
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8)
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6)
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4)
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3)
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7)
  
  Down
  
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5)
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4)
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3)
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5)
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9)
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7)
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5)
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4)
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9)
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4)
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5)
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7)
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6)
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5)
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Thu Jun 18 18:44:44 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7)
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8)
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6)
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4)
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6) BODY SEARCH
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6)
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8)
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6)
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4)
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3)
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7)
  
  Down
  
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5)
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4)
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3)
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5)
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9)
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7)
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5) SY RIA
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4) GENU
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9) SLAPSTICK
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4)
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5)
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7)
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6)
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5)
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jun 18 22:42:41 2009.

  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7)
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8)
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6)
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4)
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6)
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6)
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8)
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6)
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4)
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3)
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7)
  
  Down
  
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5)
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4)
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3)
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5)
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9)
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7)
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5)
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4)
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9)
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4)
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5)
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7)
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6)
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5)
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4)
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  Across
  
  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7)
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8)
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6) CONVOY
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4)
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6) BODY SEARCH
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6) MUSTER
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8)
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6)
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4)
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3)
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7)
  
  Down
  
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5)
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4)
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3)
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5)
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9)
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7) PSYCHOS
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5) SY RIA
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4) GENU
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9) SLAPSTICK
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4)
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5)
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7)
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6)
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5)
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Thu Jun 18 23:04:59 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7)
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8)
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6) CONVOY
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4)
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6) BODY SEARCH
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6) MUSTER
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8)
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6)
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4)
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3) COUNT OUT
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7) LEATHER
  
  Down
  
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5) PLUTO
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4) NORM
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3)
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5)
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9)
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7) PSYCHOS
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5) SY RIA
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4) GENU
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9) SLAPSTICK
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4)
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5)
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7)
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6)
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5)
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jun 18 23:05:18 2009.

  18 A woman schoolteacher (8) MISTRESS
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 18 23:14:35 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7)
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8)
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6) CONVOY
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4)
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6) BODY SEARCH
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6) MUSTER
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)MISTRESS
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8)
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6)
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4)
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)ANIMAL
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3) COUNT OUT
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7) LEATHER
  
  Down
  
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5) PLUTO
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4) NORM
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3) LIE LOW
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5)
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9)
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7) PSYCHOS
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5) SY RIA
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4) GENU
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9) SLAPSTICK
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4)
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5)
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7)
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6)
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5)
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)ALONE
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4) GNAT
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 18 23:18:28 2009.

  pammechchu wrote:

  PP Madam, Can we do something about the clock at this site? It is not showing correct time. I am sure it is not GMT. While at college I used to set my watch to GMT. When my friends tell me that my wtach has stopped, I used to tell them "Machchi, idhu GMT da". Look on their faces, PRICELESS.... Once I almost got hit by one of them...

  
  
  Actually I never look at the time displayed here! Let me ask the moderator of the section if he can set right!
  
  Here is moderator's recommendation - verbatim:
  'ask your friend to go to profiles on top of page and set the time zone (based on GMT) its there on his/her own profile page. '
  
  An extra tip: India time is GMT + 10.5 hours
  
  
  '
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jun 18 23:21:32 2009.

  Across
  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7)
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8)
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6) CONVOY
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4) RIOT
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6) BODY SEARCH
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6) MUSTER
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)MISTRESS
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8)
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6)
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4) CART
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)ANIMAL
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3) COUNT OUT
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7) LEATHER
  Down
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5) PLUTO
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4) NORM
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3) LIE LOW
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5)
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9)
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7) PSYCHOS
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5) SY RIA
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4) GENU
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9) SLAPSTICK
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4)
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5)
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7) MIDLAND
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6)
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5) GUAVA
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)ALONE
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4) GNAT
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jun 18 23:24:09 2009.

  mam
  the spelling of the the fruit which starts in G-
  guidance please
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jun 18 23:28:22 2009.

  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8) MEASURES
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jun 18 23:30:51 2009.

  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5) GUAVA
  
  The clue Initially suggests us to pick up the initial letter of each subsequent word till we reach the number of letters - here it would be
  Get Us Another Variety Alongside
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 18 23:34:02 2009.

  SUNKAR, the trick of giving the answers in bold block is simple: with the 'caps lock' on, 'b' within square brackets before the answer and '/b' within square brackets after the answer will get the desired effect!
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jun 18 23:38:21 2009.

  THANKS FOR THE REPLY TOWARDS IMPOROVING MY INFERENCE- snarimetla
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jun 19 0:47:56 2009.

  Across
  1 Thom holding the comers of a drill on mechanical device (7) SPINDLE
  5 Last month for a politician to pack up and leave (6) DECAMP
  10 Landowner is around the side line of the campus critter (8) SQUIRREL
  11 Armed force in an icon voyage (6) CONVOY
  13 Leaders rise instantly occupying territories of civil disorder (4) RIOT
  14 What one undergoes at a check point? (4, 6) BODY SEARCH
  16 Essential for her to drop two hundred people brought together (6) MUSTER
  18 A woman schoolteacher (8)MISTRESS
  21 Amounts of money for each is certain to be less at the end (8) MEASURES
  22 Take regular care of thorns on the shrub (6) CROTON
  25 Rustic Asian man born at the end gives up a knight named for a duty (10) DESIGNATED
  27 Transport the vehicle for golfers (4) CART
  30 A new mail to disclose the creature (6)ANIMAL
  31 An aristocrat is in the Open University almost to declare the loser (5, 3) COUNT OUT
  32 Small boy is back to half take the statement to be obeyed (6) DIKTAT
  33 Permit to camouflage a woman in rawhide (7) LEATHER
  Down
  2 Planet on Poland has to move out (5) PLUTO
  3 A standard Nigerian leader has an alternative member (4) NORM
  4 Stay in hiding to remain inactive (3, 3) LIE LOW
  6 Run off people somehow lacking bit of energy (5) ELOPE
  7 Make reference to specialist giving attention (9) ADVERTENT
  8 Shy cops to handle crazy people (7) PSYCHOS
  9 Quiet painter in the morning is at the hermitage (6) ASHRAM
  12 Say heartlessly of a girl in an Arab country (5) SY RIA
  15 Information about the bend in the knee (4) GENU
  17 Used by performers in a humorous drama (9) SLAPSTICK
  19 Odd thug runs away in different direction (4) TURN
  20 Support a gangster allowed by official rules (5) LEGAL
  21 Mind lad in order to be in the interior part of the country (7) MIDLAND
  23 Set down the vocal sound holding the soldiers taken up (6) NOTATE
  24 Aged bird not at home with an oriental being (6)
  26 Initially get us another variety alongside the fruit (5) GUAVA
  28 Albert at lunchtime, is without company (5)ALONE
  29 Flying pest inside to cling naturally (4) GNAT
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jun 19 0:57:58 2009.

  PP Madam IST is 'GMT + 5.5 Hrs'
  
  I have done as the moderator said & I am at peace. All okay now
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 19 3:29:28 2009.

  One more to go!
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 19 5:21:50 2009.

  My new avatar, closest I could find to my handlebars!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 19 5:52:32 2009.

  WOW!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jun 19 6:44:48 2009.

  Cat's whiskers
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 19 9:07:37 2009.

  NJ has really foxed us all with 24D, I've wracked my brain whoe day and still not been able to crack it. What fun if it turns out to be something really simple. it remains unsolved at the Orkut community as well.
  Wonder if Chaturvasi has got it as he has not posted any sols. today.
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 19 12:34:58 2009.

  Our expert clue explicator Chaturvasi has settled for AEROBE after deciding that the word Regular (Normal NJ style) should have been there before Aged.
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Fri Jun 19 19:09:52 2009.

  Across
  1 Therefore the paper’s to see where one can hit easily (4,4)
  5 Stopped hundred and relaxed (6)
  9 Withdrew from an arrangement — in tears? (5,3)
  10 Hardy was this actor’s partner (6) LAURAL
  12 Nice at last to study in a heavenly place (4)
  13 It holds the laundry from falling off line (7,3) CLOTHES PEG
  15 Can be easily won over without a Frenchman’s help (6)
  17 Sweet treat for the fellow with whom you met at last (5)
  20 Emotion attains a different range (5) ANGER
  21 With which one’s struck when one is marvellously impressed (6)
  24 Not that this abstainer doesn’t quench his thirst with liquids (3-7) TEA TOTALER
  27 Girl doesn’t begin to get the atmosphere (4)
  29 Say further it’s a very soft conclusion (6)
  30 One Hindu absolute among the old is in turmoil (8)
  31 Relatives recreate scene about India’s capital (6)
  32 Impressions from noise spread around telegraphic signal (8)
  Down
  1 Bag for loose cash with alien (6)
  2 Craze about wild lie was unsuccessful (6)
  3 Team — not something to be taken objectively (4)
  4 Refuse of a season in the U.S. left out (5)
  6 Remove from memory periods in extreme sufferance (5)
  7 Just managing to pass nonsense in praise (8)
  8 Agent with scrap about Georgia (8)
  11 Scattered right on the way up in the news somehow (6)
  14 King to hurry up with wooden ball (4)
  16 Fiddling actress on fly (6)
  17 Deer performs (4)
  18 Important volunteers not out to keep (8)
  19 Again turn to pages close to verse for poetic inspiration (8)
  22 On the 1st of January ousts set in a careful manner (4,2)
  23 Busmen’s leader’s hands off industrial actions in India (6)
  25 Line after taking bottom off change (5)
  26 With advantage, copper played a cricket stroke (5)
  28 ‘Leave as it was’ instruction on the proof (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jun 19 22:07:43 2009.

  Across
  1 Therefore the paper’s to see where one can hit easily (4,4)
  5 Stopped hundred and relaxed (6) CEASED
  9 Withdrew from an arrangement — in tears? (5,3) CRIED OFF
  10 Hardy was this actor’s partner (6) LAURAL
  12 Nice at last to study in a heavenly place (4)
  13 It holds the laundry from falling off line (7,3) CLOTHES PEG
  15 Can be easily won over without a Frenchman’s help (6)
  17 Sweet treat for the fellow with whom you met at last (5)
  20 Emotion attains a different range (5) ANGER
  21 With which one’s struck when one is marvellously impressed (6)
  24 Not that this abstainer doesn’t quench his thirst with liquids (3-7) TEA TOTALER
  27 Girl doesn’t begin to get the atmosphere (4)
  29 Say further it’s a very soft conclusion (6)
  30 One Hindu absolute among the old is in turmoil (8)
  31 Relatives recreate scene about India’s capital (6)
  32 Impressions from noise spread around telegraphic signal (8)
  Down
  1 Bag for loose cash with alien (6) SACHET
  2 Craze about wild lie was unsuccessful (6)
  3 Team — not something to be taken objectively (4)
  4 Refuse of a season in the U.S. left out (5) OFFAL
  6 Remove from memory periods in extreme sufferance (5)
  7 Just managing to pass nonsense in praise (8)
  8 Agent with scrap about Georgia (8)
  11 Scattered right on the way up in the news somehow (6)
  14 King to hurry up with wooden ball (4)
  16 Fiddling actress on fly (6)
  17 Deer performs (4)
  18 Important volunteers not out to keep (8)
  19 Again turn to pages close to verse for poetic inspiration (8)
  22 On the 1st of January ousts set in a careful manner (4,2)
  23 Busmen’s leader’s hands off industrial actions in India (6)
  25 Line after taking bottom off change (5)
  26 With advantage, copper played a cricket stroke (5)
  28 ‘Leave as it was’ instruction on the proof (4)
  
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Fri Jun 19 22:31:31 2009.

  Across
  1 Therefore the paper’s to see where one can hit easily (4,4)
  5 Stopped hundred and relaxed (6) CEASED
  9 Withdrew from an arrangement — in tears? (5,3) CRIED OFF
  10 Hardy was this actor’s partner (6) LAURAL
  12 Nice at last to study in a heavenly place (4)
  13 It holds the laundry from falling off line (7,3) CLOTHES PEG
  15 Can be easily won over without a Frenchman’s help (6)
  17 Sweet treat for the fellow with whom you met at last (5)
  20 Emotion attains a different range (5) ANGER
  21 With which one’s struck when one is marvellously impressed (6)WONDER
  24 Not that this abstainer doesn’t quench his thirst with liquids (3-7) TEA TOTALER
  27 Girl doesn’t begin to get the atmosphere (4)
  29 Say further it’s a very soft conclusion (6)
  30 One Hindu absolute among the old is in turmoil (8)
  31 Relatives recreate scene about India’s capital (6)N{I}ECES*
  32 Impressions from noise spread around telegraphic signal (8)
  Down
  1 Bag for loose cash with alien (6) SACHET
  2 Craze about wild lie was unsuccessful (6)FA{ILE}*D
  3 Team — not something to be taken objectively (4)
  4 Refuse of a season in the U.S. left out (5) OFFAL
  6 Remove from memory periods in extreme sufferance (5)
  7 Just managing to pass nonsense in praise (8)
  8 Agent with scrap about Georgia (8)
  11 Scattered right on the way up in the news somehow (6)S{TR}EWN*
  14 King to hurry up with wooden ball (4)
  16 Fiddling actress on fly (6)
  17 Deer performs (4)
  18 Important volunteers not out to keep (8)
  19 Again turn to pages close to verse for poetic inspiration (8)
  22 On the 1st of January ousts set in a careful manner (4,2)
  23 Busmen’s leader’s hands off industrial actions in India (6)
  25 Line after taking bottom off change (5)
  26 With advantage, copper played a cricket stroke (5)
  28 ‘Leave as it was’ instruction on the proof (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 19 23:07:19 2009.

  Across
  1 Therefore the paper’s to see where one can hit easily (4,4)
  5 Stopped hundred and relaxed (6) CEASED
  9 Withdrew from an arrangement — in tears? (5,3) CRIED OFF
  10 Hardy was this actor’s partner (6) LAURAL
  12 Nice at last to study in a heavenly place (4)
  13 It holds the laundry from falling off line (7,3) CLOTHES PEG
  15 Can be easily won over without a Frenchman’s help (6) ENABLE
  17 Sweet treat for the fellow with whom you met at last (5)
  20 Emotion attains a different range (5) ANGER
  21 With which one’s struck when one is marvellously impressed (6)WONDER
  24 Not that this abstainer doesn’t quench his thirst with liquids (3-7) TEA TOTALER
  27 Girl doesn’t begin to get the atmosphere (4)
  29 Say further it’s a very soft conclusion (6)
  30 One Hindu absolute among the old is in turmoil (8)
  31 Relatives recreate scene about India’s capital (6)N{I}ECES*
  32 Impressions from noise spread around telegraphic signal (8) EDITIONS
  Down
  1 Bag for loose cash with alien (6) SACHET
  2 Craze about wild lie was unsuccessful (6)FA{ILE}*D
  3 Team — not something to be taken objectively (4)
  4 Refuse of a season in the U.S. left out (5) OFFAL
  6 Remove from memory periods in extreme sufferance (5)
  7 Just managing to pass nonsense in praise (8)
  8 Agent with scrap about Georgia (8)
  11 Scattered right on the way up in the news somehow (6)S{TR}EWN*
  14 King to hurry up with wooden ball (4)
  16 Fiddling actress on fly (6)
  17 Deer performs (4)
  18 Important volunteers not out to keep (8) MAINTAIN
  19 Again turn to pages close to verse for poetic inspiration (8) AGANIPPE
  22 On the 1st of January ousts set in a careful manner (4,2)
  23 Busmen’s leader’s hands off industrial actions in India (6)
  25 Line after taking bottom off change (5)
  26 With advantage, copper played a cricket stroke (5)
  28 ‘Leave as it was’ instruction on the proof (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 19 23:09:57 2009.

  Correction
  24 Not that this abstainer doesn’t quench his thirst with liquids (3-7) TEA TOTALER NON-DRINKER
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 19 23:16:30 2009.

  
  
  
  
  Across
  1 Therefore the paper’s to see where one can hit easily (4,4)
  5 Stopped hundred and relaxed (6) CEASED
  9 Withdrew from an arrangement — in tears? (5,3) CRIED OFF
  10 Hardy was this actor’s partner (6) LAURAL
  12 Nice at last to study in a heavenly place (4) EDEN
  13 It holds the laundry from falling off line (7,3) CLOTHES PEG
  15 Can be easily won over without a Frenchman’s help (6) ENABLE
  17 Sweet treat for the fellow with whom you met at last (5)
  20 Emotion attains a different range (5) ANGER
  21 With which one’s struck when one is marvellously impressed (6)WONDER
  24 Not that this abstainer doesn’t quench his thirst with liquids (3-7) NON-DRINKER
  27 Girl doesn’t begin to get the atmosphere (4)
  29 Say further it’s a very soft conclusion (6)
  30 One Hindu absolute among the old is in turmoil (8)
  31 Relatives recreate scene about India’s capital (6)N{I}ECES*
  32 Impressions from noise spread around telegraphic signal (8) EDITIONS
  Down
  1 Bag for loose cash with alien (6) SACHET
  2 Craze about wild lie was unsuccessful (6)FA{ILE}*D
  3 Team — not something to be taken objectively (4)SIDE
  4 Refuse of a season in the U.S. left out (5) OFFAL
  6 Remove from memory periods in extreme sufferance (5)ERASE
  7 Just managing to pass nonsense in praise (8)
  8 Agent with scrap about Georgia (8)
  11 Scattered right on the way up in the news somehow (6)S{TR}EWN*
  14 King to hurry up with wooden ball (4)
  16 Fiddling actress on fly (6)
  17 Deer performs (4)DOES
  18 Important volunteers not out to keep (8) MAINTAIN
  19 Again turn to pages close to verse for poetic inspiration (8) AGANIPPE
  22 On the 1st of January ousts set in a careful manner (4,2)
  23 Busmen’s leader’s hands off industrial actions in India (6)
  25 Line after taking bottom off change (5)
  26 With advantage, copper played a cricket stroke (5)
  28 ‘Leave as it was’ instruction on the proof (4)
  
  
  I thought 15ac is FEEBLE!
  
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 19 23:24:19 2009.

  15 Can be easily won over without a Frenchman’s help (6) ENABLE (-a-m)ENABLE is how I read it
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Fri Jun 19 23:30:51 2009.

  Attn
  as 23 down is solved as STRIKE, PLS check ur sol to 32 Across pls
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 19 23:34:18 2009.

  BANDHS is more apt!!!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jun 20 0:05:49 2009.

  Across
  1 Therefore the paper’s to see where one can hit easily (4,4) SO FT SPOT
  17 Sweet treat for the fellow with whom you met at last (5) DON U T
  27 Girl doesn’t begin to get the atmosphere (4)
  29 Say further it’s a very soft conclusion (6) A PP END
  30 One Hindu absolute among the old is in turmoil (8)
  Down
  7 Just managing to pass nonsense in praise (8)
  8 Agent with scrap about Georgia (8) DELE(GA)TE
  14 King to hurry up with wooden ball (4)
  16 Fiddling actress on fly (6)
  22 On the 1st of January ousts set in a careful manner (4,2)
  23 Busmen’s leader’s hands off industrial actions in India (6)
  25 Line after taking bottom off change (5)
  26 With advantage, copper played a cricket stroke (5)
  28 ‘Leave as it was’ instruction on the proof (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jun 20 0:24:17 2009.

  SUNKAR wrote:

  Attn as 23 down is solved as STRIKE, PLS check ur sol to 32 Across pls

  
  @SUNKAR
  23D is not STRIKE
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sat Jun 20 1:08:35 2009.

  Across
  27 Girl doesn’t begin to get the atmosphere (4) (-L)AURA
  30 One Hindu absolute among the old is in turmoil (8) A GITA TED
  Down
  7 Just managing to pass nonsense in praise (8) SCRAPING
  14 King to hurry up with wooden ball (4) K NUR
  16 Fiddling actress on fly (6) BOWING
  22 On the 1st of January ousts set in a careful manner (4,2) J UST SO
  23 Busmen’s leader’s hands off industrial actions in India (6) B ANDHS
  25 Line after taking bottom off change (5) RANGE
  26 With advantage, copper played a cricket stroke (5) EDGED
  28 ‘Leave as it was’ instruction on the proof (4) STET
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 20 1:47:57 2009.

  What a whiff of fresh air! hmmmmm!
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jun 20 21:45:28 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Keen on board to win lottery (10) SWEEPSTAKES
  6 Work in shop, usefully (4) OPUS
  9 Tear in top worker’s trousers (5,5) CAPRI PANTS
  10 Very nicely (4) WELL
  11 Very nearly, or very wellbehaved? (2,4,2,4)
  15 A Conservative declaration gets praise (7)
  16 Nursed a poorly ballerina’s partner (7)
  17 Warning card (7)
  19 A bridge hand easy to play? No, a pal and I suspect (7)
  20 Something more noticeable smeared on garage exit (12)
  23 Become a member of nightclub, briefly (4)
  24 Director coming from Japan’s capital via Mysore, possibly (5,5)
  25 Ring gang (4)
  26 Singer in study accepting a short drink (4,6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Rifle fire (4)
  2 Face of estate agent’s watch (4)
  3 Careful, father at home betting (11)
  4 Small restaurant with rent the reverse of low (3,4)
  5 Girl starts to delve into digest used for cricket (7)
  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10)
  8 Shriek catching a boy dressing (5,5)
  12 As a con man it worked, in a city near LA (5,6)
  13 Axe 14 in severe reduction (7,3)
  14 Calling for the seizure and control of a foreign territory (10)
  18 Sporting rare tan, recount events (7)
  19 Glib talk by northern model (7)
  21 Did battle, reportedly, in citadel (4)
  22 Girl from Brooklyn neighbourhood (4)
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Sat Jun 20 22:18:54 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Keen on board to win lottery (10) SWEEPSTAKE
  6 Work in shop, usefully (4) OPUS
  9 Tear in top worker’s trousers (5,5) CAPRI PANTS
  10 Very nicely (4) WELL
  11 Very nearly, or very wellbehaved? (2,4,2,4) AS GOOD AS GOLD
  15 A Conservative declaration gets praise (7) A C CLAIM
  16 Nursed a poorly ballerina’s partner (7) DANSEUR*
  17 Warning card (7) CAUTION
  19 A bridge hand easy to play? No, a pal and I suspect (7)
  20 Something more noticeable smeared on garage exit (12)
  23 Become a member of nightclub, briefly (4)
  24 Director coming from Japan’s capital via Mysore, possibly (5,5)
  25 Ring gang (4)
  26 Singer in study accepting a short drink (4,6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Rifle fire (4)
  2 Face of estate agent’s watch (4)
  3 Careful, father at home betting (11)
  4 Small restaurant with rent the reverse of low (3,4)
  5 Girl starts to delve into digest used for cricket (7)
  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10)
  8 Shriek catching a boy dressing (5,5)
  12 As a con man it worked, in a city near LA (5,6)
  13 Axe 14 in severe reduction (7,3)
  14 Calling for the seizure and control of a foreign territory (10)
  18 Sporting rare tan, recount events (7)
  19 Glib talk by northern model (7)
  21 Did battle, reportedly, in citadel (4)
  22 Girl from Brooklyn neighbourhood (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 20 22:31:19 2009.

  
  Across
  
  1 Keen on board to win lottery (10) SWEEPSTAKE
  6 Work in shop, usefully (4) OPUS
  9 Tear in top worker’s trousers (5,5) CAPRI PANTS
  10 Very nicely (4) WELL
  11 Very nearly, or very wellbehaved? (2,4,2,4) AS GOOD AS GOLD
  15 A Conservative declaration gets praise (7) A C CLAIM
  16 Nursed a poorly ballerina’s partner (7) DANSEUR*
  17 Warning card (7) CAUTION
  19 A bridge hand easy to play? No, a pal and I suspect (7)
  20 Something more noticeable smeared on garage exit (12)
  23 Become a member of nightclub, briefly (4)
  24 Director coming from Japan’s capital via Mysore, possibly (5,5)
  25 Ring gang (4)
  26 Singer in study accepting a short drink (4,6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Rifle fire (4)
  2 Face of estate agent’s watch (4)
  3 Careful, father at home betting (11) PAINSTAKING
  4 Small restaurant with rent the reverse of low (3,4) TEA ROOM
  5 Girl starts to delve into digest used for cricket (7)
  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10)
  8 Shriek catching a boy dressing (5,5)
  12 As a con man it worked, in a city near LA (5,6)
  13 Axe 14 in severe reduction (7,3)
  14 Calling for the seizure and control of a foreign territory (10)OCCUPATION
  18 Sporting rare tan, recount events (7)NARRATE
  19 Glib talk by northern model (7)
  21 Did battle, reportedly, in citadel (4)
  22 Girl from Brooklyn neighbourhood (4)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Jun 20 22:34:17 2009.

  Across
  1 Keen on board to win lottery (10) SWEEPSTAKE
  6 Work in shop, usefully (4) OPUS
  9 Tear in top worker’s trousers (5,5) CAPRI PANTS
  10 Very nicely (4) WELL
  11 Very nearly, or very wellbehaved? (2,4,2,4) AS GOOD AS GOLD
  15 A Conservative declaration gets praise (7) A C CLAIM
  16 Nursed a poorly ballerina’s partner (7) DANSEUR*
  17 Warning card (7) CAUTION
  19 A bridge hand easy to play? No, a pal and I suspect (7)
  20 Something more noticeable smeared on garage exit (12) EXAGGERATION
  23 Become a member of nightclub, briefly (4)
  24 Director coming from Japan’s capital via Mysore, possibly (5,5)
  25 Ring gang (4)
  26 Singer in study accepting a short drink (4,6)
  Down
  1 Rifle fire (4)
  2 Face of estate agent’s watch (4)
  3 Careful, father at home betting (11) PAINSTAKING
  4 Small restaurant with rent the reverse of low (3,4)
  5 Girl starts to delve into digest used for cricket (7)
  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10)
  8 Shriek catching a boy dressing (5,5)
  12 As a con man it worked, in a city near LA (5,6) SANTA MONICA
  13 Axe 14 in severe reduction (7,3)
  14 Calling for the seizure and control of a foreign territory (10)
  18 Sporting rare tan, recount events (7)
  19 Glib talk by northern model (7)
  21 Did battle, reportedly, in citadel (4) FORT
  22 Girl from Brooklyn neighbourhood (4)
  
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Sat Jun 20 23:53:04 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Keen on board to win lottery (10) SWEEPSTAKE
  6 Work in shop, usefully (4) OPUS
  9 Tear in top worker’s trousers (5,5) CAPRI PANTS
  10 Very nicely (4) WELL
  11 Very nearly, or very wellbehaved? (2,4,2,4) AS GOOD AS GOLD
  15 A Conservative declaration gets praise (7) A C CLAIM
  16 Nursed a poorly ballerina’s partner (7) DANSEUR*
  17 Warning card (7) CAUTION
  19 A bridge hand easy to play? No, a pal and I suspect (7)
  20 Something more noticeable smeared on garage exit (12) EXAGGERATION
  23 Become a member of nightclub, briefly (4)
  24 Director coming from Japan’s capital via Mysore, possibly (5,5) JAMES IVORY
  25 Ring gang (4)
  26 Singer in study accepting a short drink (4,6) DEAN MARTIN
  
  Down
  
  1 Rifle fire (4)
  2 Face of estate agent’s watch (4)
  3 Careful, father at home betting (11) PAINSTAKING
  4 Small restaurant with rent the reverse of low (3,4) TEA ROOM
  5 Girl starts to delve into digest used for cricket (7) KATYDID
  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10)
  8 Shriek catching a boy dressing (5,5)
  12 As a con man it worked, in a city near LA (5,6) SANTA MONICA
  13 Axe 14 in severe reduction (7,3)
  14 Calling for the seizure and control of a foreign territory (10)OCCUPATION
  18 Sporting rare tan, recount events (7)NARRATE
  19 Glib talk by northern model (7)
  21 Did battle, reportedly, in citadel (4) FORT
  22 Girl from Brooklyn neighbourhood (4) LYNN
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sun Jun 21 0:01:08 2009.

  Across
  1 Keen on board to win lottery (10) SWEEPSTAKE
  6 Work in shop, usefully (4) OPUS
  9 Tear in top worker’s trousers (5,5) CAPRI PANTS
  10 Very nicely (4) WELL
  11 Very nearly, or very wellbehaved? (2,4,2,4) AS GOOD AS GOLD
  15 A Conservative declaration gets praise (7) A C CLAIM
  16 Nursed a poorly ballerina’s partner (7) DANSEUR*
  17 Warning card (7) CAUTION
  19 A bridge hand easy to play? No, a pal and I suspect (7)
  20 Something more noticeable smeared on garage exit (12) EXAGGERATION
  23 Become a member of nightclub, briefly (4)
  24 Director coming from Japan’s capital via Mysore, possibly (5,5)
  25 Ring gang (4)
  26 Singer in study accepting (a) short drink (4,6)DE(A)N, MARTIN(-I)
  Down
  1 Rifle fire (4)
  2 Face of estate agent’s watch (4)
  3 Careful, father at home betting (11) PAINSTAKING
  4 Small restaurant with rent the reverse of low (3,4){TEA, R}{OOM}<-[MOO rev LOW]
  5 Girl starts to delve into digest used for cricket (7)KATY DID
  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10)
  8 Shriek catching a boy dressing (5,5)
  12 As a con man it worked, in a city near LA (5,6) SANTA MONICA
  13 Axe 14 in severe reduction (7,3)
  14 Calling for the seizure and control of a foreign territory (10)
  18 Sporting rare tan, recount events (7)
  19 Glib talk by northern model (7)
  21 Did battle, reportedly, in citadel (4) FORT
  22 Girl from Brooklyn neighbourhood (4)LYNN[T]
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jun 21 0:50:27 2009.

  Across
  1 Keen on board to win lottery (10) SWEEPSTAKE
  6 Work in shop, usefully (4) OPUS
  9 Tear in top worker’s trousers (5,5) CAPRI PANTS
  10 Very nicely (4) WELL
  11 Very nearly, or very wellbehaved? (2,4,2,4) AS GOOD AS GOLD
  15 A Conservative declaration gets praise (7) A C CLAIM
  16 Nursed a poorly ballerina’s partner (7) DANSEUR*
  17 Warning card (7) CAUTION
  19 A bridge hand easy to play? No, a pal and I suspect (7) PIANOLA
  20 Something more noticeable smeared on garage exit (12) EXAGGERATION
  23 Become a member of nightclub, briefly (4) JOIN
  24 Director coming from Japan’s capital via Mysore, possibly (5,5) JAMES IVORY
  25 Ring gang (4) BAND
  26 Singer in study accepting (a) short drink (4,6)DE(A)N, MARTIN(-I)
  Down
  1 Rifle fire (4) SACK?
  2 Face of estate agent’s watch (4) ESPY
  3 Careful, father at home betting (11) PAINSTAKING
  4 Small restaurant with rent the reverse of low (3,4){TEA, R}{OOM}<-[MOO rev LOW]
  5 Girl starts to delve into digest used for cricket (7)KATY DID
  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10) PHENOMENON ?
  8 Shriek catching a boy dressing (5,5) SALAD CREAM
  12 As a con man it worked, in a city near LA (5,6) SANTA MONICA
  13 Axe 14 in severe reduction (7,3) HATCHET JOB
  14 Calling for the seizure and control of a foreign territory (10) OCCUPATION
  18 Sporting rare tan, recount events (7) NARRATE
  19 Glib talk by northern model (7) PATTERN
  21 Did battle, reportedly, in citadel (4) FORT
  22 Girl from Brooklyn neighbourhood (4)LYNN[T]
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sun Jun 21 1:00:58 2009.

  7 Start to pillory female on about flipping Captain Marvel? (10) PHENOMENON ?
  {P}{HEN}{OMEN<-}{ON}
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Sun Jun 21 2:02:17 2009.

  Adding to the Col's anno:
  
  Captain Nemo is a character is Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea.
  
  That's how we get Nemo from Captain.
  
  Marvel is the def.
  
  Marvel is capitalised because it goes with the title Captain.
  
  As def for word req'd, it has false capitalisation.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 21 2:20:07 2009.

  Fantastic!
  
  //There seems no need for question mark in answer to 1dn! //
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Sun Jun 21 16:56:54 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11)
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9)
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5) APE RY
  11 Terms star Agassi for one (5) ANDRE
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9)
  13 Noodle holders? (5)
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9) [b] ESTABLISH
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) A FORE SAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5)
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4)
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4)
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5)
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9)
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5)
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9)
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7)
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5)
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8)
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4)
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8)
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3)
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9)
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4)
  23 Chief elected once more (5)
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5)
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sun Jun 21 16:59:36 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11)
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9) INFANCIES
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5)
  11 Terms star Agassi for one (5)
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9)
  13 Noodle holders? (5)
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9)
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) AFORESAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5)
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4)
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4)
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5)
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9)
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5)
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9) TENNESSEE
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7) NASCENT
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5)
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8)
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4)
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8)
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3)
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9)
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4)
  23 Chief elected once more (5)
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sun Jun 21 17:05:37 2009.

  Consolidating Ramna's contributions and adding one more of mine to account for the duplication
  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11)
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9) INFANCIES
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5) APERY
  11 Terms star Agassi for one (5) ANDRE
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9)
  13 Noodle holders? (5)
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9) ESTABLISH
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) AFORESAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5)
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4)
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4)
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5)
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9)
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5)
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9) TENNESSEE
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7) NASCENT
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5)
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8)
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4)
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8)
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3)
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9) HOTELIERS
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4)
  23 Chief elected once more (5)
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 21 22:05:45 2009.

  
  
  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11)
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9) INFANCIES
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5) APERY
  11 Terms star Agassi for one (5) ANDRE
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9)
  13 Noodle holders? (5)
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9) ESTABLISH
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) AFORESAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5)OUGHT
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4)
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4)
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5)
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9)
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5)
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)UNFED
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9) TENNESSEE
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7) NASCENT
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5) SWARM
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8)
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4)
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8)CHOIRBOY
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3)
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9) HOTELIERS
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4)
  23 Chief elected once more (5)
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jun 21 22:07:42 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11)
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9) INFANCIES
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5) APERY
  11 TeNNIs star Agassi for one (5) ANDRE
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9)
  13 Noodle holders? (5)
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9) ESTABLISH
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) AFORESAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5) (-S)OUGHT
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4) TAKE A DRAG
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4)
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5)
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9) FOOT LO OS E
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5) NE'ER DO WELLS
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9) TENNESSEE
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7) NASCENT
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5)
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8)
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4)
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8)
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3)
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9) HOTELIERS
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4)
  23 Chief elected once more (5)
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 21 22:17:25 2009.

  Consolidating with corrections:
  
  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11)
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9) INFANCIES
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5) APERY
  11 TeNNIs star Agassi for one (5) ANDRE
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9)
  13 Noodle holders? (5)
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9) ESTABLISH
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) AFORESAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5) (-S)OUGHT
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4) TAKE A DRAG
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4)
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5)
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9) FOOT LO OS E
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5) NE'ER DO WELLS
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)BRITANNIA
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)UNFED
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9) TENNESSEE
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7) NASCENT
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5)SWARM
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8)
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4)
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8)
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3)
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9) HOTELIERS
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)DOGFOOD
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4)
  23 Chief elected once more (5)
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5)
  
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sun Jun 21 23:02:06 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11) BLU{ST}E{RINGS}
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9) INFANCIES
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5) APERY
  11 TeNNIs star Agassi for one (5) ANDRE
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9)
  13 Noodle holders? (5)
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9) ESTABLISH
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) AFORESAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5) (-S)OUGHT
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4) TAKE A DRAG
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4) E-MAIL
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5) M ARIA
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9) FOOT LO OS E
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5) NE'ER DO WELLS
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)BRITANNIA
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)UNFED
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9) TENNESSEE
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7)
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7) NASCENT
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5)SWARM
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8) {DEC}{O}{DING}
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4)
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8)
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3)
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9) HOTELIERS
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)DOGFOOD
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4)
  23 Chief elected once more (5)
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5)
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 22 1:10:06 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sad about street circles’ aggressive talks (11) BLU{ST}E{RINGS}
  9 Early periods of existence on fashionable inclinations (9) INFANCIES
  10 Mimicking pea-shelling by discontented Rudy (5) APERY
  11 TeNNIs star Agassi for one (5) ANDRE
  12 Frolicking mates play about circular boat vessel (9) STEAMBOAT?
  13 Noodle holders? (5) NECKS as in Noodle means head?
  15 Set up his stable in a different style (9) ESTABLISH
  18 A number declared: redo dais, as previously mentioned (9) AFORESAID
  21 Should have looked for and dropped Spithead (5) (-S)OUGHT
  22 What a smoker may do with his cigarette (4,1,4) TAKE A DRAG
  24 Half of them suffer a means of communication (1-4) E-MAIL
  26 She begins merrily with a song (5) M ARIA
  27 By a measure see large, leading expeditioner free to go anywhere (9) FOOT LO OS E
  28 Good-for-nothings have horribly sore end around spring (4-2-5) NE'ER DO WELLS
  
  Down
  
  1 Copper for a biscuit brand (9)BRITANNIA
  2 Such a baby must be hungry (5)UNFED
  3 Teens seen cavorting in U.S. state (9) TENNESSEE
  4 Old foreign money given to a girl to send out again (7) REISSUE
  5 Bun at last with primarily alluring aroma coming into being (7) NASCENT
  6 Crowd with arms waving (5)SWARM
  7 Last month Leader of Opposition had urge for spy’s activity (8) {DEC}{O}{DING}
  8 Track books for Indian peasant (4) RYOT
  14 Service music performer within the limits of chancery (8) CROCKERY
  16 With which one might get awl — one is convicted for having…... (6,3) BROKEN LAW
  17 He loiters around with managers of inns (9) HOTELIERS
  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7)
  20 What a canine will eat with relish (7)DOGFOOD
  22 Stomachs obscene writing that’s on the rise (4) TUMS
  23 Chief elected once more (5) AGAIN
  25 A payment demanded to go round the lagoon (5) ATOLL
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 22 1:31:52 2009.

  19 Pin Indian tourist city following extreme malpractice (7) AGRAFFE
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jun 22 3:11:20 2009.

  Wow.. is all I have to say
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 22 3:20:21 2009.

  An exhilarating experience!
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 22 16:41:09 2009.

  Across
  
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4)
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7)
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5)
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4)
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOPKEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2) BUNDLED UP
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3)
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6)
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8)
  
  Down
  
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9)
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2) BRING UP
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12)
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6)
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12)
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9)
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6)
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7)
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7)
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6)
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Mon Jun 22 16:44:16 2009.

  Across
  
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4)
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7)
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5) SEGAL
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4) BUST
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOP KEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2)
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3)
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6)
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8)
  
  Down
  
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9)
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2)
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12)
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6)
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12)
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9)
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6)
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7)
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7)
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6)
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Mon Jun 22 16:46:45 2009.

  Consolidating with Satya, and adding for duplicates
  Across
  
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4)
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7)
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5) SEGAL
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4) BUST
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOPKEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2) BUNDLED UP
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3) OPEN AIR
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6) E MIG RE
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8)
  
  Down
  
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9)
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2) BRING UP
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12)
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6)
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12)
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9)
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6)
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7)
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7)
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6)
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 22 21:43:42 2009.

  Across
  
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4)
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7)
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5) SEGAL
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4) BUST
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOPKEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2) BUNDLED UP
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3) OPEN AIR
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6) E MIG RE
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8)
  
  Down
  
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9)
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2) BRING UP
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12)
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6)
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12)
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9)
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6)
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7) AIMLES{S}
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7) ANDIR{O}{N}
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6) {F}{LYING}
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5) {B}{URSA}
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 22 21:52:05 2009.

  Across
  
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)SEAWARDS
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4)
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7)
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5) SEGAL
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4) BUST
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOPKEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2) BUNDLED UP
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3) OPEN AIR
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6) E MIG RE
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8)
  
  Down
  
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9)
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)SECTS
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2) BRING UP
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12) SCHOLARSHIPS
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6)
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12)
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9)
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6) IBERIA
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7) AIMLES{S}
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7) ANDIR{O}{N}
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6) {F}{LYING}
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5) {B}{URSA}
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jun 22 21:54:29 2009.

  4 DOWN
  CHAIR DOC AND I
  CHICORY- RADICCHIO
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jun 22 21:58:11 2009.

  Across
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4) IDES
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7)
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5) SEGAL
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4) BUST
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOPKEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2) BUNDLED UP
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3) OPEN AIR
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6) E MIG RE
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8)
  Down
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9) RADICCHIO
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2) BRING UP
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12) SCHOLARSHIPS
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6)
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12) CARBURETTORS
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9)
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6)
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7) AIMLES{S}
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7) ANDIR{O}{N}
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6) {F}{LYING}
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5) {B}{URSA}
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jun 22 21:59:48 2009.

  19 ACCROSS
  ROADBLOCKS
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jun 22 22:03:32 2009.

  If 6 ACROSS IS IDES, WAT ABOUT 7DOWN.
  It cant b BRING UP
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 22 22:09:57 2009.

  I thought
  
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4)
  
  should be EBBS.
  
  Was I thinking right?
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 22 22:17:37 2009.

  snarimetla wrote:

  I thought 6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4) should be EBBS. Was I thinking right?

  
  
  Yes you were
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Mon Jun 22 22:24:05 2009.

  One of us not copying and pasting the previous entries correctly:
  
  Across
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)SE A WARDS
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4) IDES EBBS
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)STARED
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7)
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9)
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5) SEGAL
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4) BUST
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOPKEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)ROADB LOCKS
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)MACH
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2) BUNDLED UP
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3) OPEN AIR
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6) E MIG RE
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)S ASS
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8)
  Down
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)EX TEND S
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)W{OR}K, UP
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9) RADICCHIO
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)S ECT S
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2) BRING UP
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12) SCHOLARSHIPS
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6)
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12) CARBURETTORS
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9)
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6)IBERIA
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7) AIMLES{S}
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7) ANDIR{O}{N}
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6) {F}{LYING}
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5) {B}{URSA
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 22 22:45:15 2009.

  Raghunathgaru,
  
  That 3 Dn clue (Work Up) gave me a very hard time. Thanks for figuring it out and for providing the annotation Much appreciated.
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jun 22 22:49:50 2009.

  Deepakji,
  
  Thank you, as well for confirming the EBBS for me. Were I to be wearing a hat, I surely would doff it. Thanks again, sir.
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 22 23:59:08 2009.

  snarimetla wrote:

  Deepakji, Thank you, as well for confirming the EBBS for me. Were I to be wearing a hat, I surely would doff it. Thanks again, sir.

  
  
  My pleasure. Would appreciate if you don't add the Ji at the end of my name, the addition of which is a NI trend. I hail from God's Own Country, which again, the NI's pronounce as Keral, most infuriating.
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 23 0:59:59 2009.

  Across
  1 In the South-East, a hospital room’s facing the ocean (8)SE A WARDS
  6 Tides favourable for boating departures (4) IDES EBBS
  9 Got one’s eyes fixed? (6)STARED
  10 Provided physician returns quietly, it might be in the creel (7) CODFISH
  13 Gives the word to the woman about big cats (9) ANNOUNCES
  14 “Love Story” author Erich (5) SEGAL
  15 Unmatchable defeat? (4) BUST
  16 One who has things in store for you (10) SHOPKEEPER
  19 Jams following collapse of board: these will hinder your progress (10)ROADB LOCKS
  21 Advance without resistance in measure for fast fliers (4)MACH
  24 Dull run for circus or zoo employee (5) TAMER
  25 Dressed warmly (7,2) BUNDLED UP
  26 Nothing to write and broadcast about type of mall (4-3) OPEN AIR
  27 Alien before boarding plane (6) E MIG RE
  28 Insolent talk by small, stable figure? (4)S ASS
  29 Becoming old, clergyman goes in for retaliation (8) AVENGING?
  Down
  2 Makes tense former wife to care for son (7)EX TEND S
  3 Develop an alternative in a week for the State (4,2)W{OR}K, UP
  4 Chair, doc and I produce a variety of chicory (9) RADICCHIO
  5 Faith groups change tec in seconds (5)S ECT S
  7 Put forward for discussion bird-identifier thrust on the State by bureaucrat’s head (5,2) BRING UP
  8 Rich? So splash out with financial grants to students (12) SCHOLARSHIPS
  11 The woman goes through trash-talk for items of food (6) DISHES
  12 Engine parts from crate burst or fell apart (12) CARBURETTORS
  17 Dog takes a leak skirting maharaja at the end of palace (9) PEKINGESE
  18 Head away from wintry Russian area to European peninsula (6)IBERIA
  20 Haphazard distribution of e-mails by premier secretary (7) AIMLES{S}
  22 Indra forged nothing new in firedog (7) ANDIR{O}{N}
  23 Female is mendacious about aviation (6) {F}{LYING}
  25 Black Roman bear in Turkish city (5) {B}{URSA
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 23 1:10:45 2009.

  deepakgita wrote:

  snarimetla wrote: Deepakji, Thank you, as well for confirming the EBBS for me. Were I to be wearing a hat, I surely would doff it. Thanks again, sir. My pleasure. Would appreciate if you don't add the Ji at the end of my name, the addition of which is a NI trend. I hail from God's Own Country, which again, the NI's pronounce as Keral, most infuriating.

  
  
  Please accept my apologies for appending the offending ji to your name. As a person from Andhra originally, my natural tendency would have been to add 'garu' at the end, or as a graduate of KREC Surathkal and being somewhat fluent in Kannada and recognizing that you live in Bangalore, my second option was to add 'avure'. No matter what, addressing you with respect, with great respect, is something I'm absolutely certain about. May I, then ask you how might I address you?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 23 3:02:50 2009.

  What a dilemma of appellation! Recalling one hubber with the habit of calling everybody with 'nga' after his name! One country-many states, one world many countries! All on the same platform of friendly interaction- the marvel of internet!
  
  Continuing exhilaration!
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 23 9:17:23 2009.

  snarimetla wrote:

  deepakgita wrote: snarimetla wrote: Deepakji, Thank you, as well for confirming the EBBS for me. Were I to be wearing a hat, I surely would doff it. Thanks again, sir. My pleasure. Would appreciate if you don't add the Ji at the end of my name, the addition of which is a NI trend. I hail from God's Own Country, which again, the NI's pronounce as Keral, most infuriating. Please accept my apologies for appending the offending ji to your name. As a person from Andhra originally, my natural tendency would have been to add 'garu' at the end, or as a graduate of KREC Surathkal and being somewhat fluent in Kannada and recognizing that you live in Bangalore, my second option was to add 'avure'. No matter what, addressing you with respect, with great respect, is something I'm absolutely certain about. May I, then ask you how might I address you?

  
  
  No need for any apologies as you have done nothing wrong, it's just that the 'Ji' bugs, but what bugs me more is when people add 'nathan' to my surname which is a plain Gopinath. They feel that all South Indian names ends with "nathan"!!!
  
  Just calling me Deepak would do
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 23 9:19:56 2009.

  pavalamani pragasam wrote:

  What a dilemma of appellation! Recalling one hubber with the habit of calling everybody with 'nga' after his name! One country-many states, one world many countries! All on the same platform of friendly interaction- the marvel of internet! Continuing exhilaration!

  
  
  Deepaknga!!! sounds
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 23 9:24:35 2009.

  That seems to be the modern/internet etiquette code!
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 23 22:04:23 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Thinly break down in cunning surroundings (8)S{PARSE}LY
  5 Writer, with heart problem, not in a state (6)PEN{ANG}
  9 A female and I hang out with a neighbouring countryman (7)
  10 Walks ostentatiously in states where deposit is found (7)
  11 Party committee’s hastily built in wretchedly poor environment (9)
  12 Woman’s first advantage with golf club (5)
  13 Standard refusal to foreign postal service (4)
  14 The kind of provisions a consumer will want to buy (4-5)
  17 Describing the classification of apex committees (4-5)
  19 Net the setter and be quiet (4)
  23 Trusts the man’s accepted work (5)
  24 Eyes pacts for disposal of trays in the printer’s shop (9)
  25 It might be plucked by Luke, Lee, any other (7)
  26 Regret about the withdrawal of night train (7)
  27 Cow not about to rush along (6)
  28 ”The mother of corruption,” according to Montaigne (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Taking photograph of son having forty winks (8)
  2 Sort of personality that is not rounded (7)
  3 It includes section on ancient city (6)
  4 Where retiree uncle’s stretching it out? (7,6)
  6 Direction in which a steward moves (8)
  7 A newspaperman covering cellblock is given an honour (7)
  8 Guess wildly premier tailor has sleeve insert (6)
  10 Being easily enraged, the Rep stormed furiously (5-8)
  15 Sponge he employed as agent in chemical warfare (8)
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8)
  18 Mark, I am with the journalists (7)
  20 Concentration of ascetic in overwhelming cold (7)
  21 The endless dash for songbird (6)TH(-e){RUSH}
  22 Assail the ambassador after leave (6) SCAT{HE}
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 23 22:19:00 2009.

  A hard nut to crack!!!
  
  Across
  
  1 Thinly break down in cunning surroundings (8)S{PARSE}LY
  5 Writer, with heart problem, not in a state (6)PEN{ANG}
  9 A female and I hang out with a neighbouring countryman (7)
  10 Walks ostentatiously in states where deposit is found (7)
  11 Party committee’s hastily built in wretchedly poor environment (9)
  12 Woman’s first advantage with golf club (5)
  13 Standard refusal to foreign postal service (4)
  14 The kind of provisions a consumer will want to buy (4-5)BEST-GRADE
  17 Describing the classification of apex committees (4-5)
  19 Net the setter and be quiet (4)
  23 Trusts the man’s accepted work (5)
  24 Eyes pacts for disposal of trays in the printer’s shop (9)
  25 It might be plucked by Luke, Lee, any other (7)
  26 Regret about the withdrawal of night train (7)
  27 Cow not about to rush along (6)
  28 ”The mother of corruption,” according to Montaigne (8)IDLENESS
  
  Down
  
  1 Taking photograph of son having forty winks (8)[SNAPPING[/B]
  2 Sort of personality that is not rounded (7)
  3 It includes section on ancient city (6)
  4 Where retiree uncle’s stretching it out? (7,6)
  6 Direction in which a steward moves (8)EASTWARD
  7 A newspaperman covering cellblock is given an honour (7)
  8 Guess wildly premier tailor has sleeve insert (6)
  10 Being easily enraged, the Rep stormed furiously (5-8)
  15 Sponge he employed as agent in chemical warfare (8)
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8)
  18 Mark, I am with the journalists (7)
  20 Concentration of ascetic in overwhelming cold (7)
  21 The endless dash for songbird (6)TH(-e){RUSH}
  22 Assail the ambassador after leave (6) SCAT{HE}
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 23 22:21:51 2009.

  deepakgita wrote:

  pavalamani pragasam wrote: What a dilemma of appellation! Recalling one hubber with the habit of calling everybody with 'nga' after his name! One country-many states, one world many countries! All on the same platform of friendly interaction- the marvel of internet! Continuing exhilaration! Deepaknga!!! sounds

  
  
  Yes, it sounds very funny even to read with all our names! To imagine its pronunciation ought to give the same reaction you got!!!
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jun 23 22:33:38 2009.

  Mam
  y only threee frm ur side.
  Except EASTWARD I am not able to solve anythng yet
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 23 22:39:27 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Thinly break down in cunning surroundings (8)S{PARSE}LY
  5 Writer, with heart problem, not in a state (6)PEN{ANG}
  9 A female and I hang out with a neighbouring countryman (7)
  10 Walks ostentatiously in states where deposit is found (7)
  11 Party committee’s hastily built in wretchedly poor environment (9)
  12 Woman’s first advantage with golf club (5)
  13 Standard refusal to foreign postal service (4)
  14 The kind of provisions a consumer will want to buy (4-5)BEST-GRADE
  17 Describing the classification of apex committees (4-5)
  19 Net the setter and be quiet (4)
  23 Trusts the man’s accepted work (5)
  24 Eyes pacts for disposal of trays in the printer’s shop (9)
  25 It might be plucked by Luke, Lee, any other (7) UKELELE
  26 Regret about the withdrawal of night train (7)
  27 Cow not about to rush along (6)
  28 ”The mother of corruption,” according to Montaigne (8)IDLENESS
  
  Down
  
  1 Taking photograph of son having forty winks (8)[SNAPPING[/B]
  2 Sort of personality that is not rounded (7)
  3 It includes section on ancient city (6)
  4 Where retiree uncle’s stretching it out? (7,6)
  6 Direction in which a steward moves (8)EASTWARD
  7 A newspaperman covering cellblock is given an honour (7) AWARDED
  8 Guess wildly premier tailor has sleeve insert (6) GUSSET
  10 Being easily enraged, the Rep stormed furiously (5-8) SHORT TEMPERED
  15 Sponge he employed as agent in chemical warfare (8)
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8)
  18 Mark, I am with the journalists (7)
  20 Concentration of ascetic in overwhelming cold (7)
  21 The endless dash for songbird (6)TH(-e){RUSH}
  22 Assail the ambassador after leave (6) SCAT{HE}
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 23 22:40:28 2009.

  An oversight! I said it is a hard nut to crack!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 23 22:45:02 2009.

  
  My remaining quota:(typing error in the previous post:missed bracket)
  
  
  Across
  
  1 Thinly break down in cunning surroundings (8)S{PARSE}LY
  5 Writer, with heart problem, not in a state (6)PEN{ANG}
  9 A female and I hang out with a neighbouring countryman (7)
  10 Walks ostentatiously in states where deposit is found (7)
  11 Party committee’s hastily built in wretchedly poor environment (9)
  12 Woman’s first advantage with golf club (5)
  13 Standard refusal to foreign postal service (4)
  14 The kind of provisions a consumer will want to buy (4-5)BEST-GRADE
  17 Describing the classification of apex committees (4-5)
  19 Net the setter and be quiet (4)
  23 Trusts the man’s accepted work (5)
  24 Eyes pacts for disposal of trays in the printer’s shop (9)
  25 It might be plucked by Luke, Lee, any other (7) UKELELE
  26 Regret about the withdrawal of night train (7)
  27 Cow not about to rush along (6)
  28 ”The mother of corruption,” according to Montaigne (8)IDLENESS
  
  Down
  
  1 Taking photograph of son having forty winks (8)SNAPPING
  2 Sort of personality that is not rounded (7)
  3 It includes section on ancient city (6)
  4 Where retiree uncle’s stretching it out? (7,6)
  6 Direction in which a steward moves (8)EASTWARD
  7 A newspaperman covering cellblock is given an honour (7) AWARDED
  8 Guess wildly premier tailor has sleeve insert (6) GUSSET
  10 Being easily enraged, the Rep stormed furiously (5-8) SHORT TEMPERED
  15 Sponge he employed as agent in chemical warfare (8)
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8)
  18 Mark, I am with the journalists (7)
  20 Concentration of ascetic in overwhelming cold (7)
  21 The endless dash for songbird (6)TH(-e){RUSH}
  22 Assail the ambassador after leave (6) SCAT{HE}
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jun 23 23:02:01 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Thinly break down in cunning surroundings (8)S{PARSE}LY
  5 Writer, with heart problem, not in a state (6)PEN{ANG}
  9 A female and I hang out with a neighbouring countryman (7)AFGHANI
  10 Walks ostentatiously in states where deposit is found (7) SASHAYS
  11 Party committee’s hastily built in wretchedly poor environment (9) POLITBURO
  12 Woman’s first advantage with golf club (5)
  13 Standard refusal to foreign postal service (4)
  14 The kind of provisions a consumer will want to buy (4-5)BEST-GRADE
  17 Describing the classification of apex committees (4-5)
  19 Net the setter and be quiet (4)
  23 Trusts the man’s accepted work (5)
  24 Eyes pacts for disposal of trays in the printer’s shop (9)
  25 It might be plucked by Luke, Lee, any other (7) UKELELE
  26 Regret about the withdrawal of night train (7)
  27 Cow not about to rush along (6)
  28 ”The mother of corruption,” according to Montaigne (8)IDLENESS
  
  Down
  
  1 Taking photograph of son having forty winks (8)SNAPPING
  2 Sort of personality that is not rounded (7) ANGULAR
  3 It includes section on ancient city (6)
  4 Where retiree uncle’s stretching it out? (7,6)
  6 Direction in which a steward moves (8)EASTWARD
  7 A newspaperman covering cellblock is given an honour (7) AWARDED
  8 Guess wildly premier tailor has sleeve insert (6) GUSSET
  10 Being easily enraged, the Rep stormed furiously (5-8) SHORT TEMPERED
  15 Sponge he employed as agent in chemical warfare (8)
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8)
  18 Mark, I am with the journalists (7)
  20 Concentration of ascetic in overwhelming cold (7)
  21 The endless dash for songbird (6)TH(-e){RUSH}
  22 Assail the ambassador after leave (6) SCAT{HE}
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jun 23 23:05:52 2009.

  Across
  1 Thinly break down in cunning surroundings (8)S{PARSE}LY
  5 Writer, with heart problem, not in a state (6)PEN{ANG}
  9 A female and I hang out with a neighbouring countryman (7)AFGHANI
  10 Walks ostentatiously in states where deposit is found (7) SASHAYS
  11 Party committee’s hastily built in wretchedly poor environment (9) POLITBURO
  12 Woman’s first advantage with golf club (5) WEDGE
  13 Standard refusal to foreign postal service (4) NORM
  14 The kind of provisions a consumer will want to buy (4-5)BEST-GRADE
  17 Describing the classification of apex committees (4-5) HIGH LEVEL
  19 Net the setter and be quiet (4)
  23 Trusts the man’s accepted work (5)
  24 Eyes pacts for disposal of trays in the printer’s shop (9)
  25 It might be plucked by Luke, Lee, any other (7) UKELELE
  26 Regret about the withdrawal of night train (7)
  27 Cow not about to rush along (6)
  28 ”The mother of corruption,” according to Montaigne (8)IDLENESS
  Down
  1 Taking photograph of son having forty winks (8)SNAPPING
  2 Sort of personality that is not rounded (7) ANGULAR
  3 It includes section on ancient city (6) SPARTA
  4 Where retiree uncle’s stretching it out? (7,6) LEISURE CENTRE
  6 Direction in which a steward moves (8)EASTWARD
  7 A newspaperman covering cellblock is given an honour (7) AWARDED
  8 Guess wildly premier tailor has sleeve insert (6) GUSSET
  10 Being easily enraged, the Rep stormed furiously (5-8) SHORT TEMPERED
  15 Sponge he employed as agent in chemical warfare (8)
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8)
  18 Mark, I am with the journalists (7)
  20 Concentration of ascetic in overwhelming cold (7)
  21 The endless dash for songbird (6)TH(-e){RUSH}
  22 Assail the ambassador after leave (6) SCAT{HE}
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jun 23 23:07:16 2009.

  Sorry, I appear to have put in 5....
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 23 23:32:17 2009.

  Boy! Was this tough or what!!! Still two left
  
  Across
  1 Thinly break down in cunning surroundings (8)S{PARSE}LY
  5 Writer, with heart problem, not in a state (6)PEN{ANG}
  9 A female and I hang out with a neighbouring countryman (7)AFGHANI
  10 Walks ostentatiously in states where deposit is found (7) SASHAYS
  11 Party committee’s hastily built in wretchedly poor environment (9) POLITBURO
  12 Woman’s first advantage with golf club (5) WEDGE
  13 Standard refusal to foreign postal service (4) NORM
  14 The kind of provisions a consumer will want to buy (4-5)BEST-GRADE
  17 Describing the classification of apex committees (4-5) HIGH LEVEL
  19 Net the setter and be quiet (4) MESH
  23 Trusts the man’s accepted work (5) HOPES
  24 Eyes pacts for disposal of trays in the printer’s shop (9) TYPECASES
  25 It might be plucked by Luke, Lee, any other (7) UKELELE
  26 Regret about the withdrawal of night train (7) RETINUE
  27 Cow not about to rush along (6)
  28 ”The mother of corruption,” according to Montaigne (8)IDLENESS
  Down
  1 Taking photograph of son having forty winks (8)SNAPPING
  2 Sort of personality that is not rounded (7) ANGULAR
  3 It includes section on ancient city (6) SPARTA
  4 Where retiree uncle’s stretching it out? (7,6) LEISURE CENTRE
  6 Direction in which a steward moves (8)EASTWARD
  7 A newspaperman covering cellblock is given an honour (7) AWARDED
  8 Guess wildly premier tailor has sleeve insert (6) GUSSET
  10 Being easily enraged, the Rep stormed furiously (5-8) SHORT TEMPERED
  15 Sponge he employed as agent in chemical warfare (8) PHOSGENE
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8)
  18 Mark, I am with the journalists (7) IMPRESS
  20 Concentration of ascetic in overwhelming cold (7) ESSENCE
  21 The endless dash for songbird (6)TH(-e){RUSH}
  22 Assail the ambassador after leave (6) SCAT{HE}
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 23 23:46:50 2009.

  Dang! Don't know how I missed this.
  
  16 Drinks in endless card game with important side (8) WHISKEYS as in WHIST - T + KEY + S(ide)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jun 24 0:07:49 2009.

  snarimetla,
  You are an hour early with your wrap up attempt
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jun 24 0:16:27 2009.

  Oops! Sorry.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 24 0:19:14 2009.

  Overall overenthusiasm!!!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jun 24 0:29:24 2009.

  Deepakgita,
  
  Forgive Narimetla, when he saw the name of his favourite drink, he just could not hold himself back...
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jun 24 0:43:51 2009.

  pammechchu wrote:

  Deepakgita, Forgive Narimetla, when he saw the name of his favourite drink, he just could not hold himself back...

  
  
  Pammechchu,
  
  That was quite perceptive of you!!! In fact, Lynchburg, the place where they make Jack Daniels is about 50 miles from where I live.
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Jun 24 1:56:23 2009.

  27 Cow not about to rush along (6) HASTEN??
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jun 24 2:18:08 2009.

  27 Cow not about to rush along (6) HASTEN??
  
  (-c)HASTEN
  
  See an interesting discussion on this in my blog at
  
  http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jun 24 2:20:08 2009.

  snarimetla wrote:

  pammechchu wrote: Deepakgita, Forgive Narimetla, when he saw the name of his favourite drink, he just could not hold himself back... Pammechchu, That was quite perceptive of you!!! In fact, Lynchburg, the place where they make Jack Daniels is about 50 miles from where I live.

  
  snarimetla you can have a drink on my name as well, but without the 'Ji'.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jun 24 3:25:47 2009.

  Narimetla,
  
  Lucky you...
  
  Have two on my name...
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Wed Jun 24 3:44:42 2009.

  How names get bungled when we are out of homeland is visible here
  
  We normally resort to using first names, which in the case of Narimetla has been changed to surname / family name.
  
  The concept of family name itself is quite funny for people from south (not generalizing it much). Interestingly we are not the only ones impacted by this need for Name/Surname westernization.
  
  Iceland and the Nordic countries use "karana payar" or situational names. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_names
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 24 9:09:05 2009.

  pammechchu wrote:

  Narimetla, Lucky you... Have two on my name...

  
  
  Turning the Hub into pub?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 24 9:09:57 2009.

  deepakgita wrote:

  27 Cow not about to rush along (6) HASTEN?? (-c)HASTEN See an interesting discussion on this in my blog at http://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/

  
  
  Quite a debate!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jun 24 9:11:14 2009.

  Lively atmosphere!
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jun 24 17:05:37 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Big letter without one hint of antipathy added (7)
  5 All the stuffing is poisonous (6)
  9 Municipal gathering of four or six in hundreds (5)
  10 Nut is apt to wander over Chennai ignoring backward girl for nothing (9)
  11 Homeric journey (7)
  12 Thought on opening ornate wing (7)
  13 Two-way detective system (5)
  14 Make clear changes in the glen (9)
  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4)
  19 That man content with account recalling Old Testament prophet (5)
  21 Small queen gets debt notices — it’s grave (7)
  23 Having excessive interest in oneself, hurried back with cold credo (7) NARCISM
  24 Not broadcasting anymore (3,3,3)
  25 Prohibit workers’ language (5)
  26 I almost adhere to a Wagnerian heroine (6)
  27 Feed distributed in hours (7) NOURISH
  
  Down
  
  1 Some chip arising from Corp. room crises (14)
  2 Do save diligently, hoarding last of bay, crinkled (7)
  3 Canine’s neighbour? (7)
  4 Complaint Emmy heaps senselessly (9)
  5 Girl on old loop line (5)
  6 Cha served up is no good? Annoying! (7)
  7 Non-believer is at the jumble (7) ATHEIST Hey, that's me!
  8 Low in spirits, a dentist might look here (4,2,3,5)
  15 See the woman smile at German legendary figure (9)
  17 Decanters for soldiers in restaurants (7)
  18 Nothing in ruined chapel is of high significance (7) EPOCHAL
  19 Ram is up with Ben Adhem to see African stork (7)
  20 Greek character against wine of Tuscany (7)
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jun 24 21:47:00 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Big letter without one hint of antipathy added (7) MASSIVE
  5 All the stuffing is poisonous (6) LETHAL
  9 Municipal gathering of four or six in hundreds (5) CIVIC
  10 Nut is apt to wander over Chennai ignoring backward girl for nothing (9) PISTACHIO
  11 Homeric journey (7)
  12 Thought on opening ornate wing (7)
  13 Two-way detective system (5)
  14 Make clear changes in the glen (9)
  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4)
  19 That man content with account recalling Old Testament prophet (5)
  21 Small queen gets debt notices — it’s grave (7)
  23 Having excessive interest in oneself, hurried back with cold credo (7) NARCISM
  24 Not broadcasting anymore (3,3,3)
  25 Prohibit workers’ language (5)
  26 I almost adhere to a Wagnerian heroine (6)
  27 Feed distributed in hours (7) NOURISH
  
  Down
  
  1 Some chip arising from Corp. room crises (14)
  2 Do save diligently, hoarding last of bay, crinkled (7)
  3 Canine’s neighbour? (7)
  4 Complaint Emmy heaps senselessly (9)
  5 Girl on old loop line (5)
  6 Cha served up is no good? Annoying! (7)
  7 Non-believer is at the jumble (7) ATHEIST Hey, that's me!
  8 Low in spirits, a dentist might look here (4,2,3,5)
  15 See the woman smile at German legendary figure (9)
  17 Decanters for soldiers in restaurants (7)
  18 Nothing in ruined chapel is of high significance (7) EPOCHAL
  19 Ram is up with Ben Adhem to see African stork (7)
  20 Greek character against wine of Tuscany (7)
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Jun 24 21:47:14 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Big letter without one hint of antipathy added (7) MASSIVE
  5 All the stuffing is poisonous (6) LETHAL
  9 Municipal gathering of four or six in hundreds (5) CIVIC
  10 Nut is apt to wander over Chennai ignoring backward girl for nothing (9)PISTACHIO
  11 Homeric journey (7)
  12 Thought on opening ornate wing (7)
  13 Two-way detective system (5)
  14 Make clear changes in the glen (9)
  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4) CYCLE PATH
  19 That man content with account recalling Old Testament prophet (5)
  21 Small queen gets debt notices — it’s grave (7)
  23 Having excessive interest in oneself, hurried back with cold credo (7) NARCISM
  24 Not broadcasting anymore (3,3,3)
  25 Prohibit workers’ language (5)
  26 I almost adhere to a Wagnerian heroine (6)
  27 Feed distributed in hours (7) NOURISH
  
  Down
  
  1 Some chip arising from Corp. room crises (14) MICROPROCESSOR
  2 Do save diligently, hoarding last of bay, crinkled (7)
  3 Canine’s neighbour? (7)
  4 Complaint Emmy heaps senselessly (9) EMPHYSEMA
  5 Girl on old loop line (5)
  6 Cha served up is no good? Annoying! (7)
  7 Non-believer is at the jumble (7) ATHEIST Hey, that's me!
  8 Low in spirits, a dentist might look here (4,2,3,5) DOWN IN THE MOUTH
  15 See the woman smile at German legendary figure (9)
  17 Decanters for soldiers in restaurants (7)
  18 Nothing in ruined chapel is of high significance (7) EPOCHAL
  19 Ram is up with Ben Adhem to see African stork (7)
  20 Greek character against wine of Tuscany (7)
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jun 24 21:59:26 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Big letter without one hint of antipathy added (7) MASSIVE
  5 All the stuffing is poisonous (6) LETHAL
  9 Municipal gathering of four or six in hundreds (5) CIVIC
  10 Nut is apt to wander over Chennai ignoring backward girl for nothing (9)PISTACHIO
  11 Homeric journey (7)
  12 Thought on opening ornate wing (7)
  13 Two-way detective system (5)
  14 Make clear changes in the glen (9) ENLIGHTEN
  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4) CYCLE RACE
  19 That man content with account recalling Old Testament prophet (5)
  21 Small queen gets debt notices — it’s grave (7)
  23 Having excessive interest in oneself, hurried back with cold credo (7) NARCISM
  24 Not broadcasting anymore (3,3,3) OFF THE AIR
  25 Prohibit workers’ language (5)
  26 I almost adhere to a Wagnerian heroine (6) ISOLDE
  27 Feed distributed in hours (7) NOURISH
  
  Down
  
  1 Some chip arising from Corp. room crises (14) MICROPROCESSOR
  2 Do save diligently, hoarding last of bay, crinkled (7)
  3 Canine’s neighbour? (7)
  4 Complaint Emmy heaps senselessly (9) EMPHYSEMA
  5 Girl on old loop line (5)
  6 Cha served up is no good? Annoying! (7)
  7 Non-believer is at the jumble (7) ATHEIST Hey, that's me!
  8 Low in spirits, a dentist might look here (4,2,3,5) DOWN IN THE MOUTH
  15 See the woman smile at German legendary figure (9)
  17 Decanters for soldiers in restaurants (7)
  18 Nothing in ruined chapel is of high significance (7) EPOCHAL
  19 Ram is up with Ben Adhem to see African stork (7) MARABOU
  20 Greek character against wine of Tuscany (7)
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Jun 24 22:09:11 2009.

  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4) CYCLE PATH
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Wed Jun 24 22:35:00 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Big letter without one hint of antipathy added (7) MASSIVE
  5 All the stuffing is poisonous (6) LETHAL
  9 Municipal gathering of four or six in hundreds (5) CIVIC
  10 Nut is apt to wander over Chennai ignoring backward girl for nothing (9)PISTACHIO
  11 Homeric journey (7) ODYSSEY[CD]
  12 Thought on opening ornate wing (7)
  13 Two-way detective system (5)
  14 Make clear changes in the glen (9) ENLIGHTEN
  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4) CYCLE RACE
  19 That man content with account recalling Old Testament prophet (5)
  21 Small queen gets debt notices — it’s grave (7) S ER IOUS
  23 Having excessive interest in oneself, hurried back with cold credo (7) NARCISM
  24 Not broadcasting anymore (3,3,3) OFF THE AIR
  25 Prohibit workers’ language (5)BAN TU[TU= Trade Union]
  26 I almost adhere to a Wagnerian heroine (6) ISOLDE
  27 Feed distributed in hours (7) NOURISH
  
  Down
  
  1 Some chip arising from Corp. room crises (14) MICROPROCESSOR
  2 Do save diligently, hoarding last of bay, crinkled (7)
  3 Canine’s neighbour? (7)
  4 Complaint Emmy heaps senselessly (9) EMPHYSEMA
  5 Girl on old loop line (5) LASS O
  6 Cha served up is no good? Annoying! (7)
  7 Non-believer is at the jumble (7) ATHEIST Hey, that's me!
  8 Low in spirits, a dentist might look here (4,2,3,5) DOWN IN THE MOUTH
  15 See the woman smile at German legendary figure (9)
  17 Decanters for soldiers in restaurants (7)
  18 Nothing in ruined chapel is of high significance (7) EPOCHAL
  19 Ram is up with Ben Adhem to see African stork (7) MARABOU
  20 Greek character against wine of Tuscany (7)
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Wed Jun 24 22:47:26 2009.

  12 ACROSS
  OPINION
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Wed Jun 24 22:49:47 2009.

  13 ACROSS
  RADAR
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Wed Jun 24 23:47:06 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Big letter without one hint of antipathy added (7) MASSIVE
  5 All the stuffing is poisonous (6) LETHAL
  9 Municipal gathering of four or six in hundreds (5) CIVIC
  10 Nut is apt to wander over Chennai ignoring backward girl for nothing (9)PISTACHIO
  11 Homeric journey (7) ODYSSEY[CD]
  12 Thought on opening ornate wing (7)
  13 Two-way detective system (5)
  14 Make clear changes in the glen (9) ENLIGHTEN
  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4) CYCLE RACE
  19 That man content with account recalling Old Testament prophet (5) MICAH
  21 Small queen gets debt notices — it’s grave (7) S ER IOUS
  23 Having excessive interest in oneself, hurried back with cold credo (7) NARCISM
  24 Not broadcasting anymore (3,3,3) OFF THE AIR
  25 Prohibit workers’ language (5)BAN TU[TU= Trade Union]
  26 I almost adhere to a Wagnerian heroine (6) ISOLDE
  27 Feed distributed in hours (7) NOURISH
  
  Down
  
  1 Some chip arising from Corp. room crises (14) MICROPROCESSOR
  2 Do save diligently, hoarding last of bay, crinkled (7) SAVOYED?
  3 Canine’s neighbour? (7) INCISOR
  4 Complaint Emmy heaps senselessly (9) EMPHYSEMA
  5 Girl on old loop line (5) LASS O
  6 Cha served up is no good? Annoying! (7) TEASING
  7 Non-believer is at the jumble (7) ATHEIST Hey, that's me!
  8 Low in spirits, a dentist might look here (4,2,3,5) DOWN IN THE MOUTH
  15 See the woman smile at German legendary figure (9) LOHENGRIN
  17 Decanters for soldiers in restaurants (7)
  18 Nothing in ruined chapel is of high significance (7) EPOCHAL
  19 Ram is up with Ben Adhem to see African stork (7) MARABOU
  20 Greek character against wine of Tuscany (7)
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 25 0:02:04 2009.

  My pleasure to wrap up!
  
  
  Across
  
  1 Big letter without one hint of antipathy added (7) MASSIVE
  5 All the stuffing is poisonous (6) LETHAL
  9 Municipal gathering of four or six in hundreds (5) CIVIC
  10 Nut is apt to wander over Chennai ignoring backward girl for nothing (9)PISTACHIO
  11 Homeric journey (7) ODYSSEY[CD]
  12 Thought on opening ornate wing (7) OPINION
  13 Two-way detective system (5) RADAR
  14 Make clear changes in the glen (9) ENLIGHTEN
  16 Where pedallers may have a free run (5,4) CYCLE RACE
  19 That man content with account recalling Old Testament prophet (5) MICAH
  21 Small queen gets debt notices — it’s grave (7) S ER IOUS
  23 Having excessive interest in oneself, hurried back with cold credo (7) NARCISM
  24 Not broadcasting anymore (3,3,3) OFF THE AIR
  25 Prohibit workers’ language (5)BAN TU[TU= Trade Union]
  26 I almost adhere to a Wagnerian heroine (6) ISOLDE
  27 Feed distributed in hours (7) NOURISH
  
  Down
  
  1 Some chip arising from Corp. room crises (14) MICROPROCESSOR
  2 Do save diligently, hoarding last of bay, crinkled (7) SAVOYED
  3 Canine’s neighbour? (7) INCISOR
  4 Complaint Emmy heaps senselessly (9) EMPHYSEMA
  5 Girl on old loop line (5) LASS O
  6 Cha served up is no good? Annoying! (7) TEASING
  7 Non-believer is at the jumble (7) ATHEIST Hey, that's me!
  8 Low in spirits, a dentist might look here (4,2,3,5) DOWN IN THE MOUTH
  15 See the woman smile at German legendary figure (9) LOHENGRIN
  17 Decanters for soldiers in restaurants (7)CARAFFES
  18 Nothing in ruined chapel is of high significance (7) EPOCHAL
  19 Ram is up with Ben Adhem to see African stork (7) MARABOU
  20 Greek character against wine of Tuscany (7)CHIANTI
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)GHOST
  
  
  
  Exciting/exhilarating morning exercise!
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jun 25 0:15:54 2009.

  PPMadam,
  
  I'm sure you meant to say SHADE instead of GHOST.
  
  22 A ghostly colour? (5)GHOST
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 25 0:33:30 2009.

  Sleeping with eyes wide open!!! Blame it on the balmy B'lore weather!!!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jun 25 20:51:08 2009.

  Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4)
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6)
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7)
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7)
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6)
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4)
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5)
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10)
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4)
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8)
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6)
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4)
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7)
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6)
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3)
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6)
  4 Intend to be average (4)
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8)
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7)
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7)
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9)
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3)
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7)
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6)
  25 Batik worker? (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jun 25 21:22:57 2009.

  
  Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4) HAND PUMP
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6)
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7)
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7)
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6)
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4)
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5)
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10)
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4)
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8)
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6)
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4) NOT GOOD
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7)
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6)
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3)
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6)
  4 Intend to be average (4)MEAN
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8)
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7)
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7)
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9)
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3)
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)REMOTER
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7)
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6)
  25 Batik worker? (4)
  
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jun 25 21:53:41 2009.

  Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4) HAND PUMP
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6)
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7) ATLANTA
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7) REWRITE
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6) TIMING
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4)
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5)
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10) STRENGTHEN
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4)
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8)
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6)
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4) NOT GOOD
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7)
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6)
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3)
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE
  2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6)
  4 Intend to be average (4)MEAN
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8)
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7)
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7)
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9)
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3)
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)REMOTER
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7)
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6)
  25 Batik worker? (4)
  
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Thu Jun 25 22:29:05 2009.

  Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4) HAND PUMP
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6)
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7) ATLANTA
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7) REWRITE
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6) TIMING
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4)
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5)
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10) STRENGTHEN
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4) SCOT
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8)
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6)
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4) NOT GOOD
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7) Y AVA PAI
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6)
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3)
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE
  2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6) PINING *
  4 Intend to be average (4)MEAN
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8)
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7)
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7)
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9)
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3)
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)REMOTER
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7) CHE A PER {REP <-}
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6)
  25 Batik worker? (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jun 25 23:08:53 2009.

  Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4) HAND PUMP
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6)
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7) ATLANTA
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7) REWRITE
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6) TIMING
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4)
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5)
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10) STRENGTHEN
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4) SCOT
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8)
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6) ORDEAL
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4) NOT GOOD
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7) Y AVA PAI
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6) ERRATA
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3)
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE
  2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6) PINING *
  4 Intend to be average (4)MEAN
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8)
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7)
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7)
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9)
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3) SNEAK OUT
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)REMOTER
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7) CHE A PER {REP <-}
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6) GRAVEL
  25 Batik worker? (4)
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Thu Jun 25 23:12:09 2009.

  [tscii]Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4) HAND PUMP
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6)
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7) ATLANTA
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7) REWRITE
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6) TIMING
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4)
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5)
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10) STRENGTHEN
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4) SCOT
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8) REMNANTS
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6) ORDEAL
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4) NOT GOOD
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7) Y AVA PAI
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6) ERRATA
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3)
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE
  2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6) PINING *
  4 Intend to be average (4)MEAN
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8) COWBELLS
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7) UNITARD
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7) THERES NO TELLING
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9)
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3) SNEAK OUT
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)REMOTER
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7) CHE A PER {REP <-}
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6) GRAVEL
  25 Batik worker? (4)
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Thu Jun 25 23:33:11 2009.

  Narimetla can drink to his heart's content.
  
  If it was WHISKEY one day, it was CHIANTI on another day and GIN-COCKTAIL yet another day.
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Thu Jun 25 23:44:55 2009.

  Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4) HAND PUMP
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6) A C QUIT
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7) ATLANTA
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7) REWRITE
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6) TIMING
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4)
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5) SUGAR LADEN
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10) STRENGTHEN
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4) SCOT
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8) REMNANTS
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6) ORDEAL
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4) NOT GOOD
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7) Y AVA PAI
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6) ERRATA
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3) DRILL RIG
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE
  2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6) PINING *
  4 Intend to be average (4)MEAN
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8) COWBELLS
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7) UNITARD
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7) THERES NO TELLING
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9) MUL(T I(TU)D)E
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3) SNEAK OUT
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)REMOTER
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7) CHE A PER {REP <-}
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6) GRAVEL
  25 Batik worker? (4)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jun 26 0:32:47 2009.

  Time to wrap this up, huh.
  
  Across
  1 Worker to draw out with water supply application (4,4) HAND PUMP
  5 Free of charge, a hundred leave (6) A C QUIT
  10 A primarily temperamental worker in one U.S. city or another (7) ATLANTA
  11 Edit writer’s composition about end of disturbance (7) REWRITE
  12 Incomplete hint by Chinese dynasty on comedian’s necessity (6) TIMING
  13 What a model or a clock must have for a presentable appearance (4,4) NICE FACE
  15 Lionized one backs old dynasty (4) IDOL
  16 Such dishes and drinks won’t do for people with glucose intolerance (5-5) SUGAR LADEN
  18 Excited gents overrun at that time to tune up (10) STRENGTHEN
  20 Second bed for foreign national (4) SCOT
  23 Sleep northern workers have in bits (8) REMNANTS
  24 Trying experience in gold transaction… (6) ORDEAL
  26 …bad… do not go in pieces (3,4) NOT GOOD
  27 Finally in January, girl, father and I reach an Arizona county (7) Y AVA PAI
  28 Don’t begin to narrate slips or mistakes (6) ERRATA
  29 By evacuated dredger, I grill engineer on equipment used in oil exploration (5,3) DRILL RIG
  Down
  1 This gives cover for one’s medical expenses (6,9) HEALTH INSURANCE
  2 Lone bum destroyed waterlily (7) NELUMBO
  3 Longing for tossing a nip: gin-cocktail (6) PINING *
  4 Intend to be average (4)MEAN
  6 Musical instruments a herd might have, perhaps (8) COWBELLS
  7 Single piece lying on a road is bodysuit (7) UNITARD
  8 Mum: the cashier isn’t working, perhaps (6,2,7) THERES NO TELLING
  9 Annoyed one Reading gallery, getting in free (9) IRRITATED
  14 Cart puller gathers in time I’d confined the workers in herd (9) MUL(T I(TU)D)E
  17 Leave furtively, creeping snake is abroad! (5,3) SNEAK OUT
  19 Fallen meteor at farther end is more distant (7)REMOTER
  21 More debased, revolutionary article on agent raised (7) CHE A PER {REP <-}
  22 Disturb rock fragments? (6) GRAVEL
  25 Batik worker? (4) DYER
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jun 26 0:35:04 2009.

  Kotiraogaru,
  
  How on earth did you figure out MULTITUDE? Man! You guys are good!
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jun 26 0:45:31 2009.

  snarimetla
  Thanks for your compliment!
  I am sure, with few years of experience to your side, you too would be an ace solver. When you are working with grid, you always guess the answer by looking at the available letters. Once you try the alternatives, you zero in on the nearest possibility. It is only the justification part then, to substantiate your solution.
  Thanks again.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 26 3:02:08 2009.

  Excellent!
  
  //Such interest in spirits makes me low in spirit!!! //
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jun 26 16:59:14 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6)
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5)
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5)
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4)
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10)
  12 Talk easily later at church (4)
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7)
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7)
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4)
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4)
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5)
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5)
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5)
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9)
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10)
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7)
  5 University lecturers (7)
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4)
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4)
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10)
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9)
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9)
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7)
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5)
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5)
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Fri Jun 26 18:33:57 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5)
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5)
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4)
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10)
  12 Talk easily later at church (4)
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7)
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7)
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4)
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4)
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5)
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5)
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5) IM AGE
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9)
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10)
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7) NATTERS
  5 University lecturers (7)
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4) STET
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4)
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10)
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9)
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9)
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7)
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5)
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5)
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jun 26 21:34:07 2009.

  
  Across
  
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5)
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5)
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4)
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10)
  12 Talk easily later at church (4)
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7)
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7)
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4)
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4)
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5)
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5)
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5) IM AGE
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9)
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10)
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7) NATTERS
  5 University lecturers (7) READERS
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4) STET
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)REACH
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4)
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10)
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9)
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9)
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7) TROLLOP
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)GLACIER
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5)
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5)
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4)
  
  
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jun 26 22:09:39 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5)
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5)
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4)
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10)
  12 Talk easily later at church (4)
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7)
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7)
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4)
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4)
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5)
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5)
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5) IM AGE
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9)
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10)
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7) NATTERS
  5 University lecturers (7) READERS
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4) STET
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)REACH
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4) GREAT DEAL
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10) RECOLLECTS
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9) NICARAGUA
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9) ABSTINENT
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7) TROLLOP
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)GLACIER
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5)
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5)
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jun 26 22:18:05 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5)
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5) ADULT
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4) TRADE NAME
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10)
  12 Talk easily later at church (4) CHAT
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7) NANNIES
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7)
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4)
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4)
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5)
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5)
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5) IM AGE
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9)
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10)
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7) NATTERS
  5 University lecturers (7) READERS
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4) STET
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)REACH
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4) GREAT DEAL
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10) RECOLLECTS
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9) NICARAGUA
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9) ABSTINENT
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7) TROLLOP
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)GLACIER
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5)
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5)
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jun 26 22:27:24 2009.

  Across
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5)
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5) ADULT
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4) TRADE NAME
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10) ENDANGERED
  12 Talk easily later at church (4) CHAT
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7) NANNIES
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7) SEEPAGE
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4)
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4) FOR ALL TIME
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5) CREEP
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5)
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5) IM AGE
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9)
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10)
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7) NATTERS
  5 University lecturers (7) READERS
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4) STET
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)REACH
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4) GREAT DEAL
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10) RECOLLECTS
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9) NICARAGUA
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9) ABSTINENT
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7) TROLLOP
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)GLACIER
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5)
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5)
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Fri Jun 26 23:22:35 2009.

  Across
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5) S CR AG
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5) ADULT
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4) TRADE NAME
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10) ENDANGERED
  12 Talk easily later at church (4) CHAT
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7) NANNIES
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7) SEEPAGE
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4)
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4) FOR ALL TIME
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5) CREEP
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5)
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5) IM AGE
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9) ABUNDANT
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10) OF TEN TIMES
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7) NATTERS
  5 University lecturers (7) READERS
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4) STET
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)REACH
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4) GREAT DEAL
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10) RECOLLECTS
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9) NICARAGUA
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9) ABSTINENT
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7) TROLLOP
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)GLACIER
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5)
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5) EX PO S
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jun 26 23:27:21 2009.

  2D= ABUNDANCE
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Fri Jun 26 23:30:08 2009.

  Across
  1 Where little Jack sat up against the wall (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
  6 Has the neck to ask for credit during a slump (5) S CR AG
  9 Grown up to be present last month (5) ADULT
  10 Change title for a product? (5,4) TRADE NAME
  11 Put in a difficult position when a tip gave offence (10) ENDANGERED
  12 Talk easily later at church (4) CHAT
  14 Female goats look after the children! (7) NANNIES
  15 Dad, “Geese caused the water to leak” (7) SEEPAGE
  17 Mild men let many running wild (7) CLEMENT anagram of {MEN + LET + (C for many)}
  19 Girl takes loss as relating to her tongue (7) GLOSSAL Anagram of GAL (for girl) + LOSS
  20 Take up position behind (4) REAR
  22 Without exception, life imprisonment (3,3,4) FOR ALL TIME
  25 The Italian patriot takes the biscuit! (9) GARIBALDI
  26 Feeling of horror go slowly (5) CREEP
  27 Be wide awake at warning of danger (5) ALERT
  28 Represented as a priest’s hangers on (9) PARASITES another anagram
  
  Down
  
  1 I’m at a duration of life, an idol (5) IM AGE
  2 More than enough for a bid at cards (9) ABUNDANCE
  3 Frequently about half a score of instances (10) OF TEN TIMES
  4 Sent rat away — chatters! (7) NATTERS
  5 University lecturers (7) READERS
  6 It’s in poor taste to let it stand (4) STET
  7 Succeed in communicating (5)REACH
  8 A very large amount — and at a bargain price! (5,4) GREAT DEAL
  13 Recalls dilemma of 150 electors (10) RECOLLECTS
  14 Again a cur is removed from the country (9) NICARAGUA
  16 Sober seamen can get net in a tangle (9) ABSTINENT
  18 Untidy woman gets to roll over top (7) TROLLOP
  19 GI gets clear around a mass of ice (7)GLACIER
  21 Eager to make up the quarrel (5) AGREE
  23 Exhibitions along old river course (5) EX PO S
  24 Jack takes Lawrence back to incite with encouragement (4) ABET
  _________________
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 27 0:32:49 2009.

  Splendid!
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sat Jun 27 20:32:46 2009.

  Across
  
  1 The lines in old, old play (7)
  
  5 Cricket stroke preceding snick (4,3)
  
  9 Book a room with Mark on entering bay? (1,5,2,7)
  
  10 Key cricketer receiving the first ball? (6) OPENER
  
  11 Contemptuous of runs arranged crossing cold lake (8)
  
  13 Opened soul, surprisingly and became less tense (8,2) LOOSENED UP
  
  14 Attempt to pocket ring in ancient city (4)
  
  16 Greek character in Cypriot airport (4)
  
  17 Commonplace on foot (10)
  
  20 Musician sang - live broadcast (8)
  
  21 Credit given to Egyptian goddess in time of distress (6)
  
  23 A version rancher put out in former county (15)
  
  24 Fully satisfy French composer, bringing in a tenor (7)
  
  25 Speculate about dope that's spicy (7)
  
  
  Down
  
  1 Enjoying continuing success, soldiers invading plain following an uprising (2,1,4)
  
  
  2 Say something unfair, we tell the hobbit, deviously (3,5,3,4)
  
  3 Guided around snake, then ran (8)
  
  4 Leave out stuffing from Italy (4)
  
  5 Outclasses working people who can't succeed (4,6)
  
  6 Odd nature of samovar (3,3)
  
  7 Play in Ipswich suburb to please English (10,5)
  
  8 To match completely (7)
  
  12 Actor in rep, ET role possibly about right (5,5)
  
  15 Berates boy pinching flans (6,2)
  
  16 Ants, say, in groups (7) WORKERS
  
  18 Starting to grow in North America, with fragrance (7)
  
  19 List information collected by a US prosecutor (6)
  
  22 Ring round during dance (4
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sat Jun 27 21:31:51 2009.

  Across
  
  1 The lines in old, old play (7)
  
  5 Cricket stroke preceding snick (4,3)
  
  9 Book a room with Mark on entering bay? (1,5,2,7)
  
  10 Key cricketer receiving the first ball? (6) OPENER
  
  11 Contemptuous of runs arranged crossing cold lake (8)
  
  13 Opened soul, surprisingly and became less tense (8,2) LOOSENED UP
  
  14 Attempt to pocket ring in ancient city (4)TR{O}Y[T]
  
  16 Greek character in Cypriot airport (4)
  
  17 Commonplace on foot (10)PEDESTRIAN[2]
  
  20 Musician sang - live broadcast (8)
  
  21 Credit given to Egyptian goddess in time of distress (6)
  
  23 A version rancher put out in former county (15)
  
  24 Fully satisfy French composer, bringing in a tenor (7)
  
  25 Speculate about dope that's spicy (7)
  
  
  Down
  
  1 Enjoying continuing success, soldiers invading plain following an uprising (2,1,4)ON,AROLL<-
  
  
  2 Say something unfair, we tell the hobbit, deviously (3,5,3,4)
  
  3 Guided around snake, then ran (8)
  
  4 Leave out stuffing from Italy (4)
  
  5 Outclasses working people who can't succeed (4,6)
  
  6 Odd nature of samovar (3,3)TEA,URN*
  
  7 Play in Ipswich suburb to please English (10,5)
  
  8 To match completely (7)TO TALLY
  
  12 Actor in rep, ET role possibly about right (5,5)
  
  15 Berates boy pinching flans (6,2)
  
  16 Ants, say, in groups (7) WORKERS
  
  18 Starting to grow in North America, with fragrance (7)
  
  19 List information collected by a US prosecutor (6)
  
  22 Ring round during dance (4
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sat Jun 27 21:34:43 2009.

  SORRY, I POSTED ONE EXTRA ANS [DONT KNOW HOW TO POST EMOTICONS]
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Jun 27 21:54:42 2009.

  Across
  1 The lines in old, old play (7)
  5 Cricket stroke preceding snick (4,3) LATE CUT
  9 Book a room with Mark on entering bay? (1,5,2,7)
  10 Key cricketer receiving the first ball? (6) OPENER
  11 Contemptuous of runs arranged crossing cold lake (8)
  13 Opened soul, surprisingly and became less tense (8,2) LOOSENED UP
  14 Attempt to pocket ring in ancient city (4)TR{O}Y[T]
  16 Greek character in Cypriot airport (4)
  17 Commonplace on foot (10)PEDESTRIAN[2]
  20 Musician sang - live broadcast (8)
  21 Credit given to Egyptian goddess in time of distress (6) CRISIS
  23 A version rancher put out in former county (15)
  24 Fully satisfy French composer, bringing in a tenor (7)
  25 Speculate about dope that's spicy (7)
  Down
  1 Enjoying continuing success, soldiers invading plain following an uprising (2,1,4)ON,AROLL<-
  2 Say something unfair, we tell the hobbit, deviously (3,5,3,4)
  3 Guided around snake, then ran (8)
  4 Leave out stuffing from Italy (4)
  5 Outclasses working people who can't succeed (4,6)
  6 Odd nature of samovar (3,3)TEA,URN*
  7 Play in Ipswich suburb to please English (10,5)
  8 To match completely (7)TO TALLY
  12 Actor in rep, ET role possibly about right (5,5) PETER ERROL
  15 Berates boy pinching flans (6,2)
  16 Ants, say, in groups (7) WORKERS
  18 Starting to grow in North America, with fragrance (7) NASCENT
  19 List information collected by a US prosecutor (6)
  22 Ring round during dance (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jun 27 22:18:03 2009.

  My4 + a correction
  Across
  1 The lines in old, old play (7)
  5 Cricket stroke preceding snick (4,3) LATE CUT
  9 Book a room with Mark on entering bay? (1,5,2,7) A STUDY IN SCARLET
  10 Key cricketer receiving the first ball? (6) OPENER
  11 Contemptuous of runs arranged crossing cold lake (8)
  13 Opened soul, surprisingly and became less tense (8,2) LOOSENED UP
  14 Attempt to pocket ring in ancient city (4)TR{O}Y[T]
  16 Greek character in Cypriot airport (4)
  17 Commonplace on foot (10)PEDESTRIAN[2]
  20 Musician sang - live broadcast (8)
  21 Credit given to Egyptian goddess in time of distress (6) CRISIS
  23 A version rancher put out in former county (15) CAERNARVONSHIRE
  24 Fully satisfy French composer, bringing in a tenor (7)
  25 Speculate about dope that's spicy (7)
  Down
  1 Enjoying continuing success, soldiers invading plain following an uprising (2,1,4)ON,AROLL<-
  2 Say something unfair, we tell the hobbit, deviously (3,5,3,4)
  3 Guided around snake, then ran (8)
  4 Leave out stuffing from Italy (4)
  5 Outclasses working people who can't succeed (4,6)
  6 Odd nature of samovar (3,3)TEA,URN*
  7 Play in Ipswich suburb to please English (10,5) CALIFORNIA SUITE
  8 To match completely (7)TO TALLY
  12 Actor in rep, ET role possibly about right (5,5) PETER ERROL
  15 Berates boy pinching flans (6,2) STARTS ON
  16 Ants, say, in groups (7) WORKERS Correction {IN}{SECTS}
  18 Starting to grow in North America, with fragrance (7) NASCENT
  19 List information collected by a US prosecutor (6)
  22 Ring round during dance (4)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jun 27 22:34:14 2009.

  Across
  1 The lines in old, old play (7)OTHELLO
  5 Cricket stroke preceding snick (4,3) LATE CUT
  9 Book a room with Mark on entering bay? (1,5,2,7) A STUDY IN SCARLET
  10 Key cricketer receiving the first ball? (6) OPENER
  11 Contemptuous of runs arranged crossing cold lake (8)
  13 Opened soul, surprisingly and became less tense (8,2) LOOSENED UP
  14 Attempt to pocket ring in ancient city (4)TR{O}Y[T]
  16 Greek character in Cypriot airport (4) IOTA
  17 Commonplace on foot (10)PEDESTRIAN[2]
  20 Musician sang - live broadcast (8)
  21 Credit given to Egyptian goddess in time of distress (6) CRISIS
  23 A version rancher put out in former county (15) CAERNARVONSHIRE
  24 Fully satisfy French composer, bringing in a tenor (7)
  25 Speculate about dope that's spicy (7)
  Down
  1 Enjoying continuing success, soldiers invading plain following an uprising (2,1,4)ON,AROLL<-
  2 Say something unfair, we tell the hobbit, deviously (3,5,3,4)
  3 Guided around snake, then ran (8)LADDERED
  4 Leave out stuffing from Italy (4)OMIT
  5 Outclasses working people who can't succeed (4,6)
  6 Odd nature of samovar (3,3)TEA,URN*
  7 Play in Ipswich suburb to please English (10,5) CALIFORNIA SUITE
  8 To match completely (7)TO TALLY
  12 Actor in rep, ET role possibly about right (5,5) PETER ERROL
  15 Berates boy pinching flans (6,2) STARTS ON
  16 Ants, say, in groups (7) WORKERS Correction {IN}{SECTS}
  18 Starting to grow in North America, with fragrance (7) NASCENT
  19 List information collected by a US prosecutor (6)
  22 Ring round during dance (4)
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Sat Jun 27 22:49:31 2009.

  Across
  1 The lines in old, old play (7)OTHELLO
  5 Cricket stroke preceding snick (4,3) LATE CUT
  9 Book a room with Mark on entering bay? (1,5,2,7) A STUDY IN SCARLET
  10 Key cricketer receiving the first ball? (6) OPENER
  11 Contemptuous of runs arranged crossing cold lake (8) SCORNFUL
  13 Opened soul, surprisingly and became less tense (8,2) LOOSENED UP
  14 Attempt to pocket ring in ancient city (4)TR{O}Y[T]
  16 Greek character in Cypriot airport (4) IOTA
  17 Commonplace on foot (10)PEDESTRIAN[2]
  20 Musician sang - live broadcast (8) SVENGALI
  21 Credit given to Egyptian goddess in time of distress (6) CRISIS
  23 A version rancher put out in former county (15) CAERNARVONSHIRE
  24 Fully satisfy French composer, bringing in a tenor (7)
  25 Speculate about dope that's spicy (7) PUNGENT
  Down
  1 Enjoying continuing success, soldiers invading plain following an uprising (2,1,4)ON,AROLL<-
  2 Say something unfair, we tell the hobbit, deviously (3,5,3,4)
  3 Guided around snake, then ran (8)LADDERED
  4 Leave out stuffing from Italy (4)OMIT
  5 Outclasses working people who can't succeed (4,6) LOST CAUSES
  6 Odd nature of samovar (3,3)TEA,URN*
  7 Play in Ipswich suburb to please English (10,5) CALIFORNIA SUITE
  8 To match completely (7)TO TALLY
  12 Actor in rep, ET role possibly about right (5,5) PETER ERROL
  15 Berates boy pinching flans (6,2) STARTS ON
  16 Ants, say, in groups (7) WORKERS Correction {IN}{SECTS}
  18 Starting to grow in North America, with fragrance (7) NASCENT
  19 List information collected by a US prosecutor (6)
  22 Ring round during dance (4)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Jun 27 22:54:34 2009.

  Across
  1 The lines in old, old play (7)OTHELLO
  5 Cricket stroke preceding snick (4,3) LATE CUT
  9 Book a room with Mark on entering bay? (1,5,2,7) A STUDY IN SCARLET
  10 Key cricketer receiving the first ball? (6) OPENER
  11 Contemptuous of runs arranged crossing cold lake (8) SCORNFUL
  13 Opened soul, surprisingly and became less tense (8,2) LOOSENED UP
  14 Attempt to pocket ring in ancient city (4)TR{O}Y[T]
  16 Greek character in Cypriot airport (4) IOTA
  17 Commonplace on foot (10)PEDESTRIAN[2]
  20 Musician sang - live broadcast (8) SVENGALI
  21 Credit given to Egyptian goddess in time of distress (6) CRISIS
  23 A version rancher put out in former county (15) CAERNARVONSHIRE
  24 Fully satisfy French composer, bringing in a tenor (7)SATIATE
  25 Speculate about dope that's spicy (7) PUNGENT
  Down
  1 Enjoying continuing success, soldiers invading plain following an uprising (2,1,4)ON,AROLL<-
  2 Say something unfair, we tell the hobbit, deviously (3,5,3,4)HIT BELOW THE BELT
  3 Guided around snake, then ran (8)LADDERED
  4 Leave out stuffing from Italy (4)OMIT
  5 Outclasses working people who can't succeed (4,6) LOST CAUSES
  6 Odd nature of samovar (3,3)TEA,URN*
  7 Play in Ipswich suburb to please English (10,5) CALIFORNIA SUITE
  8 To match completely (7)TO TALLY
  12 Actor in rep, ET role possibly about right (5,5) PETER LORRE CORRECTION
  15 Berates boy pinching flans (6,2) STARTS ON
  16 Ants, say, in groups (7) WORKERS Correction {IN}{SECTS}
  18 Starting to grow in North America, with fragrance (7) NASCENT
  19 List information collected by a US prosecutor (6) AGENDA
  22 Ring round during dance (4)LOOP
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jun 27 23:09:56 2009.

  Wrapped up in two and a half hours, good for a Sunday CW!!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 28 0:42:46 2009.

  
  
  Fantastic!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jun 28 20:58:47 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6)
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8)
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6)
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8)
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6)
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6)
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5)
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6)
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7)
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7)
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6)
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9)
   4 A furious pet (7)
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)
   9 Return full of beans (8,5)
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9)
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8)
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7)
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7)
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6)
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 28 21:14:43 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6)
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8)
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6)
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8)
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6)
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)CRATES
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6)
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5)
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)CATNAP
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)ETHEREAL
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6)
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7)
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7)
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6)
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9)
   4 A furious pet (7)
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)ELEMENTS
   9 Return full of beans (8,5)
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9)
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8)
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7)
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7)
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6)
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jun 28 21:19:35 2009.

  pammechchu, 6dn needs reconsidering!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jun 28 21:27:12 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6) JORDAN
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8)
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6)
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8)
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6)
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)CRATES
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6) DACHAS
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5)
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)CATNAP
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)ETHEREAL
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6)
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7) SECONDS
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7)
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6) MYOPIC
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9)
   4 A furious pet (7)
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)ELEMENTS
   9 Return full of beans (8,5)
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9)
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8)
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7)
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7)
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6)
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5)
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sun Jun 28 21:56:18 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6) JORDAN
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8)
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6) MIRROR
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8) REINDEER
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6) MARMOT
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)CRATES
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6) DACHAS
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5) IN A STATE
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)CATNAP
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)ETHEREAL
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6)
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7) SECONDS
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7)
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6) MYOPIC
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9)
   4 A furious pet (7)
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE Correction REST{IVE}
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)ELEMENTS
   9 Return full of beans (8,5)
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9)
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8)
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7)
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7)
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6)
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jun 28 22:24:52 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)EMERITI
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6) JORDAN
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8)
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6) MIRROR
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8) REINDEER
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6) MARMOT
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)CRATES
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6) DACHAS
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5) IN A STATE
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)CATNAP
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)ETHEREAL
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6) PIRATE
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7) SECONDS
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7)
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6) MYOPIC
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9) REDBREAST
   4 A furious pet (7)
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE Correction REST{IVE}
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)ELEMENTS
   9 Return full of beans (8,5) SPIRITED REPLY
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9)
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8)
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7)
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7)
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6)
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5)
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sun Jun 28 22:38:25 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6) JORDAN
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8)
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6)
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8)
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6)
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)CRATES
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6) DACHAS
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5)
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)CATNAP
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)ETHEREAL
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6)
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7) SECONDS
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7)
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6) MYOPIC
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9)
   4 A furious pet (7)
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE RESTIVE ?
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)ELEMENTS
   9 Return full of beans (8,5)
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9)
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8)
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7)
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7)
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6)
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jun 28 22:44:30 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6) JORDAN
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8)
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6)
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8)
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6)
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)CRATES
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6) DACHAS
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5) IN A STATE*
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)CATNAP
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)ETHEREAL
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6) P IRATE
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7) SECONDS
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7)
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6) MYOPIC
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9)
   4 A furious pet (7)
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE RESTIVE ?
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)ELEMENTS
   9 Return full of beans (8,5)
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9)
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8)
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7) SEAWEED*
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7) COCKPIT
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6)
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 29 0:43:31 2009.

  Across
   1 The value in coming back, for example to retired professionals (7)EMERITI
   5 Britain takes the other sibling (7) BROTHER
  10 Jack, alternatively Dan may guide you to the river (6) JORDAN
  11 The fool goes back and samples the cakes (8) PASTRIES
  12 A faithful representation as an image (6) MIRROR
  13 "The animal requires water, darling”, you say (8) REINDEER
  14 Doctor to roam around to find burrowing rodents (6) MARMOT
  15 Get old chief engineer to exit in order to stir up people (6) EXCITE
  18 Traces out boxes that have to be sent (6)CRATES
  20 Russian country houses available presently for cash (6) DACHAS
  23 Worried when a stain is made by the spilt tea (2,1,5) IN A STATE
  25 Can Pat be induced to have a brief sleep? (6)CATNAP
  26 There is ale compound that converts air, heavenly! (8)ETHEREAL
  27 The thief who gets coppers most angry (6) PIRATE
  28 The firm sends round goods of an inferior quality (7) SECONDS
  29 Is examined, having taken lessons in (7) STUDIED
  Down
   2 My work in charge of the short sighted (6) MYOPIC
   3 The others put bread-crumbs in for the bird (9) REDBREAST
   4 A furious pet (7) TANTRUM
   6 Balance I have reduced, but not settled (7) RESIDUE Correction REST{IVE}
   7 Tried to ride on time, but was exhausted (5) TIRED
   8 Factors in the weather (8)ELEMENTS
   9 Return full of beans (8,5) SPIRITED REPLY
  16 Talked about the strange new creed (9) CHATTERED
  17 Not the fair lady you catch the beast embracing (8) BRUNETTE
  19 Wade out to see marine algae (7) SEAWEED
  21 Where the driver’s seat is found in the battle area (7)COCKPIT
  22 Bother! It means something’s loose! (6) RATTLE
  24 Contracted typist, one out on way (5) STENO
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jun 29 2:45:21 2009.

  Marvellous!
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Mon Jun 29 17:32:58 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Begins after having convulsions and has only spasmodic bursts of activity (4,3,6)
   8 Take issue about heel getting the cheese (7)
   9 Stirred painter up, having nothing to be employed (7)
  11 Bird sanctuary by railway beneath a Roman road (6) APIA RY
  13 What cooks would have used in preference to sails? (8)
  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5)
  16 Excuses for remission (7)
  18 The nerve of one, swimming from the ship! (7)
  19 Al later takes to fashion according to key of a fugue (5)
  21 Drive into rickety carts, the old vehicles (8)
  23 Proposal that creates a stir (6)
  25 Ron said to arrange flat weapon pointed at both ends (7)
  26 Displays that leave their mark (7)
  28 Think about Samuel’s mentor perpetrating perjury (10,3)
  
  Down
  
   2 Being first in, one always started without it (7)
   3 Be a candidate to undergo an examination (3)
   4 Nun we hear, gives no quarter to anyone (4)
   5 Affecting the ratings? That’s smashing! (10)
   6 Market place in ancient Greece! (5) AGORA
   7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)
   8 They grow up only slowly underground (11)
  10 Supporters getting about in trains (11)
  12 Al goes with Roy in style befitting a king (5)
  14 One wrapping soft fruit with an air (10)
  17 Go one better with the wrong party! (5)
  18 Madly endear to King George, he being of royal family (7)
  20 Wild boar in one African city (7) NAIROBI
  22 One going after fish bones (5)
  24 Portico or covered colonnade so constructed at ancient Greece (4) STOA
  27 Make a knot, to fasten (3)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jun 29 20:37:50 2009.

  Across
   1 Begins after having convulsions and has only spasmodic bursts of activity (4,3,6) FITS AND STARTS
   8 Take issue about heel getting the cheese (7)
   9 Stirred painter up, having nothing to be employed (7)
  11 Bird sanctuary by railway beneath a Roman road (6) APIA RY Correction AVIARAY
  13 What cooks would have used in preference to sails? (8)
  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5)
  16 Excuses for remission (7)
  18 The nerve of one, swimming from the ship! (7)
  19 Al later takes to fashion according to key of a fugue (5)
  21 Drive into rickety carts, the old vehicles (8)
  23 Proposal that creates a stir (6)
  25 Ron said to arrange flat weapon pointed at both ends (7)
  26 Displays that leave their mark (7)
  28 Think about Samuel’s mentor perpetrating perjury (10,3)
  Down
   2 Being first in, one always started without it (7)
   3 Be a candidate to undergo an examination (3) SIT
   4 Nun we hear, gives no quarter to anyone (4) NONE
   5 Affecting the ratings? That’s smashing! (10)
   6 Market place in ancient Greece! (5) AGORA
   7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)
   8 They grow up only slowly underground (11)
  10 Supporters getting about in trains (11)
  12 Al goes with Roy in style befitting a king (5) ROYAL
  14 One wrapping soft fruit with an air (10)
  17 Go one better with the wrong party! (5)
  18 Madly endear to King George, he being of royal family (7)
  20 Wild boar in one African city (7) NAIROBI
  22 One going after fish bones (5)
  24 Portico or covered colonnade so constructed at ancient Greece (4) STOA
  27 Make a knot, to fasten (3)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jun 29 21:45:51 2009.

  [tscii]Across
   1 Begins after having convulsions and has only spasmodic bursts of activity (4,3,6) FITS AND STARTS
   8 Take issue about heel getting the cheese (7)
   9 Stirred painter up, having nothing to be employed (7)
  11 Bird sanctuary by railway beneath a Roman road (6) APIA RY Correction AVIARAY
  13 What cooks would have used in preference to sails? (8)
  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5) ALLOY
  16 Excuses for remission (7)
  18 The nerve of one, swimming from the ship! (7)
  19 Al later takes to fashion according to key of a fugue (5)
  21 Drive into rickety carts, the old vehicles (8)
  23 Proposal that creates a stir (6) MOTION
  25 Ron said to arrange flat weapon pointed at both ends (7)
  26 Displays that leave their mark (7) TATTOOS
  28 Think about Samuel’s mentor perpetrating perjury (10,3)
  Down
   2 Being first in, one always started without it (7)
   3 Be a candidate to undergo an examination (3) SIT
   4 Nun we hear, gives no quarter to anyone (4) NONE
   5 Affecting the ratings? That’s smashing! (10)
   6 Market place in ancient Greece! (5) AGORA
   7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)
   8 They grow up only slowly underground (11)
  10 Supporters getting about in trains (11)
  12 Al goes with Roy in style befitting a king (5) ROYAL
  14 One wrapping soft fruit with an air (10)
  17 Go one better with the wrong party! (5)
  18 Madly endear to King George, he being of royal family (7)
  20 Wild boar in one African city (7) NAIROBI
  22 One going after fish bones (5)
  24 Portico or covered colonnade so constructed at ancient Greece (4) STOA
  27 Make a knot, to fasten (3) TIE
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jun 29 21:53:16 2009.

  2 Being first in, one always started without it (7) INITIAL
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jun 29 21:56:53 2009.

  They conduct fitness trials for admission (7) TRAINER
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jun 29 21:57:58 2009.

  Across
   1 Begins after having convulsions and has only spasmodic bursts of activity (4,3,6) FITS AND STARTS
   8 Take issue about heel getting the cheese (7) STILTON
   9 Stirred painter up, having nothing to be employed (7) AROUSED
  11 Bird sanctuary by railway beneath a Roman road (6) APIA RY Correction AVIARAY Corrected again AVIARY
  13 What cooks would have used in preference to sails? (8) STEAMERS
  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5) ALLOY
  16 Excuses for remission (7)
  18 The nerve of one, swimming from the ship! (7) GALLEON
  19 Al later takes to fashion according to key of a fugue (5)
  21 Drive into rickety carts, the old vehicles (8)
  23 Proposal that creates a stir (6) MOTION
  25 Ron said to arrange flat weapon pointed at both ends (7)
  26 Displays that leave their mark (7) TATTOOS
  28 Think about Samuel’s mentor perpetrating perjury (10,3)
  Down
   2 Being first in, one always started without it (7) INITIAL
   3 Be a candidate to undergo an examination (3) SIT
   4 Nun we hear, gives no quarter to anyone (4) NONE
   5 Affecting the ratings? That’s smashing! (10)
   6 Market place in ancient Greece! (5) AGORA
   7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)
   8 They grow up only slowly underground (11)
  10 Supporters getting about in trains (11)
  12 Al goes with Roy in style befitting a king (5) ROYAL
  14 One wrapping soft fruit with an air (10)
  17 Go one better with the wrong party! (5)
  18 Madly endear to King George, he being of royal family (7)
  20 Wild boar in one African city (7) NAIROBI
  22 One going after fish bones (5)
  24 Portico or covered colonnade so constructed at ancient Greece (4) STOA
  27 Make a knot, to fasten (3) TIE
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jun 29 22:02:50 2009.

  7 down needs CORRECTION
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jun 29 22:56:10 2009.

  NO GRID
  Across
  16 Excuses for remission (7)
  19 Al later takes to fashion according to key of a fugue (5)
  21 Drive into rickety carts, the old vehicles (8)
  25 Ron said to arrange flat weapon pointed at both ends (7)
  28 Think about Samuel’s mentor perpetrating perjury (10,3)
  Down
  5 Affecting the ratings? That’s smashing! (10) SHATTERING
  7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)
  8 They grow up only slowly underground (11)
  10 Supporters getting about in trains (11)
  14 One wrapping soft fruit with an air (10) ATMOSPHERE?
  17 Go one better with the wrong party! (5) OUT DO
  18 Madly endear to King George, he being of royal family (7) GRANDEE
  22 One going after fish bones (5)
  
  
  

• From: jhongeorge on Mon Jun 29 22:57:45 2009.

  Across
   1 Begins after having convulsions and has only spasmodic bursts of activity (4,3,6) FITS AND STARTS
   8 Take issue about heel getting the cheese (7) STILTON
   9 Stirred painter up, having nothing to be employed (7) AROUSED
  11 Bird sanctuary by railway beneath a Roman road (6) APIA RY Correction AVIARAY Corrected again AVIARY
  13 What cooks would have used in preference to sails? (8) STEAMERS
  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5) ALLOY
  16 Excuses for remission (7) PARDONS
  18 The nerve of one, swimming from the ship! (7) GALLEON
  19 Al later takes to fashion according to key of a fugue (5)
  21 Drive into rickety carts, the old vehicles (8)
  23 Proposal that creates a stir (6) MOTION
  25 Ron said to arrange flat weapon pointed at both ends (7)
  26 Displays that leave their mark (7) TATTOOS
  28 Think about Samuel’s mentor perpetrating perjury (10,3)
  Down
   2 Being first in, one always started without it (7) INITIAL
   3 Be a candidate to undergo an examination (3) SIT
   4 Nun we hear, gives no quarter to anyone (4) NONE
   5 Affecting the ratings? That’s smashing! (10)
   6 Market place in ancient Greece! (5) AGORA
   7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)
   8 They grow up only slowly underground (11)
  10 Supporters getting about in trains (11) DISCIPL (IN) ES
  12 Al goes with Roy in style befitting a king (5) ROYAL
  14 One wrapping soft fruit with an air (10) AP PEAR ANCE
  17 Go one better with the wrong party! (5) OUTDO
  18 Madly endear to King George, he being of royal family (7)
  20 Wild boar in one African city (7) NAIROBI
  22 One going after fish bones (5)
  24 Portico or covered colonnade so constructed at ancient Greece (4) STOA
  27 Make a knot, to fasten (3) TIE
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jun 29 23:35:41 2009.

  Across
   1 Begins after having convulsions and has only spasmodic bursts of activity (4,3,6) FITS AND STARTS
   8 Take issue about heel getting the cheese (7) STILTON
   9 Stirred painter up, having nothing to be employed (7) AROUSED
  11 Bird sanctuary by railway beneath a Roman road (6) APIA RY Correction AVIARAY Corrected again AVIARY
  13 What cooks would have used in preference to sails? (8) STEAMERS
  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5) ALLOY could be SULLY
  16 Excuses for remission (7) PARDONS
  18 The nerve of one, swimming from the ship! (7) GALLEON
  19 Al later takes to fashion according to key of a fugue (5) TONAL
  21 Drive into rickety carts, the old vehicles (8) TRAMCARS
  23 Proposal that creates a stir (6) MOTION
  25 Ron said to arrange flat weapon pointed at both ends (7) SADIRON
  26 Displays that leave their mark (7) TATTOOS
  28 Think about Samuel’s mentor perpetrating perjury (10,3) DELIBERATE LIE
  Down
   2 Being first in, one always started without it (7) INITIAL
   3 Be a candidate to undergo an examination (3) SIT
   4 Nun we hear, gives no quarter to anyone (4) NONE
   5 Affecting the ratings? That’s smashing! (10) SHATTERING
   6 Market place in ancient Greece! (5) AGORA
   7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)
   8 They grow up only slowly underground (11)
  10 Supporters getting about in trains (11) DISCIPL (IN) ES
  12 Al goes with Roy in style befitting a king (5) ROYAL
  14 One wrapping soft fruit with an air (10) AP PEAR ANCE
  17 Go one better with the wrong party! (5) OUTDO
  18 Madly endear to King George, he being of royal family (7) GRANDEE
  20 Wild boar in one African city (7) NAIROBI
  22 One going after fish bones (5) CARPI
  24 Portico or covered colonnade so constructed at ancient Greece (4) STOA
  27 Make a knot, to fasten (3) TIE
  
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jun 29 23:46:12 2009.

  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5) ALLOY could be SULLY
  
  Mmmmm.. me thinks 8D is STALACTITES or STALAGMITES... , then 15 A can only be ALLOY
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jun 30 0:07:05 2009.

  15 Put down to mix with something inferior (5) ALLOY could be SULLY
  
  Mmmmm.. me thinks 8D is STALACTITES or STALAGMITES... , then 15 A can only be ALLOY
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jun 30 0:22:30 2009.

  Stalagmites it is as they are the ones that grow up.....stalactites grow down....and alloy it is....
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 30 11:23:02 2009.

  And
  7 They conduct fitness trials for admission (7)TESTERS
  
  
  Very good!
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jun 30 20:41:55 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Might be made to do a stretch (10)
   6 Cry very little and softly (4)
   9 Drink in the air (7)
  10 Turn to riots to get food (7)
  12 Regain possession of tailless dog (8)
  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! (5)
  15 An ape may have a temporary cessation of breathing (5)
  17 He attacks when put out by a worker (9)
  19 ’A pen’s rote badly’ — that’s common language! (9)
  21 Arranged for resort in this country (5)
  23 To lie, for instance in return, not proper for a vassal (5)
  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8)
  27 Leave to play for the town (7)
  28 Staff instruction to get a move on (7)
  29 Faint colour one found in high explosive (4)
  30 Do get a line reconnected to the embassy (10)
  Down
  
   1 Aims and finishes off (4)
   2 Calling in used articles used in part payment (5,2)
   3 Reign around river in Africa (5)
   4 Generally at sea (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
   5 Became drunk with lager after generous consumption (5)
   7 Country is curious as I note (7) ESTONIA
   8 He objects to patterns being changed (10)
  11 It is in the stars, unhappily, that there will be difficulties (7) STRAITS
  14 To flee, catch a scheduled plane (4,6)
  16 Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2)
  18 Perhaps it doesn’t take long to bake (9)
  20 Keep going producing most of the alternative response (5,2)
  22 Stupid person, say, taking first-class spear! (7)
  24 Followed newly made route, beyond what is customary (5) OUTRE
  25 The dalmatian and I went off wandering in the island (5)
  26 A disagreement over the time (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jun 30 21:02:29 2009.

  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8) OPTIMIST
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jun 30 21:08:53 2009.

  Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2)
  AGREE TO
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jun 30 21:10:49 2009.

  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! RANGE
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jun 30 21:33:59 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Might be made to do a stretch (10)
   6 Cry very little and softly (4)
   9 Drink in the air (7)
  10 Turn to riots to get food (7) RISOTTO
  12 Regain possession of tailless dog (8)
  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! (5)
  15 An ape may have a temporary cessation of breathing (5) APNEA
  17 He attacks when put out by a worker (9)
  19 ’A pen’s rote badly’ — that’s common language! (9) ESPERANTO
  21 Arranged for resort in this country (5)
  23 To lie, for instance in return, not proper for a vassal (5)
  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8)
  27 Leave to play for the town (7)
  28 Staff instruction to get a move on (7)
  29 Faint colour one found in high explosive (4) TINT
  30 Do get a line reconnected to the embassy (10)
  Down
  
   1 Aims and finishes off (4)
   2 Calling in used articles used in part payment (5,2)
   3 Reign around river in Africa (5)
   4 Generally at sea (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
   5 Became drunk with lager after generous consumption (5)
   7 Country is curious as I note (7) ESTONIA
   8 He objects to patterns being changed (10)
  11 It is in the stars, unhappily, that there will be difficulties (7) STRAITS
  14 To flee, catch a scheduled plane (4,6)
  16 Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2)
  18 Perhaps it doesn’t take long to bake (9)
  20 Keep going producing most of the alternative response (5,2)
  22 Stupid person, say, taking first-class spear! (7)
  24 Followed newly made route, beyond what is customary (5) OUTRE
  25 The dalmatian and I went off wandering in the island (5)
  26 A disagreement over the time (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jun 30 21:34:00 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Might be made to do a stretch (10)
   6 Cry very little and softly (4)
   9 Drink in the air (7)
  10 Turn to riots to get food (7)
  12 Regain possession of tailless dog (8)
  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! (5) RANGE
  15 An ape may have a temporary cessation of breathing (5)
  17 He attacks when put out by a worker (9)
  19 ’A pen’s rote badly’ — that’s common language! (9)
  21 Arranged for resort in this country (5)
  23 To lie, for instance in return, not proper for a vassal (5)
  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8) OPTIMIST
  27 Leave to play for the town (7)
  28 Staff instruction to get a move on (7)
  29 Faint colour one found in high explosive (4)
  30 Do get a line reconnected to the embassy (10)
  Down
  
   1 Aims and finishes off (4)
   2 Calling in used articles used in part payment (5,2)
   3 Reign around river in Africa (5)
   4 Generally at sea (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
   5 Became drunk with lager after generous consumption (5)
   7 Country is curious as I note (7) ESTONIA
   8 He objects to patterns being changed (10)
  11 It is in the stars, unhappily, that there will be difficulties (7) STRAITS
  14 To flee, catch a scheduled plane (4,6)
  16 Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2) AGREE TO
  18 Perhaps it doesn’t take long to bake (9) SHORTCAKE
  20 Keep going producing most of the alternative response (5,2) PRESS ON
  22 Stupid person, say, taking first-class spear! (7) ASSEGAI
  24 Followed newly made route, beyond what is customary (5) OUTRE
  25 The dalmatian and I went off wandering in the island (5) MALTA
  26 A disagreement over the time (4)
  
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Tue Jun 30 23:03:09 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Might be made to do a stretch (10)EXTENSIBLE[CD]
   6 Cry very little and softly (4)WEEP
   9 Drink in the air (7)DRAUGHT
  10 Turn to riots to get food (7)
  12 Regain possession of tailless dog (8)RETRIEVE{-R}
  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! (5) RANGE
  15 An ape may have a temporary cessation of breathing (5)
  17 He attacks when put out by a worker (9)
  19 ’A pen’s rote badly’ — that’s common language! (9)
  21 Arranged for resort in this country (5)
  23 To lie, for instance in return, not proper for a vassal (5)
  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8) OPTIMIST
  27 Leave to play for the town (7)
  28 Staff instruction to get a move on (7)
  29 Faint colour one found in high explosive (4)
  30 Do get a line reconnected to the embassy (10)
  Down
  
   1 Aims and finishes off (4)
   2 Calling in used articles used in part payment (5,2)
   3 Reign around river in Africa (5)
   4 Generally at sea (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
   5 Became drunk with lager after generous consumption (5)
   7 Country is curious as I note (7) ESTONIA
   8 He objects to patterns being changed (10)
  11 It is in the stars, unhappily, that there will be difficulties (7) STRAITS
  14 To flee, catch a scheduled plane (4,6)
  16 Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2) AGREE TO
  18 Perhaps it doesn’t take long to bake (9) SHORTCAKE
  20 Keep going producing most of the alternative response (5,2) PRESS ON
  22 Stupid person, say, taking first-class spear! (7) ASSEGAI
  24 Followed newly made route, beyond what is customary (5) OUTRE
  25 The dalmatian and I went off wandering in the island (5) MALTA
  26 A disagreement over the time (4)
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jun 30 23:18:31 2009.

  
  Across
  
   1 Might be made to do a stretch (10)EXTENSIBLE[CD]
   6 Cry very little and softly (4)WEEP
   9 Drink in the air (7)DRAUGHT
  10 Turn to riots to get food (7)
  12 Regain possession of tailless dog (8)RETRIEVE{-R}
  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! (5) RANGE
  15 An ape may have a temporary cessation of breathing (5)
  17 He attacks when put out by a worker (9)
  19 ’A pen’s rote badly’ — that’s common language! (9)
  21 Arranged for resort in this country (5)SPAIN
  23 To lie, for instance in return, not proper for a vassal (5)
  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8) OPTIMIST
  27 Leave to play for the town (7)
  28 Staff instruction to get a move on (7)
  29 Faint colour one found in high explosive (4)
  30 Do get a line reconnected to the embassy (10)DELEGATION
  Down
  
   1 Aims and finishes off (4)ENDS
   2 Calling in used articles used in part payment (5,2)
   3 Reign around river in Africa (5)NIGER
   4 Generally at sea (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
   5 Became drunk with lager after generous consumption (5)
   7 Country is curious as I note (7) ESTONIA
   8 He objects to patterns being changed (10)
  11 It is in the stars, unhappily, that there will be difficulties (7) STRAITS
  14 To flee, catch a scheduled plane (4,6)
  16 Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2) AGREE TO
  18 Perhaps it doesn’t take long to bake (9) SHORTCAKE
  20 Keep going producing most of the alternative response (5,2) PRESS ON
  22 Stupid person, say, taking first-class spear! (7) ASSEGAI
  24 Followed newly made route, beyond what is customary (5) OUTRE
  25 The dalmatian and I went off wandering in the island (5) MALTA
  26 A disagreement over the time (4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jun 30 23:34:15 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Might be made to do a stretch (10)EXTENSIBLE[CD]
   6 Cry very little and softly (4)WEEP
   9 Drink in the air (7)DRAUGHT
  10 Turn to riots to get food (7) RISOTTO
  12 Regain possession of tailless dog (8)RETRIEVE{-R}
  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! (5) RANGE
  15 An ape may have a temporary cessation of breathing (5)
  17 He attacks when put out by a worker (9) ASSAILANT
  19 ’A pen’s rote badly’ — that’s common language! (9) ESPERANTO
  21 Arranged for resort in this country (5)SPAIN
  23 To lie, for instance in return, not proper for a vassal (5)
  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8) OPTIMIST
  27 Leave to play for the town (7)
  28 Staff instruction to get a move on (7)
  29 Faint colour one found in high explosive (4)
  30 Do get a line reconnected to the embassy (10)DELEGATION
  Down
  
   1 Aims and finishes off (4)ENDS
   2 Calling in used articles used in part payment (5,2)
   3 Reign around river in Africa (5)NIGER
   4 Generally at sea (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
   5 Became drunk with lager after generous consumption (5)
   7 Country is curious as I note (7) ESTONIA
   8 He objects to patterns being changed (10) PROTESTANT
  11 It is in the stars, unhappily, that there will be difficulties (7) STRAITS
  14 To flee, catch a scheduled plane (4,6)
  16 Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2) AGREE TO
  18 Perhaps it doesn’t take long to bake (9) SHORTCAKE
  20 Keep going producing most of the alternative response (5,2) PRESS ON
  22 Stupid person, say, taking first-class spear! (7) ASSEGAI
  24 Followed newly made route, beyond what is customary (5) OUTRE
  25 The dalmatian and I went off wandering in the island (5) MALTA
  26 A disagreement over the time (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jul 1 1:04:53 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Might be made to do a stretch (10)EXTENSIBLE[CD]
   6 Cry very little and softly (4)WEEP
   9 Drink in the air (7)DRAUGHT
  10 Turn to riots to get food (7) RISOTTO
  12 Regain possession of tailless dog (8)RETRIEVE{-R}
  13 Mountains to lie in a direction! (5) RANGE
  15 An ape may have a temporary cessation of breathing (5) APNEA
  17 He attacks when put out by a worker (9) ASSAILANT
  19 ’A pen’s rote badly’ — that’s common language! (9) ESPERANTO
  21 Arranged for resort in this country (5)SPAIN
  23 To lie, for instance in return, not proper for a vassal (5) LIEGE
  24 Tim is top to adapt a cheerful outlook (8) OPTIMIST
  27 Leave to play for the town (7) GOSPORT
  28 Staff instruction to get a move on (7) ALLEGRO
  29 Faint colour one found in high explosive (4) TINT
  30 Do get a line reconnected to the embassy (10)DELEGATION
  Down
  
   1 Aims and finishes off (4)ENDS
   2 Calling in used articles used in part payment (5,2) TRADE IN
   3 Reign around river in Africa (5)NIGER
   4 Generally at sea (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
   5 Became drunk with lager after generous consumption (5) LARGE
   7 Country is curious as I note (7) ESTONIA
   8 He objects to patterns being changed (10) PROTESTANT
  11 It is in the stars, unhappily, that there will be difficulties (7) STRAITS
  14 To flee, catch a scheduled plane (4,6) TAKE FLIGHT
  16 Surprisingly eager to fall in with the plans (5,2) AGREE TO
  18 Perhaps it doesn’t take long to bake (9) SHORTCAKE
  20 Keep going producing most of the alternative response (5,2) PRESS ON
  22 Stupid person, say, taking first-class spear! (7) ASSEGAI
  24 Followed newly made route, beyond what is customary (5) OUTRE
  25 The dalmatian and I went off wandering in the island (5) MALTA
  26 A disagreement over the time (4) NOON
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 1 1:35:57 2009.

  Excellent!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 1 20:46:29 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6)
  
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8)
  
  10 A small breed of dog (7)
  
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7)
  
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4)
  
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10)
  
  16 They state same things said before (6)
  
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7)
  
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7)
  
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6)
  
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6)
  
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4)
  
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7)
  
  29 Articles for newly born child (7)
  
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8)
  
  31 He counts as an announcer (6)
  
  Down
  
   1 Capacity for fitness (8)
  
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4)
  
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4)
  
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8)
  
   6 Bars professional writers (10)
  
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3)
  
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)
  
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5)
  
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11)
  
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)
  
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8)
  
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8)
  
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6)
  
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5)
  
  26 General character of a class model (4)
  
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 1 20:48:43 2009.

  Across
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6) ATTEST
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8)
  10 A small breed of dog (7)
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7)
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4)
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10) INTERCEDED
  16 They state same things said before (6)
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7)
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7) TEMPLES
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6)
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6)
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4)
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7)
  29 Articles for newly born child (7)
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8)
  31 He counts as an announcer (6)
  Down
   1 Capacity for fitness (8)
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4)
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4) SKID
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8)
   6 Bars professional writers (10)
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3)
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5)
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11)
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8)
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8)
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6)
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5)
  26 General character of a class model (4)
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 1 21:29:24 2009.

  Across
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6) ATTEST
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8)
  10 A small breed of dog (7)
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7)
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4)
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10) INTERCEDED
  16 They state same things said before (6)
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7)
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7) TEMPLES
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6)
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6)
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4) HEAD
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7)
  29 Articles for newly born child (7)
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8)
  31 He counts as an announcer (6)
  Down
   1 Capacity for fitness (8)
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4)
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4) SKID
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8) ELEMENTS
   6 Bars professional writers (10)
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3) ALI
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5)
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11) DETRIMENTAL
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8)
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8)
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6)
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5)
  26 General character of a class model (4)
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jul 1 22:07:49 2009.

  Across
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6) ATTEST
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8)
  10 A small breed of dog (7)
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7)
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4)
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10) INTERCEDED
  16 They state same things said before (6)
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7) STRIATE
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7) TEMPLES
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6)
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6)
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4) HEAD
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7)
  29 Articles for newly born child (7) LAYETTE
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8)
  31 He counts as an announcer (6)
  Down
   1 Capacity for fitness (8)
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4)
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4) SKID
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8) ELEMENTS
   6 Bars professional writers (10)
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3) ALI
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5) FRANK
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11) DETRIMENTAL
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8)
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8)
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6)
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5) FOOLS
  26 General character of a class model (4)
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Jul 1 22:41:48 2009.

  Across
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6) ATTEST
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8) KEEPSAKE
  10 A small breed of dog (7) TERRIER
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7) EROSIVE
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4)
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10) INTERCEDED
  16 They state same things said before (6)
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7) STRIATE
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7) TEMPLES
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6)
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6)
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4) HEAD
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7)
  29 Articles for newly born child (7) LAYETTE
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8)
  31 He counts as an announcer (6)
  Down
   1 Capacity for fitness (8)
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4)
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4) SKID
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8) ELEMENTS
   6 Bars professional writers (10) PROSCRIBES
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3) ALI
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5) FRANK
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11) DETRIMENTAL
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8)
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8)
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6)
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5) FOOLS
  26 General character of a class model (4)
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 1 22:51:57 2009.

  Across
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6) ATTEST
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8) KEEPSAKE
  10 A small breed of dog (7) TERRIER
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7) EROSIVE
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4)
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10) INTERCEDED
  16 They state same things said before (6)
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7) STRIATE
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7) TEMPLES
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6) REGINA
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6)
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4) HEAD
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7)
  29 Articles for newly born child (7) LAYETTE
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8)
  31 He counts as an announcer (6)
  Down
   1 Capacity for fitness (8)
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4)
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4) SKID
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8) ELEMENTS
   6 Bars professional writers (10) PROSCRIBES
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3) ALI
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)EMENDS
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5) FRANK
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11) DETRIMENTAL
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)COMPARABLE
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8)
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8)
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6)
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5) FOOLS
  26 General character of a class model (4)TYPE
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 1 23:03:53 2009.

  Across
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6) ATTEST
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8) KEEPSAKE
  10 A small breed of dog (7) TERRIER
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7) EROSIVE
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4)
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10) INTERCEDED
  16 They state same things said before (6) DITTOS
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7) STRIATE
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7) TEMPLES
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6) REGINA
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6)
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4) HEAD
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7) T ENABLE
  29 Articles for newly born child (7) LAYETTE
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8)
  31 He counts as an announcer (6) TELLER
  Down
   1 Capacity for fitness (8) APTITUDE
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4)
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4) SKID
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8) ELEMENTS
   6 Bars professional writers (10) PROSCRIBES
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3) ALI
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)EMENDS
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5) FRANK
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11) DETRIMENTAL
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)COMPARABLE
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8)
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8)
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6)
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5) FOOLS
  26 General character of a class model (4)TYPE
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jul 1 23:19:45 2009.

  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7) T ENABLE
  Correction {T}{UNABLE}
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 1 23:47:30 2009.

  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Jul 2 0:17:18 2009.

  Across
   1 Swear to being present in the examination (6) ATTEST
   4 A reminder to lay down Japanese wine (8) KEEPSAKE
  10 A small breed of dog (7) TERRIER
  11 Back injury I have found wearing (7) EROSIVE
  12 Extreme left winger at a fast pace (4) TOOL
  13 Got involved with organising decent ride (10) INTERCEDED
  16 They state same things said before (6) DITTOS
  17 Mark with a fine streak to rest at a way out (7) STRIATE
  20 Sides of forehead for prayers? (7) TEMPLES
  21 Anger not a right way to correct her (6) REGINA
  24 Logic of why swallows migrate before winter (4,6) COLD REASON
  25 He at present is the chief of the group (4) HEAD
  27 Pianist finally lacking power but is capable of adjustment (7) T UNABLE
  29 Articles for newly born child (7) LAYETTE
  30 They light the way for the carol singers (8) LANTERNS
  31 He counts as an announcer (6) TELLER
  Down
   1 Capacity for fitness (8) APTITUDE
   2 Make the grade as evictors? (4,3,4) TURN OUT WELL
   3 A side-slip when kids are reorganised (4) SKID
   5 Meets Len for an introduction to essential ingredients (8) ELEMENTS
   6 Bars professional writers (10) PROSCRIBES
   7 Old boxer from Halifax (3) ALI
   8 Editor takes in guys to improve texts (6)EMENDS
   9 Liberal use of French coin we hear (5) FRANK
  14 Harmful to be tired out in the mind (11) DETRIMENTAL
  15 Like a little company and many a story (10)COMPARABLE
  18 Child delivery by abdomen operation (8) CESAREAN
  19 Agricultural surveyor is an artist of distinction (8) LANDSEER
  22 Alcoholic liquid a number late back produce (6) ACETAL
  23 Deceives weak minded persons (5) FOOLS
  26 General character of a class model (4)TYPE
  28 Kind of pigeon with feathers on its head (3)NUN
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 2 0:21:39 2009.

  Great!
  
  //Before time! //
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Thu Jul 2 16:59:01 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7)
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7)
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ???
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5)
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8)
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6)
  26 Dazzling blend? (9)
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5)
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7)
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9)
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7)
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, put down, put on airs (10)
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7)
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10)
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)
  23 A very small brook (5)
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 2 21:07:00 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7)
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7)
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6)
  26 Dazzling blend? (9)
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5)
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7)
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, put down, put on airs (10)
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7)
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10)
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)
  23 A very small brook (5)
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jul 2 21:34:14 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9)
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5)
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7)
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, put down, put on airs (10)
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10)
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)
  23 A very small brook (5)
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)[/b]
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jul 2 21:49:27 2009.

  ATTEN
  11 ACROSS IS 6 LETTER WORD
  HENCE BLURB?
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jul 2 21:53:50 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURBS
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9)
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5)
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7)
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7)
  
  Down
  
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, put down, put on airs (10)
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10)
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7) EARACHE
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5) ASHES
  23 A very small brook (5) RILLE
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)STYE
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jul 2 22:01:04 2009.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Across
  
  1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
  5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
  9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9)
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5)
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7) SUSPEND
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7)
  
  Down
  
  1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
  2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
  3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
  4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
  5 Put in, put down, put on airs (10)
  6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
  7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
  8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10)
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7) RENTALS
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)ASHES
  23 A very small brook (5)
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)[/b]
  From: SUNKAR on Fri Jul 3 6:49:27 2009.
  
  
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• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jul 2 22:02:58 2009.

  13 DOWN
  
  REARRANGED?
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 2 22:04:11 2009.

  Across
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9) HEADLIGHT ?
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5) ASCOT
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7) SUSPEND
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7) ELEVENS
  Down
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, put down, put on airs (10)
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10)
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)
  23 A very small brook (5)
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)[/b]
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Thu Jul 2 22:09:43 2009.

  Across
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9) HEADLIGHT ?
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5) ASCOT
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7) SUSPEND
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7) ELEVENS
  Down
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, {put down}, {put on airs} (10)INTER POSED
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)EDDIE~EDDY
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10) REAR{RANG}ED
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)E{A}RAC{HE}*
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)
  23 A very small brook (5)
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)[/b]
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Thu Jul 2 22:11:20 2009.

  Compensating for a duplicate entry:
  Across
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9)
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9) HEADLIGHT ?
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5) ASCOT
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7) SUSPEND
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7) ELEVENS
  Down
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, {put down}, {put on airs} (10)INTER POSED
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)EDDIE~EDDY
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10) REAR{RANG}ED
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)ELABORATE[2]
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)E{A}RAC{HE}*
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)
  23 A very small brook (5)
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jul 2 22:25:11 2009.

  15 ACROSS
  EXONERATE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 2 22:26:00 2009.

  
  
  Consolidating and adding:
  
  Across
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURBS
  12 Keep cash-book (8)
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9) EXONERATE
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5)ADELE
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9) HEADLIGHT
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5) ASCOT
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7) SUSPEND
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7) ELEVENS
  Down
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9)ESTABLISH
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4)
   5 Put in, {put down}, {put on airs} (10)INTER POSED
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5)TRAMS
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)EDDIE~EDDY
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10) REAR{RANG}ED
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)ELABORATE[2]
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9)
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7)RENTALS
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)E{A}RAC{HE}*
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5)ASHES
  23 A very small brook (5)RILLE
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Jul 2 22:26:42 2009.

  Across
   1 Under world boss dispatched for making protest (7) DISSENT as in DIS = underworld boss + SENT = dispatched
   5 Strained to set nine in proper order (7) INTENSE anagram of SET+NINE
   9 Becoming aware that one has to begin work (5) START
  10 Editor accepted strange way to be removed (9) E STRANGE D ??? Sad
  11 Commendatory description on book may give confused impression to boy (6) BLURB
  12 Keep cash-book (8) PRESERVE
  14 With Jack and Bill together, one can count on them (5) ABACI
  15 Clear former wife over one charge (9) EXONERATE
  18 Little known about such a night charger? (4, 5) DARK HORSE
  20 Make a deal with Englishman to find her (5) ADELE
  22 A born crook, bad — not like the average person (8) ABNORMAL
  24 Queen goes later to river of gold — but it makes her more deficient (6) POORER as in Queen=ER + gold = OR + River PO
  26 Dazzling blend? (9) HEADLIGHT ?
  27 A type of necktie worn at this race course (5) ASCOT
  28 Sends up criminal to hang (7) SUSPEND
  29 Coffee break for the teams? (7) ELEVENS
  Down
   1 Car control panel proves a blow to trustees (9) DASHBOARD
   2 Bone cup, alas, is broken (7) SCAPULA
   3 Habit less troublesome, it is found (9) ESTABLISH
   4 Unites to equal in competition (4) TEEM
   5 Put in, {put down}, {put on airs} (10)INTER POSES
   6 Smart trucks used in mines (5) TRAMS
   7 Grain that is produced in Africa (7) NIGERIA anagram of GRAIN + IE as in that is
   8 He may cause a whirlpool we hear (5)EDDIE~EDDY
  13 Got up and phoned in — changed the order (10) REAR{RANG}ED
  16 To go into detail is complicated (9)ELABORATE[2]
  17 Curses when running water packs up (9) EXECRATES
  19 Charges for use of another’s property (7) RENTALS
  21 “Fixing” a race, the guy will get a complaint (7)E{A}RAC{HE}*
  22 The quarter has untidy burnt remains (5) ASHES
  23 A very small brook (5)RILLE
  25 It’s an eyesore (4)STYE
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jul 2 22:31:58 2009.

  I COMPLETE
  
  4 DOWN TIES
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 2 22:33:30 2009.

  Wow! Wrapped up so soon!!!
  
  Fantastic!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 2 23:55:04 2009.

  as an accountant i am supposed to be good at NUMBERS and in BOOK-KEEPING.
  but am unable to decipher:
  29A=ELEVENS with coffee break.
  12A=PRESERVE with cash book.
  ??????
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Fri Jul 3 1:09:43 2009.

  Clueless:
  
  For ELEVENS is a DD. Sports Teams generally comprise of 11 players and for the other reference to 11 see:
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevenses, picked up by me from Col's blog.
  
  As regards PRESERVE; it is also a DD. To book is to Preserve and keep cash is also to Preserve.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 3 1:14:41 2009.

  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 3 1:14:52 2009.

  THANKS.
  NEVER LATE TO IMPROVE ONES VOCABULARY.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 3 1:27:57 2009.

  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jul 3 1:34:49 2009.

  For PRESERVE see Chaturvasi's erxplanation on my blog which is
  P= penny = cash
  RESERVE = book
  
  so cash-book = {P}{RESERVE}
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 3 1:40:49 2009.

  both explanations by RP and DG are enlightening.
  thanks once again!!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 3 21:58:38 2009.

  Across
  
   1 What stops the leak? Use ale. Stan! (7) SEALANT
  
   5 Sends out of country old bag pipe compositions (7)
  
   9 Mine needs bandaging (4,3)
  
  10 Talk idly (7)
  
  11, A Greek letter to use mathematical notation (5) SIGMA
  
  12 Two in the same suit wearing a sleeveless jacket (9)
  
  13 Standard quality of the greatest significance (9)
  
  15 Henry rode around with a wandering tribe (5)
  
  16 Proposed to by a half back (5)
  
  18 Course of little force? (9)
  
  21 Called for housing once in vain (9)
  
  24 Mad painter dressed up for theatrical entertainment (5)
  
  25 Lass not dressed up for matrimonial (7)
  
  26 Stamp out illegal activity (5,2)
  
  27 Went about with whispering sound to steal cattle (7)
  
  28 What’s left but to live outside the Uruguayan Capital (7) RESIDUE
  
  Down
  
   1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2)
  
   2 He wants to inflict malicious injury in retribution (7)
  
   3 Bill made certain demands would be honoured (9)
  
   4 Carried a small child (5)
  
   5 Meet in French bar (9)
  
   6 Prized example of a quiet nobleman (5)
  
   7 Turner which can be shown upside down without loss of effects (7)
  
   8 Surprisingly, nag gets to rest with an alien (7) STRANGE
  
  14 Restless when the bills have not been paid? (9)
  
  15 Her endless speech in a tiara, for example (9)
  
  16 Races off to bring a copper in and he charges one (7)
  
  17 The little son is playing with the hirelings (7)
  
  19 Well read, as one found out (7)
  
  20 Vagrant left footless in crush (7)
  
  22 Invest a pound in comfort – it is supportive (5)
  
  23 Declared to have gold ornament for effect (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Jul 3 22:02:01 2009.

  Across
  
   1 What stops the leak? Use ale. Stan! (7) SEALANT
  
   5 Sends out of country old bag pipe compositions (7)
  
   9 Mine needs bandaging (4,3)
  
  10 Talk idly (7)
  
  11, A Greek letter to use mathematical notation (5) SIGMA
  
  12 Two in the same suit wearing a sleeveless jacket (9) DOUBLETON
  
  13 Standard quality of the greatest significance (9) PARAMOUNT
  
  15 Henry rode around with a wandering tribe (5)
  
  16 Proposed to by a half back (5)
  
  18 Course of little force? (9)
  
  21 Called for housing once in vain (9)
  
  24 Mad painter dressed up for theatrical entertainment (5)
  
  25 Lass not dressed up for matrimonial (7)
  
  26 Stamp out illegal activity (5,2)
  
  27 Went about with whispering sound to steal cattle (7)
  
  28 What’s left but to live outside the Uruguayan Capital (7) RESIDUE
  
  Down
  
   1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2)
  
   2 He wants to inflict malicious injury in retribution (7)
  
   3 Bill made certain demands would be honoured (9) ACCLAIMED
  
   4 Carried a small child (5)
  
   5 Meet in French bar (9) ENCOUNTER
  
   6 Prized example of a quiet nobleman (5)
  
   7 Turner which can be shown upside down without loss of effects (7)
  
   8 Surprisingly, nag gets to rest with an alien (7) STRANGE
  
  14 Restless when the bills have not been paid? (9)
  
  15 Her endless speech in a tiara, for example (9)
  
  16 Races off to bring a copper in and he charges one (7)
  
  17 The little son is playing with the hirelings (7)
  
  19 Well read, as one found out (7)
  
  20 Vagrant left footless in crush (7)
  
  22 Invest a pound in comfort – it is supportive (5)
  
  23 Declared to have gold ornament for effect (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jul 3 22:09:38 2009.

  Across
  
   1 What stops the leak? Use ale. Stan! (7) SEALANT
  
   5 Sends out of country old bag pipe compositions (7)
  
   9 Mine needs bandaging (4,3)
  
  10 Talk idly (7)
  
  11, A Greek letter to use mathematical notation (5) SIGMA
  
  12 Two in the same suit wearing a sleeveless jacket (9) DOUBLETON
  
  13 Standard quality of the greatest significance (9) PARAMOUNT
  
  15 Henry rode around with a wandering tribe (5)
  
  16 Proposed to by a half back (5)
  
  18 Course of little force? (9)
  
  21 Called for housing once in vain (9)
  
  24 Mad painter dressed up for theatrical entertainment (5)
  
  25 Lass not dressed up for matrimonial (7)
  
  26 Stamp out illegal activity (5,2)
  
  27 Went about with whispering sound to steal cattle (7)
  
  28 What’s left but to live outside the Uruguayan Capital (7) RESIDUE
  
  Down
  
   1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2)
  
   2 He wants to inflict malicious injury in retribution (7)
  
   3 Bill made certain demands would be honoured (9) ACCLAIMED
  
   4 Carried a small child (5)
  
   5 Meet in French bar (9) ENCOUNTER
  
   6 Prized example of a quiet nobleman (5)
  
   7 Turner which can be shown upside down without loss of effects (7)
  
   8 Surprisingly, nag gets to rest with an alien (7) STRANGE
  
  14 Restless when the bills have not been paid? (9)
  
  15 Her endless speech in a tiara, for example (9)
  
  16 Races off to bring a copper in and he charges one (7) ACCUSER
  
  17 The little son is playing with the hirelings (7) MINIONS
  
  19 Well read, as one found out (7)
  
  20 Vagrant left footless in crush (7) TRAMPLE
  
  22 Invest a pound in comfort – it is supportive (5) EASEL
  
  23 Declared to have gold ornament for effect (5)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 3 22:28:43 2009.

  Across
   1 What stops the leak? Use ale. Stan! (7) SEALANT
   5 Sends out of country old bag pipe compositions (7) EXPORTS
   9 Mine needs bandaging (4,3) OPEN CUT
  10 Talk idly (7) CHATTER
  11, A Greek letter to use mathematical notation (5) SIGMA
  12 Two in the same suit wearing a sleeveless jacket (9) DOUBLETON
  13 Standard quality of the greatest significance (9) PARAMOUNT
  15 Henry rode around with a wandering tribe (5) HORDE
  16 Proposed to by a half back (5)
  18 Course of little force? (9)
  21 Called for housing once in vain (9)
  24 Mad painter dressed up for theatrical entertainment (5)
  25 Lass not dressed up for matrimonial (7)
  26 Stamp out illegal activity (5,2)
  27 Went about with whispering sound to steal cattle (7)
  28 What’s left but to live outside the Uruguayan Capital (7) RESIDUE
  Down
   1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2)
   2 He wants to inflict malicious injury in retribution (7)
   3 Bill made certain demands would be honoured (9) ACCLAIMED
   4 Carried a small child (5)
   5 Meet in French bar (9) ENCOUNTER
   6 Prized example of a quiet nobleman (5)
   7 Turner which can be shown upside down without loss of effects (7)
   8 Surprisingly, nag gets to rest with an alien (7) STRANGE
  14 Restless when the bills have not been paid? (9)
  15 Her endless speech in a tiara, for example (9)
  16 Races off to bring a copper in and he charges one (7) ACCUSER
  17 The little son is playing with the hirelings (7) MINIONS
  19 Well read, as one found out (7)
  20 Vagrant left footless in crush (7) TRAMPLE
  22 Invest a pound in comfort – it is supportive (5) EASEL
  23 Declared to have gold ornament for effect (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 3 23:05:33 2009.

  
  Across
   1 What stops the leak? Use ale. Stan! (7) SEALANT
   5 Sends out of country old bag pipe compositions (7) EXPORTS
   9 Mine needs bandaging (4,3) OPEN CUT
  10 Talk idly (7) CHATTER
  11, A Greek letter to use mathematical notation (5) SIGMA
  12 Two in the same suit wearing a sleeveless jacket (9) DOUBLETON
  13 Standard quality of the greatest significance (9) PARAMOUNT
  15 Henry rode around with a wandering tribe (5) HORDE
  16 Proposed to by a half back (5)
  18 Course of little force? (9)
  21 Called for housing once in vain (9)
  24 Mad painter dressed up for theatrical entertainment (5) DRAMA
  25 Lass not dressed up for matrimonial (7)
  26 Stamp out illegal activity (5,2)
  27 Went about with whispering sound to steal cattle (7)RUSTLED
  28 What’s left but to live outside the Uruguayan Capital (7) RESIDUE
  Down
   1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2)
   2 He wants to inflict malicious injury in retribution (7)
   3 Bill made certain demands would be honoured (9) ACCLAIMED
   4 Carried a small child (5)
   5 Meet in French bar (9) ENCOUNTER
   6 Prized example of a quiet nobleman (5)
   7 Turner which can be shown upside down without loss of effects (7)
   8 Surprisingly, nag gets to rest with an alien (7) STRANGE
  14 Restless when the bills have not been paid? (9)UNSETTLED
  15 Her endless speech in a tiara, for example (9)
  16 Races off to bring a copper in and he charges one (7) ACCUSER
  17 The little son is playing with the hirelings (7) MINIONS
  19 Well read, as one found out (7)LEARNED
  20 Vagrant left footless in crush (7) TRAMPLE
  22 Invest a pound in comfort – it is supportive (5) EASEL
  23 Declared to have gold ornament for effect (5)
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sat Jul 4 0:03:38 2009.

  Across
   1 What stops the leak? Use ale. Stan! (7) SEALANT
   5 Sends out of country old bag pipe compositions (7) EXPORTS
   9 Mine needs bandaging (4,3) OPEN CUT
  10 Talk idly (7) CHATTER
  11, A Greek letter to use mathematical notation (5) SIGMA
  12 Two in the same suit wearing a sleeveless jacket (9) DOUBLETON
  13 Standard quality of the greatest significance (9) PARAMOUNT
  15 Henry rode around with a wandering tribe (5) HORDE
  16 Proposed to by a half back (5)
  18 Course of little force? (9)
  21 Called for housing once in vain (9)
  24 Mad painter dressed up for theatrical entertainment (5) DRAMA
  25 Lass not dressed up for matrimonial (7) SPOUSAL
  26 Stamp out illegal activity (5,2) CLEAN UP
  27 Went about with whispering sound to steal cattle (7)RUSTLED
  28 What’s left but to live outside the Uruguayan Capital (7) RESIDUE
  Down
   1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2)
   2 He wants to inflict malicious injury in retribution (7) AVENGER
   3 Bill made certain demands would be honoured (9) ACCLAIMED
   4 Carried a small child (5)
   5 Meet in French bar (9) ENCOUNTER
   6 Prized example of a quiet nobleman (5)
   7 Turner which can be shown upside down without loss of effects (7)
   8 Surprisingly, nag gets to rest with an alien (7) STRANGE
  14 Restless when the bills have not been paid? (9)UNSETTLED
  15 Her endless speech in a tiara, for example (9) HEADDRESS
  16 Races off to bring a copper in and he charges one (7) ACCUSER
  17 The little son is playing with the hirelings (7) MINIONS
  19 Well read, as one found out (7)LEARNED
  20 Vagrant left footless in crush (7) TRAMPLE
  22 Invest a pound in comfort – it is supportive (5) EASEL
  23 Declared to have gold ornament for effect (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sat Jul 4 0:37:23 2009.

  Across
   1 What stops the leak? Use ale. Stan! (7) SEALANT
   5 Sends out of country old bag pipe compositions (7) EXPORTS
   9 Mine needs bandaging (4,3) OPEN CUT
  10 Talk idly (7) CHATTER
  11, A Greek letter to use mathematical notation (5) SIGMA
  12 Two in the same suit wearing a sleeveless jacket (9) DOUBLETON
  13 Standard quality of the greatest significance (9) PARAMOUNT
  15 Henry rode around with a wandering tribe (5) HORDE
  16 Proposed to by a half back (5) A IMED
  18 Course of little force? (9) STREAMLET
  21 Called for housing once in vain (9) CONCEITED
  24 Mad painter dressed up for theatrical entertainment (5) DRAMA
  25 Lass not dressed up for matrimonial (7) SPOUSAL
  26 Stamp out illegal activity (5,2) CLEAN UP
  27 Went about with whispering sound to steal cattle (7)RUSTLED
  28 What’s left but to live outside the Uruguayan Capital (7) RESIDUE
  Down
   1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2) SHOWS UP???SLOWS UP????
   2 He wants to inflict malicious injury in retribution (7) AVENGER
   3 Bill made certain demands would be honoured (9) ACCLAIMED
   4 Carried a small child (5) TOTED
   5 Meet in French bar (9) ENCOUNTER
   6 Prized example of a quiet nobleman (5) PEARL
   7 Turner which can be shown upside down without loss of effects (7) ROTATOR
   8 Surprisingly, nag gets to rest with an alien (7) STRANGE
  14 Restless when the bills have not been paid? (9)UNSETTLED
  15 Her endless speech in a tiara, for example (9) HEADDRESS
  16 Races off to bring a copper in and he charges one (7) ACCUSER
  17 The little son is playing with the hirelings (7) MINIONS
  19 Well read, as one found out (7)LEARNED
  20 Vagrant left footless in crush (7) TRAMPLE
  22 Invest a pound in comfort – it is supportive (5) EASEL
  23 Declared to have gold ornament for effect (5) DECOR
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jul 4 2:13:43 2009.

  1 Defers retirement in order to finish drink (5,2) SHOWS UP???SLOWS UP???? STOPS UP?????
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 4 2:21:10 2009.

  The last choice seems best!
  
  Brilliant!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 4 21:41:55 2009.

  Across
  
  1 A Sitwell in Brest relaxing after round (6)
  
  4 Argues with husband and son about a weapon (3,5)
  
  9 Pair of scarlet women (3)
  
  10 Left gown in travelling bag (11)
  
  12 Boredom dispelled – ticket price includes opening of Coward play (7,5)
  
  15 Produced a further edition in red – Pinter staggered (9) REPRINTED
  
  17 Goodness in an oak’s fruit (5)
  
  18 Irish in knockout victory in Russian city (5)
  
  19 Sticking together in crèche one built (9)
  
  20 How to describe concert pianists, exceptionally skilful players? (12)
  
  24 Offer of reconciliation made by girl on section (5,6)
  
  25 Commander heading for Augusta, Georgia (3)
  
  26 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)
  
  27 Sailor, on special date, calmed down (6) ABATED
  
  Down
  
  1 Film from the novel Rocket Boys (7,3)
  
  2 Opening claret first ahead of start of season’s hunting? (5,5)
  
  3 Copy agent runs off initially (5)
  
  5 Farcical NHS drama, meant as a comedy? (4,3,3,3)
  
  6 Item of furniture in annexe, one covered by cleaner (4,5)
  
  7 Hera’s fabulous mother (4)
  
  8 Bullet’s from captain’s Luger (4) SLUG
  
  11 It enables one to see the other side without changing one’s position (6,7)
  
  13 Check bar turn (10)
  
  14 Dig down by station (10)
  
  16 Popular French novelist’s introduction to sedate Scottish city (9)
  
  21 A term for an Englishman in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
  
  22 Painter, Ray, ultimately shown in part of India (4)
  
  23 Travel document is required to enter Virginia (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Sat Jul 4 21:59:35 2009.

  Across
  1 A Sitwell in Brest relaxing after round (6)
  4 Argues with husband and son about a weapon (3,5)
  9 Pair of scarlet women (3)
  10 Left gown in travelling bag (11) PORTMANTEAU
  12 Boredom dispelled – ticket price includes opening of Coward play (7,5)
  15 Produced a further edition in red – Pinter staggered (9) REPRINTED
  17 Goodness in an oak’s fruit (5)
  18 Irish in knockout victory in Russian city (5)
  19 Sticking together in crèche one built (9)
  20 How to describe concert pianists, exceptionally skilful players? (12)
  24 Offer of reconciliation made by girl on section (5,6) OLIVE BRANCH
  25 Commander heading for Augusta, Georgia (3)
  26 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)
  27 Sailor, on special date, calmed down (6) ABATED
  Down
  1 Film from the novel Rocket Boys (7,3) OCTOBER SKY
  2 Opening claret first ahead of start of season’s hunting? (5,5)
  3 Copy agent runs off initially (5)
  5 Farcical NHS drama, meant as a comedy? (4,3,3,3)
  6 Item of furniture in annexe, one covered by cleaner (4,5)
  7 Hera’s fabulous mother (4)
  8 Bullet’s from captain’s Luger (4) SLUG
  11 It enables one to see the other side without changing one’s position (6,7)
  13 Check bar turn (10)
  14 Dig down by station (10)
  16 Popular French novelist’s introduction to sedate Scottish city (9)
  21 A term for an Englishman in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
  22 Painter, Ray, ultimately shown in part of India (4)
  23 Travel document is required to enter Virginia (4) VISA
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jul 4 22:06:38 2009.

  Across
  1 A Sitwell in Brest relaxing after round (6) OSBERT
  4 Argues with husband and son about a weapon (3,5) HAS WORDS
  9 Pair of scarlet women (3) TWO
  10 Left gown in travelling bag (11) PORTMANTEAU
  12 Boredom dispelled – ticket price includes opening of Coward play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
  15 Produced a further edition in red – Pinter staggered (9) REPRINTED
  17 Goodness in an oak’s fruit (5)
  18 Irish in knockout victory in Russian city (5)
  19 Sticking together in crèche one built (9)
  20 How to describe concert pianists, exceptionally skilful players? (12)
  24 Offer of reconciliation made by girl on section (5,6) OLIVE BRANCH
  25 Commander heading for Augusta, Georgia (3)
  26 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)
  27 Sailor, on special date, calmed down (6) ABATED
  Down
  1 Film from the novel Rocket Boys (7,3) OCTOBER SKY
  2 Opening claret first ahead of start of season’s hunting? (5,5)
  3 Copy agent runs off initially (5)
  5 Farcical NHS drama, meant as a comedy? (4,3,3,3)
  6 Item of furniture in annexe, one covered by cleaner (4,5)
  7 Hera’s fabulous mother (4)
  8 Bullet’s from captain’s Luger (4) SLUG
  11 It enables one to see the other side without changing one’s position (6,7)
  13 Check bar turn (10)
  14 Dig down by station (10)
  16 Popular French novelist’s introduction to sedate Scottish city (9)
  21 A term for an Englishman in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
  22 Painter, Ray, ultimately shown in part of India (4)
  23 Travel document is required to enter Virginia (4) VISA
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 4 22:49:08 2009.

  
  Across
  1 A Sitwell in Brest relaxing after round (6) OSBERT
  4 Argues with husband and son about a weapon (3,5) HAS WORDS
  9 Pair of scarlet women (3) TWO
  10 Left gown in travelling bag (11) PORTMANTEAU
  12 Boredom dispelled – ticket price includes opening of Coward play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
  15 Produced a further edition in red – Pinter staggered (9) REPRINTED
  17 Goodness in an oak’s fruit (5)
  18 Irish in knockout victory in Russian city (5)
  19 Sticking together in crèche one built (9)
  20 How to describe concert pianists, exceptionally skilful players? (12) GRANDMASTERS
  24 Offer of reconciliation made by girl on section (5,6) OLIVE BRANCH
  25 Commander heading for Augusta, Georgia (3)
  26 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)
  27 Sailor, on special date, calmed down (6) ABATED
  Down
  1 Film from the novel Rocket Boys (7,3) OCTOBER SKY
  2 Opening claret first ahead of start of season’s hunting? (5,5)
  3 Copy agent runs off initially (5)
  5 Farcical NHS drama, meant as a comedy? (4,3,3,3) ARMS AND THE MAN
  6 Item of furniture in annexe, one covered by cleaner (4,5)
  7 Hera’s fabulous mother (4)RHEA
  8 Bullet’s from captain’s Luger (4) SLUG
  11 It enables one to see the other side without changing one’s position (6,7) REMOTE CONTROL
  13 Check bar turn (10)
  14 Dig down by station (10)
  16 Popular French novelist’s introduction to sedate Scottish city (9)
  21 A term for an Englishman in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
  22 Painter, Ray, ultimately shown in part of India (4)
  23 Travel document is required to enter Virginia (4) VISA
  
  
  
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sat Jul 4 22:54:40 2009.

  Across
  1 A Sitwell in Brest relaxing after round (6) OSBERT
  4 Argues with husband and son about a weapon (3,5) HAS WORDS
  9 Pair of scarlet women (3) TWO
  10 Left gown in travelling bag (11) PORTMANTEAU
  12 Boredom dispelled – ticket price includes opening of Coward play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
  15 Produced a further edition in red – Pinter staggered (9) REPRINTED
  17 Goodness in an oak’s fruit (5)
  18 Irish in knockout victory in Russian city (5)K{IR}O{V}
  19 Sticking together in crèche one built (9)
  20 How to describe concert pianists, exceptionally skilful players? (12) GRANDMASTERS
  24 Offer of reconciliation made by girl on section (5,6) OLIVE BRANCH
  25 Commander heading for Augusta, Georgia (3)
  26 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)ADAMS ALE*
  27 Sailor, on special date, calmed down (6) ABATED
  Down
  1 Film from the novel Rocket Boys (7,3) OCTOBER SKY
  2 Opening claret first ahead of start of season’s hunting? (5,5)
  3 Copy agent runs off initially (5)REP R O
  5 Farcical NHS drama, meant as a comedy? (4,3,3,3) ARMS AND THE MAN
  6 Item of furniture in annexe, one covered by cleaner (4,5)
  7 Hera’s fabulous mother (4)RHEA
  8 Bullet’s from captain’s Luger (4) SLUG
  11 It enables one to see the other side without changing one’s position (6,7) REMOTE CONTROL
  13 Check bar turn (10)
  14 Dig down by station (10)
  16 Popular French novelist’s introduction to sedate Scottish city (9)
  21 A term for an Englishman in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
  22 Painter, Ray, ultimately shown in part of India (4)GO{Y}A
  23 Travel document is required to enter Virginia (4) VISA
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 4 23:28:27 2009.

  Across
  1 A Sitwell in Brest relaxing after round (6) OSBERT
  4 Argues with husband and son about a weapon (3,5) HAS WORDS
  9 Pair of scarlet women (3) TWO
  10 Left gown in travelling bag (11) PORTMANTEAU
  12 Boredom dispelled – ticket price includes opening of Coward play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
  15 Produced a further edition in red – Pinter staggered (9) REPRINTED
  17 Goodness in an oak’s fruit (5) ACORN
  18 Irish in knockout victory in Russian city (5)K{IR}O{V}
  19 Sticking together in crèche one built (9)
  20 How to describe concert pianists, exceptionally skilful players? (12) GRANDMASTERS
  24 Offer of reconciliation made by girl on section (5,6) OLIVE BRANCH
  25 Commander heading for Augusta, Georgia (3) AGA
  26 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)ADAMS ALE*
  27 Sailor, on special date, calmed down (6) ABATED
  Down
  1 Film from the novel Rocket Boys (7,3) OCTOBER SKY
  2 Opening claret first ahead of start of season’s hunting? (5,5)
  3 Copy agent runs off initially (5)REP R O
  5 Farcical NHS drama, meant as a comedy? (4,3,3,3) ARMS AND THE MAN
  6 Item of furniture in annexe, one covered by cleaner (4,5) WING CHAIRS
  7 Hera’s fabulous mother (4)RHEA
  8 Bullet’s from captain’s Luger (4) SLUG
  11 It enables one to see the other side without changing one’s position (6,7) REMOTE CONTROL
  13 Check bar turn (10)
  14 Dig down by station (10)
  16 Popular French novelist’s introduction to sedate Scottish city (9) INVERNESS
  21 A term for an Englishman in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
  22 Painter, Ray, ultimately shown in part of India (4)GO{Y}A
  23 Travel document is required to enter Virginia (4) VISA
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 5 0:43:15 2009.

  Across
  1 A Sitwell in Brest relaxing after round (6) OSBERT
  4 Argues with husband and son about a weapon (3,5) HAS WORDS
  9 Pair of scarlet women (3) TWO
  10 Left gown in travelling bag (11) PORTMANTEAU
  12 Boredom dispelled – ticket price includes opening of Coward play (7,5) BEDROOM FARCE
  15 Produced a further edition in red – Pinter staggered (9) REPRINTED
  17 Goodness in an oak’s fruit (5) ACORN
  18 Irish in knockout victory in Russian city (5)K{IR}O{V}
  19 Sticking together in crèche one built (9) COHERENCE
  20 How to describe concert pianists, exceptionally skilful players? (12) GRANDMASTERS
  24 Offer of reconciliation made by girl on section (5,6) OLIVE BRANCH
  25 Commander heading for Augusta, Georgia (3) AGA
  26 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)ADAMS ALE*
  27 Sailor, on special date, calmed down (6) ABATED
  Down
  1 Film from the novel Rocket Boys (7,3) OCTOBER SKY
  2 Opening claret first ahead of start of season’s hunting? (5,5) BLOOD SPORT?
  3 Copy agent runs off initially (5)REP R O
  5 Farcical NHS drama, meant as a comedy? (4,3,3,3) ARMS AND THE MAN
  6 Item of furniture in annexe, one covered by cleaner (4,5) WING CHAIRS
  7 Hera’s fabulous mother (4)RHEA
  8 Bullet’s from captain’s Luger (4) SLUG
  11 It enables one to see the other side without changing one’s position (6,7) REMOTE CONTROL
  13 Check bar turn (10) COUNTERACT
  14 Dig down by station (10) UNDERSTAND
  16 Popular French novelist’s introduction to sedate Scottish city (9) INVERNESS
  21 A term for an Englishman in India has upset one bishop (5) SAHIB
  22 Painter, Ray, ultimately shown in part of India (4)GO{Y}A
  23 Travel document is required to enter Virginia (4) VISA
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sun Jul 5 4:27:08 2009.

  splendid!
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jul 5 20:34:43 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Edible root given by fire fighter to revolutionary for dangerous stunt (5,8)
  
  9 Boy reported to be idle in the solarium (3,6)
  
  10 Imperial decree from Britain to force out church dog (5)
  
  11 Sue RIAA for a change? Turkey and Russia are a part of this! (7)EURASIA
  
  13 Strike back with a discount for the edible root (7)
  
  14 Sweet party in call centre (5)
  
  15 Vacation necessity at work (4,5)
  
  17 Present voucher to private newspaper representative (4,5)
  
  18 Cutting tools returned outside hydrogen plant (5)
  
  20 A group of traditionalists design nose rings for the jailbird (7)
  
  22 Accountant catches fool in Virginia retreat with edible root (7)
  
  23 Minor actor in Connecticut excluded from selection (5)
  
  24 British lass’s clumsy body drill (5,4)
  
  26 Considers corruption in the test’s admission when grilled, say (5-8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Marry the gun captured in London’s entertainment district (4,3)
  
  2 Put up iambi partitioned incorrectly (oddly lacking a musical note) (5,4)
  
  3 Line spoken by Greek character (3)
  
  4 Dye obtained by substituting sulphur with hydrogen in medicinal herb (5)
  
  5 A diploma for the rams, lambs and ewes? (9)
  
  6 Bizarre ritual in the homes of the Swiss and the Costa Ricans, say (11)
  
  7 Track runner to get fit (5)
  
  8 Model left at religious centre (6)
  
  12 Cook pate stew too with edible root (5,6)SWEET POTATO
  
  15 Select teams choose one side of the argument (4,5)SAME SIDE
  
  16 A person with multi-continental roots gets injured on a safari (4-5)
  
  17 Cheerful greeting for alien leaving with edible root (6)
  
  19 Barbate Oriental in Germany, a spiritless revolutionary (7)
  
  21 Nerve of a visionary? (5)
  
  22 Clay model has a spot marked for the flower part (5)
  
  25 Many Americans smuggle this edible root (3)
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 5 21:51:04 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Edible root given by fire fighter to revolutionary for dangerous stunt (5,8)
  
  9 Boy reported to be idle in the solarium (3,6) SUN LOUNGE
  
  10 Imperial decree from Britain to force out church dog (5)
  
  11 Sue RIAA for a change? Turkey and Russia are a part of this! (7)EURASIA
  
  13 Strike back with a discount for the edible root (7)
  
  14 Sweet party in call centre (5)
  
  15 Vacation necessity at work (4,5)
  
  17 Present voucher to private newspaper representative (4,5)
  
  18 Cutting tools returned outside hydrogen plant (5)
  
  20 A group of traditionalists design nose rings for the jailbird (7)
  
  22 Accountant catches fool in Virginia retreat with edible root (7) CASSAVA
  
  23 Minor actor in Connecticut excluded from selection (5)
  
  24 British lass’s clumsy body drill (5,4)
  
  26 Considers corruption in the test’s admission when grilled, say (5-8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Marry the gun captured in London’s entertainment district (4,3)
  
  2 Put up iambi partitioned incorrectly (oddly lacking a musical note) (5,4)
  
  3 Line spoken by Greek character (3)
  
  4 Dye obtained by substituting sulphur with hydrogen in medicinal herb (5) HENNA
  
  5 A diploma for the rams, lambs and ewes? (9)
  
  6 Bizarre ritual in the homes of the Swiss and the Costa Ricans, say (11)
  
  7 Track runner to get fit (5)
  
  8 Model left at religious centre (6)
  
  12 Cook pate stew too with edible root (5,6)SWEET POTATO
  
  15 Select teams choose one side of the argument (4,5)SAME SIDE
  
  16 A person with multi-continental roots gets injured on a safari (4-5)
  
  17 Cheerful greeting for alien leaving with edible root (6)
  
  19 Barbate Oriental in Germany, a spiritless revolutionary (7)
  
  21 Nerve of a visionary? (5)
  
  22 Clay model has a spot marked for the flower part (5) CALYX
  
  25 Many Americans smuggle this edible root (3)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sun Jul 5 22:03:37 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Edible root given by fire fighter to revolutionary for dangerous stunt (5,8)
  9 Boy reported to be idle in the solarium (3,6) SUN LOUNGE
  10 Imperial decree from Britain to force out church dog (5)
  11 Sue RIAA for a change? Turkey and Russia are a part of this! (7)EURASIA
  13 Strike back with a discount for the edible root (7)
  14 Sweet party in call centre (5)
  15 Vacation necessity at work (4,5)
  17 Present voucher to private newspaper representative (4,5)
  18 Cutting tools returned outside hydrogen plant (5)
  20 A group of traditionalists design nose rings for the jailbird (7)
  22 Accountant catches fool in Virginia retreat with edible root (7) CASSAVA
  23 Minor actor in Connecticut excluded from selection (5)
  24 British lass’s clumsy body drill (5,4)
  26 Considers corruption in the test’s admission when grilled, say (5-8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Marry the gun captured in London’s entertainment district (4,3)
  2 Put up iambi partitioned incorrectly (oddly lacking a musical note) (5,4)
  3 Line spoken by Greek character (3)
  4 Dye obtained by substituting sulphur with hydrogen in medicinal herb (5) HENNA
  5 A diploma for the rams, lambs and ewes? (9)
  6 Bizarre ritual in the homes of the Swiss and the Costa Ricans, say (11)
  7 Track runner to get fit (5)
  8 Model left at religious centre (6) TEMPLE
  12 Cook pate stew too with edible root (5,6)SWEET POTATO
  15 Select teams choose one side of the argument (4,5)SAME SIDE Correction TAKE SIDES
  16 A person with multi-continental roots gets injured on a safari (4-5) AFRO ASIAN
  17 Cheerful greeting for alien leaving with edible root (6)
  19 Barbate Oriental in Germany, a spiritless revolutionary (7)
  21 Nerve of a visionary? (5) OPTIC
  22 Clay model has a spot marked for the flower part (5) CALYX
  25 Many Americans smuggle this edible root (3) YAM
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sun Jul 5 22:19:06 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Edible root given by fire fighter to revolutionary for dangerous stunt (5,8)WATER, CHE{TNUTS}*
  9 Boy reported to be idle in the solarium (3,6) SUN LOUNGE
  10 Imperial decree from Britain to force out church dog (5)
  11 Sue RIAA for a change? Turkey and Russia are a part of this! (7)EURASIA
  13 Strike back with a discount for the edible root (7)
  14 Sweet party in call centre (5)
  15 Vacation necessity at work (4,5)
  17 Present voucher to private newspaper representative (4,5)
  18 Cutting tools returned outside hydrogen plant (5)
  20 A group of traditionalists design nose rings for the jailbird (7)
  22 Accountant catches fool in Virginia retreat with edible root (7) CASSAVA
  23 Minor actor in Connecticut excluded from selection (5)
  24 British lass’s clumsy body drill (5,4)
  26 Considers corruption in the test’s admission when grilled, say (5-8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Marry the gun captured in London’s entertainment district (4,3)WEST, END*[WED, STEN]
  2 Put up iambi partitioned incorrectly (oddly lacking a musical note) (5,4)
  3 Line spoken by Greek character (3)RHO
  4 Dye obtained by substituting sulphur with hydrogen in medicinal herb (5) HENNA
  5 A diploma for the rams, lambs and ewes? (9)SHEEPSKIN
  6 Bizarre ritual in the homes of the Swiss and the Costa Ricans, say (11)
  7 Track runner to get fit (5)
  8 Model left at religious centre (6) TEMPLE
  12 Cook pate stew too with edible root (5,6)SWEET POTATO
  15 Select teams choose one side of the argument (4,5)SAME SIDE Correction TAKE SIDES
  16 A person with multi-continental roots gets injured on a safari (4-5) AFRO ASIAN
  17 Cheerful greeting for alien leaving with edible root (6)
  19 Barbate Oriental in Germany, a spiritless revolutionary (7)
  21 Nerve of a visionary? (5) OPTIC
  22 Clay model has a spot marked for the flower part (5) CALYX
  25 Many Americans smuggle this edible root (3) YAM
  
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jul 6 1:32:45 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Edible root given by fire fighter to revolutionary for dangerous stunt (5,8)WATER, CHE{TNUTS}*
  9 Boy reported to be idle in the solarium (3,6) SUN LOUNGE
  10 Imperial decree from Britain to force out church dog (5) UKASE
  11 Sue RIAA for a change? Turkey and Russia are a part of this! (7)EURASIA
  13 Strike back with a discount for the edible root (7) PARSNIP
  14 Sweet party in call centre (5) DOLCE
  15 Vacation necessity at work (4,5) TAKE LEAVE
  17 Present voucher to private newspaper representative (4,5) GIFT TOKEN
  18 Cutting tools returned outside hydrogen plant (5) SHRUB
  20 A group of traditionalists design nose rings for the jailbird (7) NEOCONS
  22 Accountant catches fool in Virginia retreat with edible root (7) CASSAVA
  23 Minor actor in Connecticut excluded from selection (5) EXTRA
  24 British lass’s clumsy body drill (5,4) DOLLY BIRD
  26 Considers corruption in the test’s admission when grilled, say (5-8) CROSS EXAMINED
  
  Down
  
  1 Marry the gun captured in London’s entertainment district (4,3)WEST, END*[WED, STEN]
  2 Put up iambi partitioned incorrectly (oddly lacking a musical note) (5,4) TENOR CLEF
  3 Line spoken by Greek character (3)RHO
  4 Dye obtained by substituting sulphur with hydrogen in medicinal herb (5) HENNA
  5 A diploma for the rams, lambs and ewes? (9)SHEEPSKIN
  6 Bizarre ritual in the homes of the Swiss and the Costa Ricans, say (11) NEUTRALISTS
  7 Track runner to get fit (5) TRAIN
  8 Model left at religious centre (6) TEMPLE
  12 Cook pate stew too with edible root (5,6)SWEET POTATO
  15 Select teams choose one side of the argument (4,5)SAME SIDE Correction TAKE SIDES
  16 A person with multi-continental roots gets injured on a safari (4-5) AFRO ASIAN
  17 Cheerful greeting for alien leaving with edible root (6) GINGER
  19 Barbate Oriental in Germany, a spiritless revolutionary (7) BEARDED
  21 Nerve of a visionary? (5) OPTIC
  22 Clay model has a spot marked for the flower part (5) CALYX
  25 Many Americans smuggle this edible root (3) YAM
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 6 1:52:54 2009.

  edible root galore!
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 6 2:01:00 2009.

  STARTED WITH A JAM DUE TO YAM.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jul 6 4:52:26 2009.

  Wow
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 6 5:47:00 2009.

  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jul 6 20:30:32 2009.

  Note: Solutions to the starred clues (which carry no direct definition) share the commonality of straddling the biggest circle on earth.
  
  Across
  
  1 Shy girl’s pig let loose on saint taking off in a Victorian manner (10) PRIGGISHLY
  6 Cycles made with silver and selenium from the east (4)
  10 JBA? He is a Jack of all trades (3-3,3) ODD JOB MAN
  11 Go slowly? That is a risky move after losing the opener (5)
  12 Night sky pattern (13)
  14 Mani suspects hidden strain (5)
  15 Can ethylene catalysis remove hydrogen and nitrogen from welder’s gas? (9)
  17 Capital city (old) shelters bishop framed by the French military alliance (4,5)
  21 Organic compound in the clear upper air (5)
  22 Camel in the desert (5,2,6)
  24 Court excuse (5)
  25 Ended Verdi composition in high gear (9)
  26 Proverbial necessity for you to find (4)
  27 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of Americans, for example (10)
  
  Down
  
  1 Poem incurs trouble in this part of the stage (10)
  2 *Singles in our country (9)
  3 Engineer got slit in a part of the throat (7)
  4 *Trouble brought about by Vedic intoxicant in the beginning (7)
  5 Take time out to sort gelatine stock (7)
  7 *Silver sent up to a German city for the auditor (5)
  8 Appear to give 26 Ac a 1000 fold increase at the end (4)
  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6)
  13 Pistols found with the German impostors (10)
  16 Uncontrollably pined here for asthma medicine (9)
  18 *Sail rope ensnares Zulu chief (6) BRAZIL
  19 Got across note to replace Siemens vacuum tube (7)
  20 Mirror show (7) WESTERNERS
  21 *Doctors, discouraged, quit digs (7)
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5)
  23 Lacking in letters of bipartisan support (4)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Mon Jul 6 22:08:39 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Shy girl’s pig let loose on saint taking off in a Victorian manner (10) PRIGGISHLY
  6 Cycles made with silver and selenium from the east (4)
  10 JBA? He is a Jack of all trades (3-3,3) ODD JOB MAN
  11 Go slowly? That is a risky move after losing the opener (5)
  12 Night sky pattern (13)
  14 Mani suspects hidden strain (5)
  15 Can ethylene catalysis remove hydrogen and nitrogen from welder’s gas? (9)
  17 Capital city (old) shelters bishop framed by the French military alliance (4,5)U[LA]{N, (+B)ATO}R
  21 Organic compound in the clear upper air (5)ETHER[CD]
  22 Camel in the desert (5,2,6)
  24 Court excuse (5)
  25 Ended Verdi composition in high gear (9)
  26 Proverbial necessity for you to find (4)
  27 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of Americans, for example (10) WESTERNERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Poem incurs trouble in this part of the stage (10)
  2 *Singles in our country (9)IND{ONES}IA
  3 Engineer got slit in a part of the throat (7)GLOTTIS*
  4 *Trouble brought about by Vedic intoxicant in the beginning (7)
  5 Take time out to sort gelatine stock (7)
  7 *Silver sent up to a German city for the auditor (5)
  8 Appear to give 26 Ac a 1000 fold increase at the end (4)
  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6)
  13 Pistols found with the German impostors (10)
  16 Uncontrollably pined here for asthma medicine (9)
  18 *Sail rope ensnares Zulu chief (6) BRAZIL
  19 Got across note to replace Siemens vacuum tube (7)
  20 Mirror show (7)
  21 *Doctors, discouraged, quit digs (7)
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5)
  23 Lacking in letters of bipartisan support (4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 6 22:23:19 2009.

  Across
  1 Shy girl’s pig let loose on saint taking off in a Victorian manner (10) PRIGGISHLY
  6 Cycles made with silver and selenium from the east (4)
  10 JBA? He is a Jack of all trades (3-3,3) ODD JOB MAN
  11 Go slowly? That is a risky move after losing the opener (5)
  12 Night sky pattern (13)
  14 Mani suspects hidden strain (5)
  15 Can ethylene catalysis remove hydrogen and nitrogen from welder’s gas? (9) ACETYLENE
  17 Capital city (old) shelters bishop framed by the French military alliance (4,5)U[LA]{N, (+B)ATO}R
  21 Organic compound in the clear upper air (5)ETHER[CD]
  22 Camel in the desert (5,2,6)
  24 Court excuse (5) ALIBI
  25 Ended Verdi composition in high gear (9)
  26 Proverbial necessity for you to find (4)
  27 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of Americans, for example (10) WESTERNERS
  
  Down
  
  1 Poem incurs trouble in this part of the stage (10)
  2 *Singles in our country (9)IND{ONES}IA
  3 Engineer got slit in a part of the throat (7)GLOTTIS*
  4 *Trouble brought about by Vedic intoxicant in the beginning (7)
  5 Take time out to sort gelatine stock (7)
  7 *Silver sent up to a German city for the auditor (5)
  8 Appear to give 26 Ac a 1000 fold increase at the end (4)
  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6)
  13 Pistols found with the German impostors (10) DERRINGERS
  16 Uncontrollably pined here for asthma medicine (9)
  18 *Sail rope ensnares Zulu chief (6) BRAZIL
  19 Got across note to replace Siemens vacuum tube (7)
  20 Mirror show (7) REFLECT
  21 *Doctors, discouraged, quit digs (7)
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5)
  23 Lacking in letters of bipartisan support (4)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jul 6 22:52:56 2009.

  Across
  1 Shy girl’s pig let loose on saint taking off in a Victorian manner (10) PRIGGISHLY
  6 Cycles made with silver and selenium from the east (4)
  10 JBA? He is a Jack of all trades (3-3,3) ODD JOB MAN
  11 Go slowly? That is a risky move after losing the opener (5)
  12 Night sky pattern (13)
  14 Mani suspects hidden strain (5)
  15 Can ethylene catalysis remove hydrogen and nitrogen from welder’s gas? (9) ACETYLENE
  17 Capital city (old) shelters bishop framed by the French military alliance (4,5)U[LA]{N, (+B)ATO}R
  21 Organic compound in the clear upper air (5)ETHER[CD]
  22 Camel in the desert (5,2,6) BEAST OF BURDEN
  24 Court excuse (5) ALIBI
  25 Ended Verdi composition in high gear (9)
  26 Proverbial necessity for you to find (4)
  27 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of Americans, for example (10) WESTERNERS
  Down
  1 Poem incurs trouble in this part of the stage (10)
  2 *Singles in our country (9)IND{ONES}IA
  3 Engineer got slit in a part of the throat (7)GLOTTIS*
  4 *Trouble brought about by Vedic intoxicant in the beginning (7) SOMALIA
  5 Take time out to sort gelatine stock (7)
  7 *Silver sent up to a German city for the auditor (5)
  8 Appear to give 26 Ac a 1000 fold increase at the end (4)
  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6)
  13 Pistols found with the German impostors (10) DERRINGERS
  16 Uncontrollably pined here for asthma medicine (9)
  18 *Sail rope ensnares Zulu chief (6) BRAZIL
  19 Got across note to replace Siemens vacuum tube (7) TETRODE
  20 Mirror show (7) REFLECT
  21 *Doctors, discouraged, quit digs (7) ECUADOR
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5)
  23 Lacking in letters of bipartisan support (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jul 6 23:03:55 2009.

  Across
  1 Shy girl’s pig let loose on saint taking off in a Victorian manner (10) PRIGGISHLY
  6 Cycles made with silver and selenium from the east (4) AGES
  10 JBA? He is a Jack of all trades (3-3,3) ODD JOB MAN
  11 Go slowly? That is a risky move after losing the opener (5) AMBLE
  12 Night sky pattern (13) CONSTELLATION
  14 Mani suspects hidden strain (5) NISUS
  15 Can ethylene catalysis remove hydrogen and nitrogen from welder’s gas? (9) ACETYLENE
  17 Capital city (old) shelters bishop framed by the French military alliance (4,5)U[LA]{N, (+B)ATO}R
  21 Organic compound in the clear upper air (5)ETHER[CD]
  22 Camel in the desert (5,2,6) BEAST OF BURDEN
  24 Court excuse (5) ALIBI
  25 Ended Verdi composition in high gear (9)
  26 Proverbial necessity for you to find (4)
  27 Cowboy films featuring hesitation of Americans, for example (10) WESTERNERS
  Down
  1 Poem incurs trouble in this part of the stage (10)
  2 *Singles in our country (9)IND{ONES}IA
  3 Engineer got slit in a part of the throat (7)GLOTTIS*
  4 *Trouble brought about by Vedic intoxicant in the beginning (7) SOMALIA
  5 Take time out to sort gelatine stock (7)
  7 *Silver sent up to a German city for the auditor (5)
  8 Appear to give 26 Ac a 1000 fold increase at the end (4)
  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6)
  13 Pistols found with the German impostors (10) DERRINGERS
  16 Uncontrollably pined here for asthma medicine (9)
  18 *Sail rope ensnares Zulu chief (6) BRAZIL
  19 Got across note to replace Siemens vacuum tube (7) TETRODE
  20 Mirror show (7) REFLECT
  21 *Doctors, discouraged, quit digs (7) ECUADOR
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5)
  23 Lacking in letters of bipartisan support (4)
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 6 23:07:43 2009.

  Across
  25 Ended Verdi composition in high gear (9) OVER DRIVE*
  26 Proverbial necessity for you to find (4)
  Down
  1 Poem incurs trouble in this part of the stage (10) PROSCENIUM*
  5 Take time out to sort gelatine stock (7) LINEAGE(-T)
  7 *Silver sent up to a German city for the auditor (5)
  8 Appear to give 26 Ac a 1000 fold increase at the end (4)
  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6)
  16 Uncontrollably pined here for asthma medicine (9) EPHEDRINE*
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5)
  23 Lacking in letters of bipartisan support (4)
  
  

• From: Punnaimaran on Tue Jul 7 1:29:11 2009.

  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6) PARITY?
  
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5) BAIZE
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jul 7 2:24:01 2009.

  Across
  25 Ended Verdi composition in high gear (9) OVER DRIVE*
  26 Proverbial necessity for you to find (4) SEEK
  Down
  1 Poem incurs trouble in this part of the stage (10) PROSCENIUM*
  5 Take time out to sort gelatine stock (7) LINEAGE(-T)
  7 *Silver sent up to a German city for the auditor (5) GABON
  8 Appear to give 26 Ac a 1000 fold increase at the end (4) SEEM
  9 Correspondence with one taken in by revolutionary Yankee’s trickery (6) PARITY
  16 Uncontrollably pined here for asthma medicine (9) EPHEDRINE*
  22 Pool material made from Mediterranean trees reportedly (5) BAIZE
  23 Lacking in letters of bipartisan support (4) SANS
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jul 7 16:52:53 2009.

  Across
  1 Part of the paper carrying adverts from individuals may, however, pall on consumer (8,6)
  8 Good man in demand built a cosy home (6)
  9 Ancient Italian who subdued centaurs (8) ETRUSCAN
  11 Burmese Inland Revenue, challenged, will pay back costs incurred (9)
  12 Manifold evil revealed in a pithy dramatic work (5)
  13 Wild horse in frenzied state, a no-good (7)
  15 Proteins like pepsin, renin etc (7) ENZYMES
  17 Send a rogue to the gallows with this kind of downcast look (7)
  19 Gas consumed a newborn child (7)
  21 Wads of currency needed for a posh car (5)
  23 Sailors swindle the German escaper (9)
  25 Former journalist, accepting fee, is praised (8)
  26 Cheap decoration from cans, Spanish article (6)
  27 What a fiancée may get — a “busy” tone on phone? (10,4)
  Down
  1 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog (7)
  2 Indian sage of Irish extraction (5)
  3 Where to go if too enthusiastic? Into the water! (9)
  4 Precious stone that makes a gossip audibly suspire (4,3)
  5 Sound happy (5)
  6 Evergreen material for road-making I begin applying (9)
  7 Old coins, about 50, in recorded history (6)
  10 Daughter with a worn garment, what a transvestite may wear (4)
  14 Solitary person who made just one century (9) SINGLETON
  16 He studies animals in Kalamazoo logistically (9) ZOOLOGIST
  17 Hothead, sporting a gun, caused injury (6)
  18 Good boy, I say, gets an amorous look (4,3)
  19 Frontal feature, very big in one direction (4)
  20 Individual sound filter (7)
  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2)
  24 Old statesman with novel ideas (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jul 7 21:41:48 2009.

  Across
  1 Part of the paper carrying adverts from individuals may, however, pall on consumer (8,6)
  8 Good man in demand built a cosy home (6)
  9 Ancient Italian who subdued centaurs (8) ETRUSCAN
  11 Burmese Inland Revenue, challenged, will pay back costs incurred (9)
  12 Manifold evil revealed in a pithy dramatic work (5)
  13 Wild horse in frenzied state, a no-good (7)
  15 Proteins like pepsin, renin etc (7) ENZYMES
  17 Send a rogue to the gallows with this kind of downcast look (7)
  19 Gas consumed a newborn child (7)
  21 Wads of currency needed for a posh car (5)
  23 Sailors swindle the German escaper (9)
  25 Former journalist, accepting fee, is praised (8)
  26 Cheap decoration from cans, Spanish article (6)
  27 What a fiancée may get — a “busy” tone on phone? (10,4)
  Down
  1 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog (7)
  2 Indian sage of Irish extraction (5)
  3 Where to go if too enthusiastic? Into the water! (9)
  4 Precious stone that makes a gossip audibly suspire (4,3)
  5 Sound happy (5)
  6 Evergreen material for road-making I begin applying (9)
  7 Old coins, about 50, in recorded history (6)
  10 Daughter with a worn garment, what a transvestite may wear (4)
  14 Solitary person who made just one century (9) SINGLETON
  16 He studies animals in Kalamazoo logistically (9) ZOOLOGIST
  17 Hothead, sporting a gun, caused injury (6)
  18 Good boy, I say, gets an amorous look (4,3)
  19 Frontal feature, very big in one direction (4) NOSE
  20 Individual sound filter (7) EARPLUG
  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2) SOL FA
  24 Old statesman with novel ideas (5) DESAI
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jul 7 21:57:05 2009.

  Across
  1 Part of the paper carrying adverts from individuals may, however, pall on consumer (8,6) PERSONAL COLUMN
  8 Good man in demand built a cosy home (6)
  9 Ancient Italian who subdued centaurs (8) ETRUSCAN
  11 Burmese Inland Revenue, challenged, will pay back costs incurred (9)
  12 Manifold evil revealed in a pithy dramatic work (5)
  13 Wild horse in frenzied state, a no-good (7)
  15 Proteins like pepsin, renin etc (7) ENZYMES
  17 Send a rogue to the gallows with this kind of downcast look (7)
  19 Gas consumed a newborn child (7)
  21 Wads of currency needed for a posh car (5)
  23 Sailors swindle the German escaper (9)
  25 Former journalist, accepting fee, is praised (8)
  26 Cheap decoration from cans, Spanish article (6)
  27 What a fiancée may get — a “busy” tone on phone? (10,4)
  Down
  1 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog (7) PANGRAM
  2 Indian sage of Irish extraction (5)
  3 Where to go if too enthusiastic? Into the water! (9)
  4 Precious stone that makes a gossip audibly suspire (4,3) CATS EYE
  5 Sound happy (5) LAUGH
  6 Evergreen material for road-making I begin applying (9)
  7 Old coins, about 50, in recorded history (6)
  10 Daughter with a worn garment, what a transvestite may wear (4)
  14 Solitary person who made just one century (9) SINGLETON
  16 He studies animals in Kalamazoo logistically (9) ZOOLOGIST
  17 Hothead, sporting a gun, caused injury (6)
  18 Good boy, I say, gets an amorous look (4,3)
  19 Frontal feature, very big in one direction (4)
  20 Individual sound filter (7)
  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2)
  24 Old statesman with novel ideas (5)
  _________________
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Tue Jul 7 22:12:08 2009.

  Consolidating and my 4
  
  Across
  1 Part of the paper carrying adverts from individuals may, however, pall on consumer (8,6) PERSONAL COLUMN
  8 Good man in demand built a cosy home (6)
  9 Ancient Italian who subdued centaurs (8) ETRUSCAN
  11 Burmese Inland Revenue, challenged, will pay back costs incurred (9)
  12 Manifold evil revealed in a pit hy dramatic work (5) HYDRA
  13 Wild horse in frenzied state, a no-good (7)
  15 Proteins like pepsin, renin etc (7) ENZYMES
  17 Send a rogue to the gallows with this kind of downcast look (7)
  19 Gas consumed a newborn child (7)
  21 Wads of currency needed for a posh car (5)
  23 Sailors swindle the German escaper (9)
  25 Former journalist, accepting fee, is praised (8)
  26 Cheap decoration from cans, Spanish article (6)
  27 What a fiancée may get — a “busy” tone on phone? (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING
  Down
  1 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog (7) PANGRAM
  2 Indian sage of Irish extraction (5)
  3 Where to go if too enthusiastic? Into the water! (9) OVERBOARD
  4 Precious stone that makes a gossip audibly suspire (4,3) CATS EYE
  5 Sound happy (5) LAUGH
  6 Evergreen material for road-making I begin applying (9)
  7 Old coins, about 50, in recorded history (6)
  10 Daughter with a worn garment, what a transvestite may wear (4)
  14 Solitary person who made just one century (9) SINGLETON
  16 He studies animals in Kalamazoo logistically (9) ZOOLOGIST
  17 Hothead, sporting a gun, caused injury (6)
  18 Good boy, I say, gets an amorous look (4,3) G LAD EYE
  19 Frontal feature, very big in one direction (4) NOSE
  20 Individual sound filter (7) EARPLUG
  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2) SOF LA
  24 Old statesman with novel ideas (5) DESAI
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 7 22:21:50 2009.

  Across
  1 Part of the paper carrying adverts from individuals may, however, pall on consumer (8,6) PERSONAL COLUMN
  8 Good man in demand built a cosy home (6) NESTED
  9 Ancient Italian who subdued centaurs (8) ETRUSCAN
  11 Burmese Inland Revenue, challenged, will pay back costs incurred (9) REIMBURSE
  12 Manifold evil revealed in a pit hy dramatic work (5) HYDRA
  13 Wild horse in frenzied state, a no-good (7) MUSTANG
  15 Proteins like pepsin, renin etc (7) ENZYMES
  17 Send a rogue to the gallows with this kind of downcast look (7) HANGDOG
  19 Gas consumed a newborn child (7)
  21 Wads of currency needed for a posh car (5)
  23 Sailors swindle the German escaper (9)
  25 Former journalist, accepting fee, is praised (8)
  26 Cheap decoration from cans, Spanish article (6)
  27 What a fiancée may get — a “busy” tone on phone? (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING
  Down
  1 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog (7) PANGRAM
  2 Indian sage of Irish extraction (5)
  3 Where to go if too enthusiastic? Into the water! (9) OVERBOARD
  4 Precious stone that makes a gossip audibly suspire (4,3) CATS EYE
  5 Sound happy (5) LAUGH
  6 Evergreen material for road-making I begin applying (9)
  7 Old coins, about 50, in recorded history (6)
  10 Daughter with a worn garment, what a transvestite may wear (4)
  14 Solitary person who made just one century (9) SINGLETON
  16 He studies animals in Kalamazoo logistically (9) ZOOLOGIST
  17 Hothead, sporting a gun, caused injury (6)
  18 Good boy, I say, gets an amorous look (4,3) G LAD EYE
  19 Frontal feature, very big in one direction (4) NOSE
  20 Individual sound filter (7) EARPLUG
  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2) SOF LA
  24 Old statesman with novel ideas (5) DESAI
  _________________
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 7 22:22:14 2009.

  Across
  1 Part of the paper carrying adverts from individuals may, however, pall on consumer (8,6) PERSONAL COLUMN
  8 Good man in demand built a cosy home (6)
  9 Ancient Italian who subdued centaurs (8) ETRUSCAN
  11 Burmese Inland Revenue, challenged, will pay back costs incurred (9)
  12 Manifold evil revealed in a pit hy dramatic work (5) HYDRA
  13 Wild horse in frenzied state, a no-good (7)
  15 Proteins like pepsin, renin etc (7) ENZYMES
  17 Send a rogue to the gallows with this kind of downcast look (7)
  19 Gas consumed a newborn child (7) NEONATE
  21 Wads of currency needed for a posh car (5)
  23 Sailors swindle the German escaper (9) ABSCONDER
  25 Former journalist, accepting fee, is praised (8) EXTOLLED
  26 Cheap decoration from cans, Spanish article (6) TINSEL
  27 What a fiancée may get — a “busy” tone on phone? (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING
  Down
  1 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog (7) PANGRAM
  2 Indian sage of Irish extraction (5)
  3 Where to go if too enthusiastic? Into the water! (9) OVERBOARD
  4 Precious stone that makes a gossip audibly suspire (4,3) CATS EYE
  5 Sound happy (5) LAUGH
  6 Evergreen material for road-making I begin applying (9)
  7 Old coins, about 50, in recorded history (6)
  10 Daughter with a worn garment, what a transvestite may wear (4)
  14 Solitary person who made just one century (9) SINGLETON
  16 He studies animals in Kalamazoo logistically (9) ZOOLOGIST
  17 Hothead, sporting a gun, caused injury (6)
  18 Good boy, I say, gets an amorous look (4,3) G LAD EYE
  19 Frontal feature, very big in one direction (4) NOSE
  20 Individual sound filter (7) EARPLUG
  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2) SOF LA
  24 Old statesman with novel ideas (5) DESAI
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 7 22:23:13 2009.

  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2) SOF LA SOL FA ??
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Tue Jul 7 22:25:15 2009.

  Next person, please consolidate mine & CLUELESS's. Thanks
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jul 7 23:12:21 2009.

  For someone who knows precisely what is going on, Clueless is a perfect example of a misnomer. Clueless, might you consider changing your name? PPMadam, you agree with me on this?
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jul 8 1:14:58 2009.

  Across
  1 Part of the paper carrying adverts from individuals may, however, pall on consumer (8,6) PERSONAL COLUMN
  8 Good man in demand built a cosy home (6) NESTED
  9 Ancient Italian who subdued centaurs (8) ETRUSCAN
  11 Burmese Inland Revenue, challenged, will pay back costs incurred (9)REIMBURSE
  12 Manifold evil revealed in a pit hy dramatic work (5) HYDRA
  13 Wild horse in frenzied state, a no-good (7) MUSTANG
  15 Proteins like pepsin, renin etc (7) ENZYMES
  17 Send a rogue to the gallows with this kind of downcast look (7)HANGDOG
  19 Gas consumed a newborn child (7) NEONATE
  21 Wads of currency needed for a posh car (5)ROLLS
  23 Sailors swindle the German escaper (9) ABSCONDER
  25 Former journalist, accepting fee, is praised (8) EXTOLLED
  26 Cheap decoration from cans, Spanish article (6) TINSEL
  27 What a fiancée may get — a “busy” tone on phone? (10,4) ENGAGEMENT RING
  Down
  1 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog (7) PANGRAM
  2 Indian sage of Irish extraction (5)RISHI
  3 Where to go if too enthusiastic? Into the water! (9) OVERBOARD
  4 Precious stone that makes a gossip audibly suspire (4,3) CATS EYE
  5 Sound happy (5) LAUGH
  6 Evergreen material for road-making I begin applying (9)MACADAMIA
  7 Old coins, about 50, in recorded history (6) ANNALS
  10 Daughter with a worn garment, what a transvestite may wear (4)DRAG
  14 Solitary person who made just one century (9) SINGLETON
  16 He studies animals in Kalamazoo logistically (9) ZOOLOGIST
  17 Hothead, sporting a gun, caused injury (6) HARMED
  18 Good boy, I say, gets an amorous look (4,3) G LAD EYE
  19 Frontal feature, very big in one direction (4) NOSE
  20 Individual sound filter (7) EARPLUG
  22 Student in comfortable seat can sing to musical syllables (3-2) SOF LA SOLFA
  24 Old statesman with novel ideas (5) DESAI
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Wed Jul 8 2:05:27 2009.

  My comments on this crossword are posted here:
  http://cgrishikesh.wordpress.com/
  Those interested might read it.
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Wed Jul 8 2:11:54 2009.

  Clueless by using that term probably means that they do not have clues of their own but they can solve all the clues of others.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 8 4:15:35 2009.

  [quote="snarimetla"]For someone who knows precisely[b] [u]what is going on[/u],[/b] Clueless is a perfect example of a misnomer. Clueless, might you consider changing your name? PPMadam, you agree with me on this?[/quote]
  ======================================
  
  i am clueless as to "what is going on" ?????[/u][/b]
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 8 9:52:46 2009.

  snarimetla wrote:

  For someone who knows precisely what is going on, Clueless is a perfect example of a misnomer. Clueless, might you consider changing your name? PPMadam, you agree with me on this?

  
  
  I am also still clueless about such a misnomer! He is never clueless! But the contrary- always, about everything and everybody!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 8 9:56:10 2009.

  Brilliant - our team's work and C-Vasi's explanations!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 8 10:55:59 2009.

  I am open to suggestions from fellow-hubbers.
  but!!please remember:-
  
  "What's in a name? that which we call a rose
  by any other .................!!"
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Wed Jul 8 11:03:18 2009.

  Yes, there is nothing in the name!!!
  Interestingly, the internet is tempting many people to choose misnomers; in some other sites I know an IdleMind with very buzzing brains, an Idiot whose posts are far from being idiotic!!! Similarly our Clueless is a rose smelling the same under some other name!
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Wed Jul 8 20:56:58 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Witty aspects of personality cover up promise to pay (9)
  5 Where Freemasons may meet (5)
  8 A new missile is slender (6)
  9 Such a union is not necessarily without love (8)
  11 Point made by decapitating an animal (4)
  12 Manure to treat sterile fir (10) FERTILISER *
  14 She went after peach for a dessert (5) MELBA [DD]
  15 Used in fishing, it is a predetermined course of action (7)
  16 A spear to catch a jackass against all odds (7) ASSAGAI
  17 Joint on which a door may close (5)
  19 Born saints are distressed, they refuse to vote (10) ABSTAINTER *
  20 A song of praise for that man, one hears (4)
  22 What battleships may engage in (3,5)
  23 Dairy product used on top of bread, say (6)
  24 Evade 5 Ac, changing first (5)
  25 You can’t expect a full day’s work from him (4-5)
  
  Down
  
  1 Part of a glove or of a muff in Germany (6)
  2 Australian territory, a rich landmass: it’s fantastic! (9,6)
  3 Move fast to reverse a wrongful act (4)
  4 Part of the atmosphere that poses threat, right? Awful (12)
  5 Distributing information sheets and turning the pages, suppressing obstacle (10)
  6 It plays a vital, absorbing role for everyone (9,6)
  7 Recommend some vendors eminently reliable (7)
  10 A kinsman’s following current fashions for a bond (12)
  13 Commit intellectual piracy (10)
  16 The same Das, provoked, made a pile (7)
  18 A ‘sound’ sleeper perhaps (6)
  21 Break a piece of sculpture (4)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Wed Jul 8 21:16:22 2009.

  9 ACROSS MARRIAGE
  17 ACROSS HINGE
  25 ACROSS PART TIMER
  16 DOWN AMASSED
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 8 21:17:05 2009.

  Across
  1 Witty aspects of personality cover up promise to pay (9)
  5 Where Freemasons may meet (5) LODGE
  8 A new missile is slender (6)
  9 Such a union is not necessarily without love (8)
  11 Point made by decapitating an animal (4)
  12 Manure to treat sterile fir (10) FERTILISER *
  14 She went after peach for a dessert (5) MELBA [DD]
  15 Used in fishing, it is a predetermined course of action (7)
  16 A spear to catch a jackass against all odds (7) ASSAGAI
  17 Joint on which a door may close (5)
  19 Born saints are distressed, they refuse to vote (10) ABSTAINTER *
  20 A song of praise for that man, one hears (4)
  22 What battleships may engage in (3,5)
  23 Dairy product used on top of bread, say (6)
  24 Evade 5 Ac, changing first (5) DODGE
  25 You can’t expect a full day’s work from him (4-5)
  Down
  1 Part of a glove or of a muff in Germany (6)
  2 Australian territory, a rich landmass: it’s fantastic! (9,6)
  3 Move fast to reverse a wrongful act (4)
  4 Part of the atmosphere that poses threat, right? Awful (12) STRATOSPHERE
  5 Distributing information sheets and turning the pages, suppressing obstacle (10)
  6 It plays a vital, absorbing role for everyone (9,6)
  7 Recommend some vendors eminently reliable (7)
  10 A kinsman’s following current fashions for a bond (12)
  13 Commit intellectual piracy (10) PLAGIARISE
  16 The same Das, provoked, made a pile (7)
  18 A ‘sound’ sleeper perhaps (6)
  21 Break a piece of sculpture (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jul 8 21:58:59 2009.

  Across
  1 Witty aspects of personality cover up promise to pay (9)
  5 Where Freemasons may meet (5) LODGE
  8 A new missile is slender (6)
  9 Such a union is not necessarily without love (8)
  11 Point made by decapitating an animal (4)
  12 Manure to treat sterile fir (10) FERTILISER *
  14 She went after peach for a dessert (5) MELBA [DD]
  15 Used in fishing, it is a predetermined course of action (7)
  16 A spear to catch a jackass against all odds (7) ASSAGAI
  17 Joint on which a door may close (5)
  19 Born saints are distressed, they refuse to vote (10) ABSTAINTER *
  20 A song of praise for that man, one hears (4)
  22 What battleships may engage in (3,5)
  23 Dairy product used on top of bread, say (6)
  24 Evade 5 Ac, changing first (5) DODGE
  25 You can’t expect a full day’s work from him (4-5)
  Down
  1 Part of a glove or of a muff in Germany (6)
  2 Australian territory, a rich landmass: it’s fantastic! (9,6)
  3 Move fast to reverse a wrongful act (4)
  4 Part of the atmosphere that poses threat, right? Awful (12) STRATOSPHERE
  5 Distributing information sheets and turning the pages, suppressing obstacle (10)
  6 It plays a vital, absorbing role for everyone (9,6)
  7 Recommend some vendors eminently reliable (7)
  10 A kinsman’s following current fashions for a bond (12) RELATIONSHIP
  13 Commit intellectual piracy (10) PLAGIARISE
  16 The same Das, provoked, made a pile (7) AMASSED
  18 A ‘sound’ sleeper perhaps (6) SNORER
  21 Break a piece of sculpture (4) BUST
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Wed Jul 8 22:06:53 2009.

  Across
  1 Witty aspects of personality cover up promise to pay (9)
  5 Where Freemasons may meet (5) LODGE
  8 A new missile is slender (6)N ARROW
  9 Such a union is not necessarily without love (8)
  11 Point made by decapitating an animal (4)
  12 Manure to treat sterile fir (10) FERTILISER *
  14 She went after peach for a dessert (5) MELBA [DD]
  15 Used in fishing, it is a predetermined course of action (7)SETLINE[2]
  16 A spear to catch a jackass against all odds (7) ASSAGAI
  17 Joint on which a door may close (5)HINGE[CD]
  19 Born saints are distressed, they refuse to vote (10) ABSTAINTER *
  20 A song of praise for that man, one hears (4)
  22 What battleships may engage in (3,5)
  23 Dairy product used on top of bread, say (6)
  24 Evade 5 Ac, changing first (5) DODGE
  25 You can’t expect a full day’s work from him (4-5)
  Down
  1 Part of a glove or of a muff in Germany (6)
  2 Australian territory, a rich landmass: it’s fantastic! (9,6)CHRISTMAS,ISLAND*
  3 Move fast to reverse a wrongful act (4)
  4 Part of the atmosphere that poses threat, right? Awful (12) STRATOSPHERE
  5 Distributing information sheets and turning the pages, suppressing obstacle (10)
  6 It plays a vital, absorbing role for everyone (9,6)
  7 Recommend some vendors eminently reliable (7)
  10 A kinsman’s following current fashions for a bond (12) RELATIONSHIP
  13 Commit intellectual piracy (10) PLAGIARISE
  16 The same Das, provoked, made a pile (7) AMASSED
  18 A ‘sound’ sleeper perhaps (6) SNORER
  21 Break a piece of sculpture (4) BUST
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 8 22:34:40 2009.

  Across
  1 Witty aspects of personality cover up promise to pay (9) FACETIOUS
  5 Where Freemasons may meet (5) LODGE
  8 A new missile is slender (6)N ARROW
  9 Such a union is not necessarily without love (8)
  11 Point made by decapitating an animal (4)
  12 Manure to treat sterile fir (10) FERTILISER *
  14 She went after peach for a dessert (5) MELBA [DD]
  15 Used in fishing, it is a predetermined course of action (7)SETLINE[2]
  16 A spear to catch a jackass against all odds (7) ASSAGAI
  17 Joint on which a door may close (5)HINGE[CD]
  19 Born saints are distressed, they refuse to vote (10) ABSTAINTER *
  20 A song of praise for that man, one hears (4) HYMN
  22 What battleships may engage in (3,5) SEA FIGHT
  23 Dairy product used on top of bread, say (6)
  24 Evade 5 Ac, changing first (5) DODGE
  25 You can’t expect a full day’s work from him (4-5)
  Down
  1 Part of a glove or of a muff in Germany (6)
  2 Australian territory, a rich landmass: it’s fantastic! (9,6)CHRISTMAS,ISLAND*
  3 Move fast to reverse a wrongful act (4)
  4 Part of the atmosphere that poses threat, right? Awful (12) STRATOSPHERE
  5 Distributing information sheets and turning the pages, suppressing obstacle (10)
  6 It plays a vital, absorbing role for everyone (9,6) DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
  7 Recommend some vendors eminently reliable (7)
  10 A kinsman’s following current fashions for a bond (12) RELATIONSHIP
  13 Commit intellectual piracy (10) PLAGIARISE
  16 The same Das, provoked, made a pile (7) AMASSED
  18 A ‘sound’ sleeper perhaps (6) SNORER
  21 Break a piece of sculpture (4) BUST
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 8 22:59:03 2009.

  Across
  9 Such a union is not necessarily without love (8)
  11 Point made by decapitating an animal (4)
  23 Dairy product used on top of bread, say (6) B UTTER
  25 You can’t expect a full day’s work from him (4-5) PART TIMER
  Down
  1 Part of a glove or of a muff in Germany (6) FINGER
  3 Move fast to reverse a wrongful act (4)
  5 Distributing information sheets and turning the pages, suppressing obstacle (10)
  7 Recommend some vendors eminently reliable (7) ENDORSE
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jul 9 0:07:56 2009.

  Across
  9 Such a union is not necessarily without love (8) ARRANGED
  11 Point made by decapitating an animal (4) EAST
  23 Dairy product used on top of bread, say (6) B UTTER
  25 You can’t expect a full day’s work from him (4-5) PART TIMER
  Down
  1 Part of a glove or of a muff in Germany (6) FINGER
  3 Move fast to reverse a wrongful act (4) TROT
  5 Distributing information sheets and turning the pages, suppressing obstacle (10) LEAFLETING
  7 Recommend some vendors eminently reliable (7) ENDORSE
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 9 1:23:05 2009.

  Excellent!
  
  //My system and server take turns to conspire to keep me away from net! Occassionally I am on travel! On all these occassions I feel mad! Such is the evil of net addiction! //
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 9 1:28:51 2009.

  dear pp,
  
  a good "laptop" with an excellent "service provider"
  should restore sanity on such occasions.
  
  "net addiction' is no evil!!!!!!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 9 1:45:37 2009.

  Our children keep laptops. But they are not addicts! An old lady like carrying a laptop everywhere will be an odd sight in our parts of the world! At present I keep my system near the window overlooking my little garden and the private lane of our group houses. Everybody in the area is amazed to see me always at my system!!! They just can't understand!!! They even ask have I no work to do at home! An old couple's needs are simple, ain't they? Just how long can a simple breakfast, lunch and coffee can take to make? In this age of pressure cookers and mixies does a woman has to be imprisoned in the kitchen. They do watch us going out often on town trips, engaged in other activities etc. But still, the number of hours I spend in front of the computer is abnormal and unbelievable!!!On a different perspective, a woman of my age must be watching serials or visiting temples is the popular opinion. But being different makes all the difference! I continue in spite of surprise, scorn and disapproval. Evenings are wonderful times to chat with dear ones living far away, some abroad! We even play word games across the sea- yahoo word racer- from Port Said, Mumbai, B'lore and Madurai. Most of the time I play games solo, keeping alive my vocabulary.
  
  

• From: Punnaimaran on Thu Jul 9 2:10:57 2009.

  19 Born saints are distressed, they refuse to vote (10) ABSTAINTER * ABSTAINERS?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 9 2:20:05 2009.

  Typo, must be!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 9 5:45:17 2009.

  You are only as old as you feel...
  
  Youth is a state of the mind & not a period in life...
  
  Learn like you are living forever & live like there is no tomorrow....
  
  So let us not make a song & dance of being old.. let us go and have a BLAST
  
  If at 54, I can take Karate lessons, I am sure PP Madam is entitled to sit before the system as long as she wants...
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 9 6:20:17 2009.

  A few of the greatest advantages of senior citizens is that :
  # we no longer have to scream, we can talk.
  # we don’t have to run, we can walk.
  # we have the time to examine the quality of life, and to work for ourselves on its improvement.
  # we need no longer feel driven by the ideals and idols of the market place.
  # we can do more of what we like, rather than what we were told we like.
  
  so forget the TV serials as they are the cause of many social evils of today.
  Dwell in the temple within your heart.
  AND WALK WITH YOUR HEAD HIGH AND WITH A LAPTOP SLUNG OVER YOUR SHOULDER.
  
  (sorry hubbers! for the digression from our pet addiction - THC.)
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 9 6:24:54 2009.

  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jul 9 13:36:04 2009.

  PPMadam said,
  
  Just how long can a simple breakfast, lunch and coffee can take to make?
  
  Madam,
  
  You mean your husband doesn't cook? Let the old man cook and then tell your neighbors (especially the women) that your husband does all the cooking and cleaning. And take a picture of them gasping and post that picture here. Could you? Would you?
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Thu Jul 9 18:16:51 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN *
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5)
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8)
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6)
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9)
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4)
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6)
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9)
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5)
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3)
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3)
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5)
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  
  Down
  
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7)
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5)
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3)
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jul 9 20:30:34 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN *
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5) MINOR
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9)
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4)
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6)
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9)
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5)
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3)
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3)
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5)
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  
  Down
  
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7)
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5)
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3)
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Thu Jul 9 20:33:31 2009.

  Across
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN *
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9)
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4)
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6)
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9)
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5)
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3)
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3)
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5)
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  Down
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7)
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5) A FISH OUT OF WATER
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3)
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jul 9 21:34:54 2009.

  Since my answers contain 3 duplications, let me add 3 more.
  
  Across
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN *
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9)
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4)BACK DOOR
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6) COMBAT {MB+COAT}*
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9)
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5) WRATH {WRAITH - I}
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3)
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3)
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5)
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  Down
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7)
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5) A FISH OUT OF WATER
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3)
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jul 9 21:38:41 2009.

  Across
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN *
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9)
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4)BACK DOOR
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6) COMBAT {MB+COAT}*
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9) APPENDAGE
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5) WRATH {WRAITH - I}
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3) HOT AIR
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3) AIR-TO-AIR
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5) GULAG
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  Down
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7)
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5) A FISH OUT OF WATER
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3)
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 9 21:38:56 2009.

  Across
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN * (typo correction=CHILBLAIN)
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9)
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4) BACK DOOR
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6)
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9)
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5)
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3)
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3)
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5) GULAG
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  Down
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7) BALLROOM DANCING
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5) A FISH OUT OF WATER
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3) BEAR HUG
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Thu Jul 9 22:07:12 2009.

  Across
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN * (typo correction=CHILBLAIN)
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9) R{E}ICH STAG STAG= SLANG FOR TRADER IN SHARES
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4) BACK DOOR
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6)
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9)
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5)WRA{I}TH
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3)
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3)
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5) GULAG
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  Down
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)IN TENSE
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7) BALLROOM DANCING
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5) A FISH OUT OF WATER
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)ROSE TTE
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3) BEAR HUG
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jul 9 22:44:51 2009.

  Consolidating my answers left out due to simultaneous posting
  Across
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN * (typo correction=CHILBLAIN)
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9) R{E}ICH STAG STAG= SLANG FOR TRADER IN SHARES
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6)
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8)
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4) BACK DOOR
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6) COMBAT {MB+COAT}*
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9) APPENDAGE
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5)WRA{I}TH
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3) HOT AIR
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3) AIR-TO-AIR
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5) GULAG
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  Down
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)IN TENSE
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7) BALLROOM DANCING
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5) A FISH OUT OF WATER
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)ROSE TTE
  7 It is considered an idea (7)
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5)
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5)
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3) BEAR HUG
  17 First-rate seat of government (7)
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7)
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jul 10 1:01:43 2009.

  Across
  1 Painful condition caused by cold in ramshackle hill cabin (9) CHILBALIN * (typo correction=CHILBLAIN)
  5 Morning ritual cut short for a divine drink (5) AMRIT
  8 Let no ape be mistaken for another mammal (8) ANTELOPE
  9 Saif is upset over business failure (6) FIASCO
  11 Somewhat less important musical key (5)MINOR
  12 Wealthy one buying shares for quick profit escorts first of elders to German House (9) R{E}ICH STAG STAG= SLANG FOR TRADER IN SHARES
  13 Spirit, a drop of alcohol swallowed by evil spirit (6) DAEMON
  14 A memorial to peacekeepers getting back in short time (8) MONUMENT
  16 The preferred entrance for candidates with pull (4-4) BACK DOOR
  18 A struggle for doctor, wearing a jacket (6) COMBAT {MB+COAT}*
  22 Something added by quiet writer in a proverb (9) APPENDAGE
  23 I leave an apparition in anger (5)WRA{I}TH
  24 Loud, empty talk — the stuff of balloons? (3,3) HOT AIR
  25 Such a missile is fired in flight (3-2-3) AIR-TO-AIR
  26 Prison camp featured in Solzhenitsyn’s work (5) GULAG
  27 Treason is wrong — that is a positive statement (9) ASSERTION *
  Down
  1 Enchanted by daily, medico lost 50 per cent (7)CHARMED
  2 Passionate in the past, for example (7)IN TENSE
  3 Taking formal steps as a social activity! (8,7) BALLROOM DANCING
  4 Hope to confuse nameless Persian (6) ASPIRE *
  5 One not in his element, like a swimmer denied oxygen (1, 4, 3, 2, 5) A FISH OUT OF WATER
  6 Decoration for a girl, one who checks tickets on train (7)ROSE TTE
  7 It is considered an idea (7)THOUGHT
  10 Intolerant person with strong views gets a large collection of books (5) BIGOT
  15 The kind of treatment a king would get from a viceroy always (5) ROYAL
  16 A wrestler’s hold made famous by Khrushchev? (4,3) BEAR HUG
  17 First-rate seat of government (7) CAPITAL
  19 In India, one Tamil poet (7) BHARATI
  20 A city to hearten rebels (7) TEHERAN*
  21 A category of creatures including one showing exceptional ability (6) GENIUS
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 10 2:57:54 2009.

  Fantastic!
  
  
  //Today server took the turn to play spoilsport!!! //
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 10 2:59:38 2009.

  snarimetla wrote:

  PPMadam said, Just how long can a simple breakfast, lunch and coffee can take to make? Madam, You mean your husband doesn't cook? Let the old man cook and then tell your neighbors (especially the women) that your husband does all the cooking and cleaning. And take a picture of them gasping and post that picture here. Could you? Would you?

  
  
  
  Am reminded of an old cine song:
  aadi paadi vElai senjaa aluppirukkaathu
  athil aaNum peNNum sEraavittaal azagirukkaathu
  
  Actually, the neighbourhood women do know how helpful my 'old man' is around the house! They are green with envy!!!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 10 21:36:12 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5)
  
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9)
  
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5)
  
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5)
  
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6)
  
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5)
  
  19 Prague to the Czech (5)
  
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6)
  
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9)
  
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5)
  
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5)
  
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9)
  
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4)
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8)
  
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6)
  
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)
  
  8 Ruin a drink (6)
  
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4)
  
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4)
  
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)
  
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8)
  
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)
  
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5)
  
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6)
  
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6)
  
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jul 10 22:07:08 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5) ST VITUSS DANCE
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9)
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5)
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5)
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6)
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5)
  19 Prague to the Czech (5)
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6)
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9)
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5)
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5)
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9)
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4) DYED IN THE WOOL
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8) TANGIBLE
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6)
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)
  8 Ruin a drink (6)
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4)
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4)
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8)
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5)
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6)
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6)
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5) ALLOW
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Fri Jul 10 22:13:09 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5)
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9)
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5)
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5)
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6)
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5)
  19 Prague to the Czech (5)
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6)
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9)
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5)
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5)
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9)
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4)
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8)
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6) AIR POCKET
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)
  8 Ruin a drink (6)
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4)
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4) EARLY BIRD
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8)
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5)
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6) ENERGY
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6) F ET ISH
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Fri Jul 10 22:22:19 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5)ST, VITUS'S,DANCE*
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9){CON}{CEALED~SEALED}
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5)
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5)
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6)
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5)
  19 Prague to the Czech (5)
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6)
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9)
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5)
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5)
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9)
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4)DYED,IN,THE,WOOL*
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8)
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6) AIR POCKET
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)C{RING}E
  8 Ruin a drink (6)
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4)
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4) EARLY BIRD
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8)
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5)
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6) ENERGY
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6) F ET ISH
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Fri Jul 10 22:26:15 2009.

  COMPENSATING FOR DOUBLE ENTRIES, AS RAMANA DID NOT COPY COL'S PRECEEDING POST:
  
  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5)ST, VITUS'S,DANCE*
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9){CON}{CEALED~SEALED}
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5)
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5)
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6)
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5)
  19 Prague to the Czech (5)
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6)
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9)
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5)
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5)
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9)
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4)DYED,IN,THE,WOOL*
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8)
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6) AIR POCKET
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)C{RING}E
  8 Ruin a drink (6)
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4)
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4) EARLY BIRD
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)CHINAMAN[CRICKET]
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8)
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)GEN TRY
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5)
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6) ENERGY
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6) F ET ISH
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5)
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Fri Jul 10 22:29:21 2009.

  CONSOLIDATING:
  
  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5)ST, VITUS'S,DANCE*
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9){CON}{CEALED~SEALED}
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5)
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5)
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6)
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5)
  19 Prague to the Czech (5)
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6)
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9)
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5)
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5)
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9)
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4)DYED,IN,THE,WOOL*
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8)TANGIBLE
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6) AIR POCKET
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)C{RING}E
  8 Ruin a drink (6)
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4)
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4) EARLY BIRD
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)CHINAMAN[CRICKET]
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8)
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)GEN TRY
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5)
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6) ENERGY
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6) F ET ISH
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5)ALLOW
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Fri Jul 10 22:58:34 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5)ST, VITUS'S,DANCE*
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9){CON}{CEALED~SEALED}
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5)
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5) TAINT
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6)
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5)
  19 Prague to the Czech (5)
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6) STRONG {S{TR}ONG}
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9)
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5)
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5)
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9) MAINLINER
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4)DYED,IN,THE,WOOL*
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8)TANGIBLE
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6) AIR POCKET
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)C{RING}E
  8 Ruin a drink (6)
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4)
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4) EARLY BIRD
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)CHINAMAN[CRICKET]
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8)
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)GEN TRY
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5) SAMBA
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6) ENERGY
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6) F ET ISH
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5)ALLOW
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sat Jul 11 0:37:29 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Sydenham’s chorea awfully daunts vets (sic) (2,6,5)ST, VITUS'S,DANCE*
  10 Hidden swindle reportedly confirmed (9){CON}{CEALED~SEALED}
  11 Go off them and begin behaving uncontrollably (5) RAILS?
  12 Beginning to talk colloquially is not a mark of corruption (5) TAINT
  13 Earthquake, typhoon and so on (4,2,3) ACTS OF GOD
  14 Biker’s protection that Ethel methodically provides (6) HELMET
  16 Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5) ROCKY?
  19 Prague to the Czech (5) PRAHA
  20 Powerful melody envelops troop leaders (6) STRONG {S{TR}ONG}
  25 Irritation that anyone can overcome (9) ANNOYANCE
  26 One in publicity work, crazy chap, loses head (5) ADMAN
  27 Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5) BURFI
  28 Basic course right for a drug user (9) MAINLINER
  29 Unchanging in one’s beliefs but now yielded to hot treatment (4,2,3,4)DYED,IN,THE,WOOL*
  
  Down
  
  2 Perceivable sharp smell gets bile flowing (8)TANGIBLE
  3 In Latin, that is a part of a snide statement (2,3) ID EST
  4 What an Internet buff may do with data on state burden (6) UPLOAD
  5 Anti-state activity — it is done differently (8) SEDITION
  6 Low pressure area that may make fliers lose height (3,6) AIR POCKET
  7 A call in church to show submission (6)C{RING}E
  8 Ruin a drink (6) SCOTCH
  9 Stage whisper in the main part of a record (1-4) A SIDE
  15 A flier surely unpopular with worms! (5,4) EARLY BIRD
  17 Delivery at MCG, say, by one from Beijing? (8)CHINAMAN[CRICKET]
  18 Special trooper who could exercise control over love (8) COMMANDO
  21 Upper class people make an effort to go after information (6)GEN TRY
  22 Masters return degree in dance (5) SAMBA
  23 Capacity to work, could be potential as well (6) ENERGY
  24 Excessive devotion of a swimmer consumes alien (6) F ET ISH
  26 Let a stall owner be a part of it (5)ALLOW
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 11 0:51:13 2009.

  16A. Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5) ROCKY?
  LOOKS = OK within SOL reversed.
  
  27A. Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5) BURFI
  BARFI = BAR piece of metal and IF reversed.
  
  (as i said earlier, whats in a name? barfi or burfi tastes equally sweet)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sat Jul 11 1:15:06 2009.

  CLUELESS wrote:

  16A. Appearance that is all right in a retired star (5) ROCKY? LOOKS = OK within SOL reversed. 27A. Piece of metal provided in return for Indian sweet (5) BURFI BARFI = BAR piece of metal and IF reversed. (as i said earlier, whats in a name? barfi or burfi tastes equally sweet)

  
  
  Thank you CLUEFULL.
  
  For 16 across, I had figured the OK part but for the life of me did not get the SOL part and for 27A I should have seen it. But then I'm somewhat new to this and have been making some decent progress. Thanks again.
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 11 1:57:02 2009.

  that makes two of us - since i too am a learner; getting daily tips from the veterans.
  
  (by the way, you have misspelt my name!!!)
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sat Jul 11 3:24:14 2009.

  CLUELESS wrote:

  that makes two of us - since i too am a learner; getting daily tips from the veterans. (by the way, you have misspelt my name!!!)

  
  
  I tried my best to type the letters L-E-S-S after CLUE, but for some reason my fingers, my mind, my heart, none would allow me to type them. Strange, huh! Then I tried F-U-L-L --- lo and behold! everything worked. Any idea why that might be?
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 11 8:01:01 2009.

  Interesting rechristening!
  
  Remarkable!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 11 8:28:28 2009.

  today's Times of India carries an article in the Times Property Supplement page 2 - "NAME NUMERIC".
  it is advisable to read it before suggesting any "rechristening".
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 11 10:02:36 2009.

  Link, please! Or, even better- the gist of the news! -urichcha vaazaippaza sOmbERi!
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sat Jul 11 19:57:32 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Weaver's backside and foot (6) BOTTOM
  5 Lassie, perhaps, with a heavenly body (3,4) DOG STAR
  9 Carry maiden over symbolic pole (5) TOTEM
  10/11 A growth that's turned up under one's nose? (9,9) HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE
  12 Irishman, last in office, returned message (5)
  13 Print phrase out for union (11)
  15 Demons at dominoes and dice (6,5)
  20 Give a tie back (5)
  22/23 Church member from Cairns, in stitches, breaking up about it on the way back (9,9)
  24 Strange article defending madeup story (5)
  25 Sent off, say, about grand in savings (4,3)
  26 Fury shown by boy with incomplete toy (6)
  
  Down
  
  2 Elsewhere, ran and hurdled better (9)
  3 Risk failure in US state capital, supporting draw (5,10)
  4 Hair style, macho in comic (7)
  5 Ballerina's partner in US? Andr‚, possibly (7)
  6 Successful worker upset getting severance pay (6,9)
  7 I chewed up a bone (5)
  8 A bank meeting resistance? Not often (6)
  9 Book, and how I may want it dedicated? (4)
  14 One who expects the worst tip misses out (9)
  16 Skiving when head's gone missing (7)
  17 Cap, black - ghoulish attire (7)
  18 Clergyman's page on crime (6)
  19 Clergyman must get rid of cold soon (4)
  21 A young woman? Not quite right (5) [/b]
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sat Jul 11 21:44:11 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Weaver's backside and foot (6) BOTTOM
  5 Lassie, perhaps, with a heavenly body (3,4) DOG STAR
  9 Carry maiden over symbolic pole (5) TOTEM
  10/11 A growth that's turned up under one's nose? (9,9) HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE
  12 Irishman, last in office, returned message (5)
  13 Print phrase out for union (11) PARTNERSHIP
  15 Demons at dominoes and dice (6,5)
  20 Give a tie back (5)
  22/23 Church member from Cairns, in stitches, breaking up about it on the way back (9,9)
  24 Strange article defending madeup story (5)
  25 Sent off, say, about grand in savings (4,3)
  26 Fury shown by boy with incomplete toy (6)
  
  Down
  
  2 Elsewhere, ran and hurdled better (9)
  3 Risk failure in US state capital, supporting draw (5,10)
  4 Hair style, macho in comic (7) MOHICAN
  5 Ballerina's partner in US? Andr‚, possibly (7) DANSEUR
  6 Successful worker upset getting severance pay (6,9) GOLDEN HANDSHAKE
  7 I chewed up a bone (5)
  8 A bank meeting resistance? Not often (6)
  9 Book, and how I may want it dedicated? (4)
  14 One who expects the worst tip misses out (9)
  16 Skiving when head's gone missing (7)
  17 Cap, black - ghoulish attire (7)
  18 Clergyman's page on crime (6)
  19 Clergyman must get rid of cold soon (4)
  21 A young woman? Not quite right (5) [/b]
  
  

• From: RAGHUNATH PARTHASARATHY on Sat Jul 11 21:48:50 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Weaver's backside and foot (6) BOTTOM
  5 Lassie, perhaps, with a heavenly body (3,4) DOG STAR
  9 Carry maiden over symbolic pole (5) TOTEM
  10/11 A growth that's turned up under one's nose? (9,9) HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE
  12 Irishman, last in office, returned message (5)
  13 Print phrase out for union (11)
  15 Demons at dominoes and dice (6,5)
  20 Give a tie back (5)
  22/23 Church member from Cairns, in stitches, breaking up about it on the way back (9,9)
  24 Strange article defending madeup story (5)
  25 Sent off, say, about grand in savings (4,3)
  26 Fury shown by boy with incomplete toy (6)
  
  Down
  
  2 Elsewhere, ran and hurdled better (9)
  3 Risk failure in US state capital, supporting draw (5,10)
  4 Hair style, macho in comic (7)
  5 Ballerina's partner in US? Andr‚, possibly (7)DANSEUR*
  6 Successful worker upset getting severance pay (6,9)
  7 I chewed up a bone (5)TIBIA
  8 A bank meeting resistance? Not often (6)
  9 Book, and how I may want it dedicated? (4) TO ME
  14 One who expects the worst tip misses out (9)
  16 Skiving when head's gone missing (7)
  17 Cap, black - ghoulish attire (7)
  18 Clergyman's page on crime (6)
  19 Clergyman must get rid of cold soon (4)
  21 A young woman? Not quite right (5)
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Sat Jul 11 22:09:27 2009.

  
  Across
  
  1 Weaver's backside and foot (6) BOTTOM
  5 Lassie, perhaps, with a heavenly body (3,4) DOG STAR
  9 Carry maiden over symbolic pole (5) TOTEM
  10/11 A growth that's turned up under one's nose? (9,9) HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE
  12 Irishman, last in office, returned message (5)EMAIL
  13 Print phrase out for union (11)
  15 Demons at dominoes and dice (6,5)
  20 Give a tie back (5)
  22/23 Church member from Cairns, in stitches, breaking up about it on the way back (9,9)
  24 Strange article defending madeup story (5)ALIBI
  25 Sent off, say, about grand in savings (4,3)
  26 Fury shown by boy with incomplete toy (6)
  
  Down
  
  2 Elsewhere, ran and hurdled better (9)
  3 Risk failure in US state capital, supporting draw (5,10)
  4 Hair style, macho in comic (7)
  5 Ballerina's partner in US? Andr‚, possibly (7)DANSEUR*
  6 Successful worker upset getting severance pay (6,9)
  7 I chewed up a bone (5)TIBIA
  8 A bank meeting resistance? Not often (6) RARELY
  9 Book, and how I may want it dedicated? (4) TO ME
  14 One who expects the worst tip misses out (9)
  16 Skiving when head's gone missing (7)
  17 Cap, black - ghoulish attire (7)
  18 Clergyman's page on crime (6)
  19 Clergyman must get rid of cold soon (4)
  21 A young woman? Not quite right (5)LASSO
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sat Jul 11 23:27:41 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Weaver's backside and foot (6) BOTTOM
  5 Lassie, perhaps, with a heavenly body (3,4) DOG STAR
  9 Carry maiden over symbolic pole (5) TOTEM
  10/11 A growth that's turned up under one's nose? (9,9) HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE
  12 Irishman, last in office, returned message (5)EMAIL
  13 Print phrase out for union (11)
  15 Demons at dominoes and dice (6,5) DEVILS BONES
  20 Give a tie back (5) AWARD
  22/23 Church member from Cairns, in stitches, breaking up about it on the way back (9,9) CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST
  24 Strange article defending madeup story (5)ALIBI ...A..LIE..N
  25 Sent off, say, about grand in savings (4,3)
  26 Fury shown by boy with incomplete toy (6)
  
  Down
  
  2 Elsewhere, ran and hurdled better (9)
  3 Risk failure in US state capital, supporting draw (5,10) TEMPT PROVIDENCE
  4 Hair style, macho in comic (7)
  5 Ballerina's partner in US? Andr‚, possibly (7)DANSEUR*
  6 Successful worker upset getting severance pay (6,9)
  7 I chewed up a bone (5)TIBIA
  8 A bank meeting resistance? Not often (6) RARELY
  9 Book, and how I may want it dedicated? (4) TO ME
  14 One who expects the worst tip misses out (9)
  16 Skiving when head's gone missing (7)
  17 Cap, black - ghoulish attire (7)
  18 Clergyman's page on crime (6)
  19 Clergyman must get rid of cold soon (4)
  21 A young woman? Not quite right (5)LASSO correction...AMISS
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 12 0:25:54 2009.

  Across
  
  1 Weaver's backside and foot (6) BOTTOM
  5 Lassie, perhaps, with a heavenly body (3,4) DOG STAR
  9 Carry maiden over symbolic pole (5) TOTEM
  10/11 A growth that's turned up under one's nose? (9,9) HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE
  12 Irishman, last in office, returned message (5)EMAIL
  13 Print phrase out for union (11) PARTNERSHIP
  15 Demons at dominoes and dice (6,5) DEVILS BONES
  20 Give a tie back (5) AWARD
  22/23 Church member from Cairns, in stitches, breaking up about it on the way back (9,9) CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST
  24 Strange article defending madeup story (5)ALIEN
  25 Sent off, say, about grand in savings (4,3) NEST EGG
  26 Fury shown by boy with incomplete toy (6) ALECTO
  
  Down
  
  2 Elsewhere, ran and hurdled better (9) OUTJUMPED
  3 Risk failure in US state capital, supporting draw (5,10) TEMPT PROVIDENCE
  4 Hair style, macho in comic (7) MOHICAN
  5 Ballerina's partner in US? Andr‚, possibly (7)DANSEUR
  6 Successful worker upset getting severance pay (6,9) GOLDEN HANDSHAKE
  7 I chewed up a bone (5)TIBIA
  8 A bank meeting resistance? Not often (6) RARELY
  9 Book, and how I may want it dedicated? (4) TO ME
  14 One who expects the worst tip misses out (9) PESSIMIST
  16 Skiving when head's gone missing (7) LACKING?
  17 Cap, black - ghoulish attire (7) BIRETTA
  18 Clergyman's page on crime (6) PARSON
  19 Clergyman must get rid of cold soon (4) ANON
  21 A young woman? Not quite right (5)AMISS
  
  
  
  

• From: sherkhan123 on Sun Jul 12 0:27:25 2009.

  OOOPS...SORRY ...I find Im 5 minutes early
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Sun Jul 12 3:15:20 2009.

  16 Skiving when head's gone missing (7) LACKING?
  
  Correct!
  
  For the anno of this solution as well as others and for some comments, visit my WordPress blog.
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Sun Jul 12 17:31:26 2009.

  For the first time in my life, I have solved the entire crossword!!! I took about 65 minutes to do so!!! Now, where is that bottle of Chivas Regal?
  
  Across
  
   1 Cosmetic application with which to confront some wolves (4,4)
   5 Another cosmetic with which to mulct a deviant (6)
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)
  11 Farm tool that causes a bit of a sharp itch for kitchen gardeners (9)
  12 Navigational device — not for a scooter driver! (9) AUTOPILOT
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5)
  14 South American greeting a Japanese dish (5)
  16 A {near-gory}* building, where citrus fruit is grown (8) ORANGERY
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3)
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5)
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5)
  25 What an event does — assume position? (4,5)
  27 Flattery for bemused Daulat, retired champ (9)
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5)
  29 Hole in a garment that an observer permitted (6) EYELET observer=EYE + permit = LET
  30 Bike (non-oriental) — the last word in a plant (8)
  
  Down
  
   1 Note prejudice about northern members of socialist society (7) FABIANS {{FA}{BIA{N}S}
   2 Members of the clergy sure act differently (7)
   3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2)
   4 Dome-like cover for prize half of U.S. city (6)
   6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9)
   7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7)
   8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)
   9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7)
  15 Common point between two boundaries in eastern France: it collapsed (9)
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7)
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7)
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7)
  21 A place for sportsmen (7)
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4)
  23 Hostelry in outer space? That is thin (6)
  26 Exposure to risk from improper ill-advised action (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Sun Jul 12 21:34:18 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Cosmetic application with which to confront some wolves (4,4) FACE PACK
   5 Another cosmetic with which to mulct a deviant (6)
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)
  11 Farm tool that causes a bit of a sharp itch for kitchen gardeners (9)
  12 Navigational device — not for a scooter driver! (9) AUTOPILOT
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5)
  14 South American greeting a Japanese dish (5)
  16 A {near-gory}* building, where citrus fruit is grown (8) ORANGERY
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3)
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5)
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5)
  25 What an event does — assume position? (4,5)
  27 Flattery for bemused Daulat, retired champ (9)
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5)
  29 Hole in a garment that an observer permitted (6) EYELET observer=EYE + permit = LET
  30 Bike (non-oriental) — the last word in a plant (8) CYCLAMEN
  
  Down
  
   1 Note prejudice about northern members of socialist society (7) FABIANS {{FA}{BIA{N}S}
   2 Members of the clergy sure act differently (7) CURATES
   3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2)
   4 Dome-like cover for prize half of U.S. city (6)
   6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9)
   7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7)
   8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)
   9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7)
  15 Common point between two boundaries in eastern France: it collapsed (9)
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7)
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7)
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7)
  21 A place for sportsmen (7)
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4)
  23 Hostelry in outer space? That is thin (6)
  26 Exposure to risk from improper ill-advised action (5) PERIL
  
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jul 12 22:05:09 2009.

  1 Cosmetic application with which to confront some wolves (4,4)
  5 Another cosmetic with which to mulct a deviant (6) TALCUM
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)
  11 Farm tool that causes a bit of a sharp itch for kitchen gardeners (9)
  12 Navigational device — not for a scooter driver! (9) AUTOPILOT
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5)
  14 South American greeting a Japanese dish (5)
  16 A {near-gory}* building, where citrus fruit is grown (8) ORANGERY
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3)
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5)
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5) WHEEL
  25 What an event does — assume position? (4,5)
  27 Flattery for bemused Daulat, retired champ (9)
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5) RHINO
  29 Hole in a garment that an observer permitted (6) EYELET observer=EYE + permit = LET
  30 Bike (non-oriental) — the last word in a plant (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Note prejudice about northern members of socialist society (7) FABIANS {{FA}{BIA{N}S}
  2 Members of the clergy sure act differently (7)
  3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2)
  4 Dome-like cover for prize half of U.S. city (6)
  6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9)
  7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7)
  8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)
  9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7)
  15 Common point between two boundaries in eastern France: it collapsed (9)
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7)
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7)
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7)
  21 A place for sportsmen (7)
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4)
  23 Hostelry in outer space? That is thin (6)
  26 Exposure to risk from improper ill-advised action (5)
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Sun Jul 12 22:06:03 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Cosmetic application with which to confront some wolves (4,4) FACE PACK
   5 Another cosmetic with which to mulct a deviant (6) TALCUM *
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)
  11 Farm tool that causes a bit of a sharp itch for kitchen gardeners (9) PITCHFORK
  12 Navigational device — not for a scooter driver! (9) AUTOPILOT
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5)
  14 South American greeting a Japanese dish (5) S US HI
  16 A {near-gory}* building, where citrus fruit is grown (8) ORANGERY
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3)
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5)
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5)
  25 What an event does — assume position? (4,5)
  27 Flattery for bemused Daulat, retired champ (9)
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5)
  29 Hole in a garment that an observer permitted (6) EYELET observer=EYE + permit = LET
  30 Bike (non-oriental) — the last word in a plant (8) CYCLAMEN
  
  Down
  
   1 Note prejudice about northern members of socialist society (7) FABIANS {{FA}{BIA{N}S}
   2 Members of the clergy sure act differently (7) CURATES
   3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2)
   4 Dome-like cover for prize half of U.S. city (6) CUP O {half OF } LA
   6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9)
   7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7)
   8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)
   9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7)
  15 Common point between two boundaries in eastern France: it collapsed (9)
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7)
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7)
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7)
  21 A place for sportsmen (7)
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4)
  23 Hostelry in outer space? That is thin (6)
  26 Exposure to risk from improper ill-advised action (5) PERIL
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Sun Jul 12 22:08:18 2009.

  8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)MAKE HAY
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Sun Jul 12 22:33:37 2009.

  Across
  
   1 Cosmetic application with which to confront some wolves (4,4) FACE PACK
   5 Another cosmetic with which to mulct a deviant (6) TALCUM *
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)
  11 Farm tool that causes a bit of a sharp itch for kitchen gardeners (9) PITCHFORK
  12 Navigational device — not for a scooter driver! (9) AUTOPILOT
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5)
  14 South American greeting a Japanese dish (5) S US HI
  16 A {near-gory}* building, where citrus fruit is grown (8) ORANGERY
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3)
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5)
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5)
  25 What an event does — assume position? (4,5) TAKE PLACE
  27 Flattery for bemused Daulat, retired champ (9) ADULATION
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5)
  29 Hole in a garment that an observer permitted (6) EYELET observer=EYE + permit = LET
  30 Bike (non-oriental) — the last word in a plant (8) CYCLAMEN
  
  Down
  
   1 Note prejudice about northern members of socialist society (7) FABIANS {{FA}{BIA{N}S}
   2 Members of the clergy sure act differently (7) CURATES
   3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2)
   4 Dome-like cover for prize half of U.S. city (6) CUP O {half OF } LA
   6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9)
   7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7)
   8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)
   9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7)
  15 Common point between two boundaries in eastern France: it collapsed (9) INTERFACE
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7)
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7)
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7)
  21 A place for sportsmen (7)
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4)
  23 Hostelry in outer space? That is thin (6) SK INN Y
  26 Exposure to risk from improper ill-advised action (5) PERIL
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Sun Jul 12 23:02:08 2009.

  Across
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5)
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3) GREAT WAR
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5)
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5)
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5)
  Down
  3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2)
  6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9) AD(HE)RENC E
  7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7)
  8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)
  9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7)
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7)
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7) GARB AGE
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7) EX T RUDE
  21 A place for sportsmen (7)
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4)
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 12 23:21:08 2009.

  Across
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5)
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3) GREAT WAR
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5) EASEL
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5) ROTOR
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5) RHINO
  Down
  3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2) PAY UP
  6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9) AD(HE)RENC E
  7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7)
  8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3)
  9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7)
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7)
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7) GARB AGE
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7) EX T RUDE
  21 A place for sportsmen (7)
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Sun Jul 12 23:30:11 2009.

  [quote="snarimetla"][tscii]For the first time in my life, I have solved the entire crossword!!! I took about 65 minutes to do so!!! Now, where is that bottle of Chivas Regal?
  $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
  many similar successes will follow deserving Blue Label with cashewnut pakoda. please be careful and don't land up at AA.
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jul 13 0:27:53 2009.

  Across
  10 Very silly member taken in by extremes of bigotry (5)BARMY
  13 Unfinished part of a golf course (5) ROUGH
  18 Big conflict set off by the death of an archduke (5,3) GREAT WAR
  20 Support for painting showing effortlessness and a bit of life (5) EASEL
  24 Machine part that goes round either way (5) ROTOR
  28 It has one horn in India, two in Africa (5) RHINO
  Down
  3 Fork out the full amount, even if reluctantly (3,2) PAY UP
  6 Steadfastness of oriental dancer — he struggled (9) AD(HE)RENC E
  7 Conclusion of a healing process involves sunrise (7) CLOSURE
  8 What to do when the sun shines! (4,3) MAKE HAY
  9 Make a declaration about old city eminence (7) STATURE
  17 A bird for an admirer to follow (7) FANTAIL
  18 Dress that, with time, becomes rubbish (7) GARB AGE
  19 Throw out former first in tournament showing lack of politeness (7) EX T RUDE
  21 A place for sportsmen (7) STADIUM
  22 Take preparatory action for sleeping (3,4) LIE DOWN
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 13 7:54:39 2009.

  Fantastic!
  
  
  //BTW, it makes my heart sink seeing spirit gushing out here!!! Let us celebrate our joys like children! With glee, mirth of laughter and chatter! That would be sufficient and fair enough an outlet/vent for my enthusisam! Averse to more boisterous exhibitions and bottle leanings!!!//
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jul 13 21:46:42 2009.

  pavalamani pragasam wrote:

  Fantastic! //BTW, it makes my heart sink seeing spirit gushing out here!!! Let us celebrate our joys like children! With glee, mirth of laughter and chatter! That would be sufficient and fair enough an outlet/vent for my enthusisam! Averse to more boisterous exhibitions and bottle leanings!!!//

  
  
  I had this nasty feeling that PPMadam wouldn't quite approve of acts of inebriation done either out of jubilation or out of sorrow and distress. Henceforth, I will refrain from such references.
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Mon Jul 13 21:54:41 2009.

  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9)
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7)
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9)
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8)
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6)
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Mon Jul 13 22:01:46 2009.

  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9)
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7)
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8) TRUNCATE
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) CLEFTS
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jul 13 22:04:19 2009.

  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)GARRULOUS
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9) BADMINTON
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7)
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)LOINCLOTH
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8)
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6)
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 13 22:15:28 2009.

  
  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)GARRULOUS
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9) BADMINTON
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7)
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)LOINCLOTH
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6) MIGHTY
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)ADORNMENT
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8)
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)ARCHERY
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6)
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 13 22:18:49 2009.

  snarimetla wrote:

  pavalamani pragasam wrote: Fantastic! //BTW, it makes my heart sink seeing spirit gushing out here!!! Let us celebrate our joys like children! With glee, mirth of laughter and chatter! That would be sufficient and fair enough an outlet/vent for my enthusisam! Averse to more boisterous exhibitions and bottle leanings!!!// I had this nasty feeling that PPMadam wouldn't quite approve of acts of inebriation done either out of jubilation or out of sorrow and distress. Henceforth, I will refrain from such references.

  
  
  Glad to know you know me well!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Mon Jul 13 22:20:28 2009.

  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6) ST RAYS
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5) LOVER
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)GARRULOUS
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9) BADMINTON
  14 A negative in church craft (5) CANOE
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7) FEA THE R
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)LOINCLOTH
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6) MIGHTY
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)ADORNMENT
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8)
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)ARCHERY
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6)
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Mon Jul 13 22:32:19 2009.

  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9)
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7) FEATHER
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7) POSTMEN
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6) STEADY
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8) TRUNCATE
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) CLEFTS
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6) ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jul 13 22:43:18 2009.

  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9)
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7) FEATHER
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7) POSTMEN
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4) STAR
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6) STEADY
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8) TRUNCATE
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6) SISTER
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4) OLD BAND
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) CLEFTS
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6) ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  _________________
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Mon Jul 13 22:45:09 2009.

  Across
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  Down
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)(-S)PRINTER
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3) WELL OFF
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) C(LEFT)S
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Mon Jul 13 22:45:48 2009.

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  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)GARRULOUS
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9) BADMINTON
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7)
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)LOINCLOTH
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8)
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6)
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  
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  pavalamani pragasam
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  Joined: 19 Oct 2004
  Posts: 9429
  Location: India Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:15 am Post subject:
  
  
  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)GARRULOUS
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9) BADMINTON
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7)
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)LOINCLOTH
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6) MIGHTY
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)ADORNMENT
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8)
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)ARCHERY
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6)
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  
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  pavalamani pragasam
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  Joined: 19 Oct 2004
  Posts: 9429
  Location: India Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:18 am Post subject:
  
  snarimetla wrote:
  pavalamani pragasam wrote:
  Fantastic!
  
  
  //BTW, it makes my heart sink seeing spirit gushing out here!!! Let us celebrate our joys like children! With glee, mirth of laughter and chatter! That would be sufficient and fair enough an outlet/vent for my enthusisam! Averse to more boisterous exhibitions and bottle leanings!!!//
  
  
  
  I had this nasty feeling that PPMadam wouldn't quite approve of acts of inebriation done either out of jubilation or out of sorrow and distress. Henceforth, I will refrain from such references.
  
  
  
  Glad to know you know me well!
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  pammechchu
  Senior Hubber
  
  
  Joined: 31 May 2008
  Posts: 522
  Location: Cochin Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:20 am Post subject:
  
  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6) ST RAYS
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5) LOVER
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)GARRULOUS
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9) BADMINTON
  14 A negative in church craft (5) CANOE
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7) FEA THE R
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)LOINCLOTH
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6)
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6) MIGHTY
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)ADORNMENT
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8)
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)ARCHERY
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6)
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6)ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
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  snarimetla
  Junior Hubber
  
  
  Joined: 22 Aug 2007
  Posts: 97
  Location: Cookeville, Tennessee Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:32 am Post subject:
  
  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9)
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7) FEATHER
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7) POSTMEN
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6) STEADY
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8) TRUNCATE
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6)
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) CLEFTS
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6)
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6) ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  _________________
  This above all to thine own self be true
  
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  SUNKAR
  Junior Hubber
  
  
  Joined: 24 Apr 2009
  Posts: 69
  Location: CHENNAI INDIA Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:43 am Post subject:
  
  Across
  1 Girl conceals injury with immoral behaviour (7) ADHARMA
  5 The way that some fish become wanderers (6)
  11 A beau among several overeager ones (5)
  12 Talkative guru, also first to rectify error (9)
  13 A game that is not good, new in action (9)
  14 A negative in church craft (5)
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  17 Anxiety about article — a bird has it (7) FEATHER
  21 The pen most misused by mail carriers (7) POSTMEN
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4) STAR
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5)
  27 Simple garment, large, thin, cool variety (9)
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  31 Sad, yet somehow unwavering (6) STEADY
  32 Good man, unctuous, carrying pole in an unfeeling manner (7) STONILY
  
  Down
  2 He got the better of Goliath (5) DAVID
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6)
  4 Strong, like my tea, say (6)
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8) TRUNCATE
  7 A decoration to beautify people on time (9)
  8 She calls you brother (6) SISTER
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4) OLD BAND
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)
  16 A double, a kook that is all at sea (9) LOOKALIKE
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3)
  20 William Tell, say, last to typify his art (7)
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) CLEFTS
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6) VIOLET
  25 Shrewdness of people coming after a copper (6) ACUMEN
  28 A bird spotted among grouse lurking about (5) OUSEL
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Mon Jul 13 23:00:05 2009.

  SUNKAR, just click the 'edit' option and delete the unwanted first portion of your post!
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Mon Jul 13 23:18:39 2009.

  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4) OLD BAND OLD BOYS correction
  
  

• From: ramna251 on Mon Jul 13 23:51:08 2009.

  Across
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4)
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5) LIANA
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9)
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5)
  Down
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6) A {F} RAID
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8)
  8 She calls you brother (6) SISTER
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4)
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)(-S)PRINTER
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3) WELL OFF
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) C(LEFT)S
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6) VIOLE {-N} T
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jul 14 1:21:15 2009.

  Across
  15 A shout from the old leaders of lynch league (4)YELL
  22 Simpleton to start with, sailor becomes a hero (4) S TAR
  26 A woody plant among Australian angiosperms (5) LIANA
  29 Ghastly shock, near total (9) FRIGHTFUL
  30 Non-pro person taking the pledge is a pinchpenny (5) MISER
  Down
  3 Scared of an attack around the capital of France (6) A {F} RAID
  6 Cut short an unbroken sequence beginning to cloy in gallery (8) TRUNCATE
  8 She calls you brother (6) SISTER
  9 Alumni, not necessarily of advanced years (3,4) OLD BOYS
  10 Computer adjunct for a headless runner (7)(-S)PRINTER
  18 Affectionate cat hated change (8) ATTACHED
  19 Rich spring, not in operation (4,3) WELL OFF
  23 Splits seen in a side in extremes of covetousness (6) C(LEFT)S
  24 Colour that is powerful and intensely vivid, nameless (6) VIOLE {-N} T
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 14 1:43:57 2009.

  dear pp,
  any invention (or pursuit) is a good servant but a bad master.
  others experiences or hearsay should not cloud our judgement.
  however, i endorse the views of snarimetla and will observe the same.
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jul 14 7:24:36 2009.

  PP MAM
  IM NOT ABLE TO CUT N PASTE USING EDIT MOREOVER I AM TRYING TO USE EDIT AS PER YOUR SUGGN
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 14 8:01:03 2009.

  CLUELESS wrote:

  dear pp, any invention (or pursuit) is a good servant but a bad master. others experiences or hearsay should not cloud our judgement. however, i endorse the views of snarimetla and will observe the same.

  
  
  Glad to hear it!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 14 8:04:07 2009.

  SUNKAR wrote:

  PP MAM IM NOT ABLE TO CUT N PASTE USING EDIT MOREOVER I AM TRYING TO USE EDIT AS PER YOUR SUGGN

  
  
  SUNKAR, at the right hand hand side top of your 'looong' post you shall see an option, 'edit'. Just click it. You'll get the post inside a box. Block the unwanted top portion of your post inside that box and click 'delete'. Then click 'submit'. Or, even better, just leave it. Past is past. Such comedies of errors do occur in everybody's endeavours!
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jul 14 8:06:47 2009.

  Across
  
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)
  
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4)
  
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4) CZAR
  
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7)
  
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7)
  
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4)
  
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5)
  
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)
  
  19 Building material for the signboard (7)
  
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)
  
  27 A narrow promontory (4)
  
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4)
  
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)
  
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10)
  
  3 Empty set? (4)
  
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4)
  
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8) CAPSULES
  
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)
  
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8)
  
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5)
  
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6) RETIRE
  
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4)
  
  25 Lied about not being busy (4) IDLE
  
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 14 8:06:57 2009.

  Interesting teamwork!
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 14 19:48:21 2009.

  Across
  
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)
  
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4)
  
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4)
  
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7)
  
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7)
  
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4)
  
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5)
  
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)
  
  19 Building material for the signboard (7)
  
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)
  
  27 A narrow promontory (4)
  
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4)
  
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)
  
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10)
  
  3 Empty set? (4)
  
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4)
  
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8)
  
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)
  
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8)
  
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5)
  
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6)
  
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4)
  
  25 Lied about not being busy (4)
  
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jul 14 20:50:56 2009.

  DEAR PP MAM
  FOLLOWD INSTRUCTIONS AND GOT IT RIGHT
  EXCEPT THE FIRST WORD WHERE I FORGOT TO BOLD
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Tue Jul 14 22:12:21 2009.

  Across
  
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4)
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4)
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7)
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7)
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4)
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5)
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)
  19 Building material for the signboard (7)
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)
  27 A narrow promontory (4)
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4)
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10)
  3 Empty set? (4)
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4)
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8)
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8)
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5) LIBRA
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6) RETIRE
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4) TILL
  25 Lied about not being busy (4) IDLE
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Tue Jul 14 22:23:03 2009.

  
  Across
  
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4)
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4)CZAR
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7)
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7)
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4)
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5)
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)CESS
  19 Building material for the signboard (7)
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)ESTABLISHMENT
  27 A narrow promontory (4)
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4)
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)SANDAL
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10)
  3 Empty set? (4)
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4)
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8)CAPSULES
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)PACHYDERMS
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8)
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5) LIBRA
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6) RETIRE
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4) TILL
  25 Lied about not being busy (4) IDLE
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Tue Jul 14 22:50:01 2009.

  Across
  
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)MANAGE(-R)
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4)
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4)CZAR
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7)
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7)
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4)
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5)
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)CESS
  19 Building material for the signboard (7) SHINGLE
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)ESTABLISHMENT
  27 A narrow promontory (4)
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4)
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)SANDAL
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10) MA -(TRI) CULATION
  3 Empty set? (4)
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4)
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8)CAPSULES
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)PACHYDERMS
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8) ATHLETIC
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5) LIBRA
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6) RETIRE
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4) TILL
  25 Lied about not being busy (4) IDLE
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Tue Jul 14 22:54:24 2009.

  Across
  
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)MANAGE(-R)
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4)
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4)CZAR
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7) DOUBLE FIGURES
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7) CRIPPLE
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4)
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5)
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)CESS
  19 Building material for the signboard (7) SHINGLE
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)ESTABLISHMENT
  27 A narrow promontory (4)
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4) MIRE
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6)
  
  Down
  
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)SANDAL
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10) MA -(TRI) CULATION
  3 Empty set? (4) NULL
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4)
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8)CAPSULES
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)PACHYDERMS
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8) ATHLETIC
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5) LIBRA
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6) RETIRE
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4) TILL
  25 Lied about not being busy (4) IDLE
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Tue Jul 14 22:58:04 2009.

  Across
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4) PAR A
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7) DOUBLE FIGURES
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7) C R I P P LE
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4)
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5)
  27 A narrow promontory (4)
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4)
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6) DE(T)ERS
  Down
  3 Empty set? (4)
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4)
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Tue Jul 14 23:31:01 2009.

  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10) MA -(TRI) CULATION
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8) ATHLETIC
  
  BOTHY R WRONG
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Tue Jul 14 23:35:16 2009.

  if both are wrong, what is the right answer??
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 15 0:04:54 2009.

  Me thinks Ragsyboy does no wrong
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jul 15 0:05:56 2009.

  SUNKAR wrote:

  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10) MA -(TRI) CULATION 16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8) ATHLETIC BOTHY R WRONG

  
  
  Sunkar,
  
  They are both perfectly correct my friend. Passing tenth means Matriculation. From this we are asked to take away three, which should be interpreted as to taking away TRI, thus yielding MACULATION which stands for Marking.
  
  As for 16, it is what is called a Charade clue. Allow=LET + HIT + A + Hundred = C. Now the word fit = ATHLETIC comes from anagramming {LET+HIT+A+C}.
  
  Hope that helps.
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 15 0:09:20 2009.

  Across
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)MANAGE(-R)
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4) PARA
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4)CZAR
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7) DOUBLE FIGURES
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7) CRIPPLE
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4) PALI
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5) SPOIL
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)CESS
  19 Building material for the signboard (7) SHINGLE
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)ESTABLISHMENT
  27 A narrow promontory (4) RILL
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4) MIRE
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6) DETERS
  Down
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)SANDAL
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10) MA -(TRI) CULATION
  3 Empty set? (4) NULL
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4) GULF
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4)
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8)CAPSULES
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5)
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7)
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)PACHYDERMS
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8) ATHLETIC
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5) LIBRA
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6) RETIRE
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4) TILL
  25 Lied about not being busy (4) IDLE
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jul 15 0:15:37 2009.

  Wrapping up (hopefully)
  
  Across
  2 Person in charge lacks the right to oversee (6)MANAGE(-R)
  7 Soldier has a standard bomb (4) PARA
  9 Emperor is the country head in Zaire holding an adult (4)CZAR
  10 It appears twice as much in numbers (6,7) DOUBLE FIGURES
  12 Built a lab in a country (7) ALBANIA
  13 Damage the car air pipe regularly of the French (7) CRIPPLE
  15 Language spoken in a municipality (4) PALI
  17 Make a mess of the dish inside the edges of a shell (5) SPOIL
  18 Engineers on the ship to pay tax (4)CESS
  19 Building material for the signboard (7) SHINGLE
  21 Key worn by mistake in an American state (3,4) NEW YORK
  23 Quiet workers to almost follow the tables one has corrected in an organisation (13)ESTABLISHMENT
  27 A narrow promontory (4) RILL correction SILL
  28 I am back touching the thick mud (4) MIRE
  29 Prevents the animals swallowing the bone (6) DETERS
  Down
  1 Start to support a new boy coming up with the shoe (6)SANDAL
  2 Passing the tenth without the three spotted markings (10) MA -(TRI) CULATION
  3 Empty set? (4) NULL
  4 Game in the oil-producing countries gets around when taken for the upper class (4) GULF
  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4) ACER?
  6 Places us around the spacecrafts (8)CAPSULES
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5) WAGER?
  11 Learning aid given in a textbook (7) EXAMPLE
  13 Head cashier somehow lets in the customers (7) CLIENTS
  14 Chap to construct a yard with difficulty to measure the Southern elephants (10)PACHYDERMS
  16 Allow in to hit a hundred crazy to be fit (8) ATHLETIC
  20 Sign for the politician to arrive back (5) LIBRA
  22 Step down from one’s position at the age of 58? (6) RETIRE
  24 Not starting even at this time to prepare the land for crops (4) TILL
  25 Lied about not being busy (4) IDLE
  26 Animal hidden in the bush area (4) HARE
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jul 15 0:47:55 2009.

  Some corrections See my blog at http://www.thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/
  for links to the corrections
  Across
  27 A narrow promontory (4) RILL correction SILL Second correction BILL
  
  Down
  8 Player in an enclosure on the road (5) WAGER? Correction CAGE{R}
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Wed Jul 15 1:56:26 2009.

  5 Place ready displaying the shrub (4) ACER?
  
  should be the answer
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 15 5:37:51 2009.

  BILL, SILL, ACER, WAGER, CAGER.....
  
  NOT HAPPY AT ALL.....
  
  What sort of cruciverbalist is Nita Jaggi?
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Wed Jul 15 20:38:58 2009.

  Across
  
  
  1 Principal element (4)
  
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5)
  
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4)
  
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5)
  
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4)
  
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5)
  
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO
  
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5)
  
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5)
  
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4)
  
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15)
  
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4)
  
  
  Down
  
  
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7)
  
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14)
  
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5)
  
  5 Finishes the card game (5)
  
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5)
  
  7 Initially good looks often require immense approval from a girl (6)
  
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7)
  
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2)
  
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6)
  
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7)
  
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5)
  
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5)
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Wed Jul 15 21:36:11 2009.

  Across
  1 Principal element (4)
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5)
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4) FLAT
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5)
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4) RUBY
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5)
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5)
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5)
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4) AMOK
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15)
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4)
  Down
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7)
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14)
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5)
  5 Finishes the card game (5)
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5)
  7 Initially good looks often require immense approval from a girl (6)
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7)
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2)
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6)
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7)
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5) BROTH
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Wed Jul 15 22:29:50 2009.

  Across
  1 Principal element (4)
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5)
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4) FLAT
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5)
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4) RUBY
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5)
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5)
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5) THROW
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4) AMOK
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15)
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4)
  Down
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7) ERISTIC
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14)
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5)
  5 Finishes the card game (5)
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5)
  7 Initially good looks often require immense approval from a girl (6)
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7) SCABIES
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2) PATCH UP
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6)
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7)
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5) BROTH
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5)
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Wed Jul 15 22:33:16 2009.

  ME THINKS THAT THE SOLUTION
  
  COLOMBO IS WRONG
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jul 15 22:37:05 2009.

  Hard nut to crack today, huh.
  
  Across
  1 Principal element (4)
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK*
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4) FLAT
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5) RAPID {RA<-uPwInD}
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4) RUBY
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5)
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5)
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5) THROW Double Definition
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4) AMOK
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15)
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4)
  Down
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7)
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14)
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5)
  5 Finishes the card game (5)
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5) DEAD TO THE WORLD Gone off = DEAD? + picking only a few letters from "the red hot owl" and anagramming. A better anno will be appreciated.
  7 Initially good looks often require immense approval from a girl (6)
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7)
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2)
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6)
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7)
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5) BROTH
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Wed Jul 15 22:37:56 2009.

  Across
  1 Principal element (4) LEAD
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4) FLAT
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5) RAPID
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4) RUBY
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5) SCAMP
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5)
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5) THROW
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4) AMOK
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15)
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4)
  Down
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7) ERISTIC
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14)
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5)
  5 Finishes the card game (5)
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5)
  7 Initially good looks often require immense approval from a girl (6)
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7) SCABIES
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2) PATCH UP
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6)
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7)
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5) BROTH
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5)
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Wed Jul 15 22:48:16 2009.

  Consolidating with Colonel's answers.
  
  Across
  1 Principal element (4) LEAD
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4) FLAT
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5) RAPID
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4) RUBY
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5) SCAMP
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5)
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5) THROW
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4) AMOK
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15)
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4)
  Down
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7) ERISTIC
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14)
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5)
  5 Finishes the card game (5)
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5) DEAD TO THE WORLD
  7. Initially Good Looks Often Require Immense Approval from a girl (6) GLORIA
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7) SCABIES
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2) PATCH UP
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6)
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7) SWALLOW {{S}{WALL}{O}{W}}
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5) BROTH
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5)
  
  
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Wed Jul 15 23:57:46 2009.

  Across
  1 Principal element (4) LEAD
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4) FLAT
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5) RAPID
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4) RUBY
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5) SCAMP
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO FALC ON S
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5)
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5) THROW
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4) AMOK
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15)
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4)
  Down
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7) ERISTIC
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14) D I S CRIMINA(-L) TING
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5) A G I L E
  5 Finishes the card game (5)
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5) DEAD TO THE WORLD
  7. Initially Good Looks Often Require Immense Approval from a girl (6) GLORIA
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7) SCABIES
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2) PATCH UP
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6) CL EVE R
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7) SWALLOW {{S}{WALL}{O}{W}}
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5) BROTH
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5)
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Thu Jul 16 0:25:27 2009.

  Across
  1 Principal element (4) LEAD
  9 Cocktail gent has mixed as fast as possible (7,3,5) AGAINST THE CLOCK
  10 Lacking taste from the puff lately (4) FLAT
  11 Fast arab turns back even to upwind (5) RAPID
  12 Heartless Roy is holding you and the black stone (4) RUBY
  13 Politician is following the case somehow leaving Edward with the naughty child (5) SCAMP
  14 Long trips taken by sea explorers! (7) VOYAGES
  16 Birds irritate the calf in the capital of Sri Lanka (7)COLUMBO FALC ON S
  18 Sound to disturb the development stage (5) PHASE
  22 Race around area of land (4)ACRE
  23 Roll dice to host a party (5) THROW
  24 After midnight, it is all right to go out of control (4) AMOK
  25 A cut above the basic is mandatory at first for the spirit world (15) SUPERNATURALISM
  26 First to dye the beard after sunset (4) DAWN
  Down
  2 With hesitation, I and the saint are in charge of the debater (7) ERISTIC
  3 Start to dodge one second crook endlessly for the money the man is picking out (14) D I S CRIMINA(-L) TING
  4 Quick to barge in Leeds every second (5) A G I L E
  5 Finishes the card game (5) STOPS
  6 Mummy holding the red hot owl gone off to sleep soundly (4,2,3,5) DEAD TO THE WORLD
  7. Initially Good Looks Often Require Immense Approval from a girl (6) GLORIA
  8 Infection disturbs the basic beast regularly (7) SCABIES
  15 Mediator’s job? (5,2) PATCH UP
  17 Intelligent class the lady will start to rule (6) CL EVE R
  19 Samajwadi leader has a structure opening in the direction of the bird (7) SWALLOW {{S}{WALL}{O}{W}}
  20 Brother cooks the hot liquid (5) BROTH
  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5) WORSE
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jul 16 0:30:18 2009.

  Ragsboy, or any other for that matter: could you please provide the annotation for 21Dn. I never figured that one out. I was thinking possibly LOUSE or LOUSY.
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jul 16 0:46:48 2009.

  21 Unpleasant woman buried in a poor setting (5) WORSE
  
  Unpleasent = Definition
  woman = W
  buried in = hidden indicator
  a po//or se//tting = fodder = ORSE
  
  {W}{ORSE}
  
  

• From: snarimetla on Thu Jul 16 0:49:05 2009.

  Simply awesome. Thank you Colonel.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Thu Jul 16 13:14:28 2009.

  No nut is too hard to crack for our team!
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Thu Jul 16 21:49:01 2009.

  
  
  Across
  
  4 Happen to see Chan somehow held by a worker (8)
  8 Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh has left the former house (6)
  9 Stripped to the minimum? (10)
  10 Remove water from a boat’s package, overheard (4)
  11 Scratch the top of the box to see the money charged (4)
  13 The French talk too much of the small lake (6)
  15 Such a system to help one in crisis (7)
  17 Layman overheard railway spies to the left (4)
  18 It is back to the statesman (4)
  19 Abandoned young one in the morning on the track of a school (7)
  21 Hand the leper out to the worker (6)
  22 Covering for the rain cap and spectacles of a woman (4)
  25 Decrease the curtain length (4)
  26 Scotsman initially orders girl and mother outside America having one mate (10) MONOGAMOUS
  27 The German follows the number on the boat (6)
  28 Supports the sailor in a deceitful manner (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Abode made of earthen brick (5) ADOBE
  2 Statue of a mysterious person (6)
  3 Add that bit of flavour! (5)
  4 Push one’s way into the boat (5)
  5 Flower arrangement for the boy is left to an alien (7)
  6 Double-talk with uncertainty (9)
  7 Top artist is new in the fundamental business group (9)
  12 Very important person is in charge of the subject (5)
  14 Nearly seconds before, Royal Challengers left in time for a film in the Spanish city (9)
  15 Put down the bit in an album (9)
  16 Rao captures the princess with a device (5) RADIO
  19 Side by side, a bear is out on the street (7)
  20 Bachelor is around the zigzag road in the city (6)
  22 It’s a diamond, in short (5)
  23 Not beginning to cook in the seven kilns (5)
  24 Extra spear is functional (5) SPARE
  
  
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 16 21:49:44 2009.

  Across
  
  4 Happen to see Chan somehow held by a worker (8) BECHANCE
  
  8 Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh has left the former house (6)
  
  9 Stripped to the minimum? (10)
  
  10 Remove water from a boat’s package, overheard (4)
  
  11 Scratch the top of the box to see the money charged (4)
  
  13 The French talk too much of the small lake (6)
  
  15 Such a system to help one in crisis (7)
  
  17 Layman overheard railway spies to the left (4)
  
  18 It is back to the statesman (4)
  
  19 Abandoned young one in the morning on the track of a school (7)
  
  21 Hand the leper out to the worker (6)
  
  22 Covering for the rain cap and spectacles of a woman (4)
  
  25 Decrease the curtain length (4)
  
  26 Scotsman initially orders girl and mother outside America having one mate (10) MONOGAMOUS
  
  27 The German follows the number on the boat (6)
  
  28 Supports the sailor in a deceitful manner (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Abode made of earthen brick (5)
  
  2 Statue of a mysterious person (6)
  
  3 Add that bit of flavour! (5)
  
  4 Push one’s way into the boat (5)
  
  5 Flower arrangement for the boy is left to an alien (7)
  
  6 Double-talk with uncertainty (9)
  
  7 Top artist is new in the fundamental business group (9)
  
  12 Very important person is in charge of the subject (5)
  
  14 Nearly seconds before, Royal Challengers left in time for a film in the Spanish city (9)
  
  15 Put down the bit in an album (9)
  
  16 Rao captures the princess with a device (5) RADIO
  
  19 Side by side, a bear is out on the street (7) ABREAST
  
  20 Bachelor is around the zigzag road in the city (6)
  
  22 It’s a diamond, in short (5)
  
  23 Not beginning to cook in the seven kilns (5)
  
  24 Extra spear is functional (5)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Thu Jul 16 21:52:24 2009.

  in place of repetitions:-
  21A= HELPER
  12D= TOPIC
  
  

• From: SUNKAR on Thu Jul 16 22:14:49 2009.

  Across
  
  4 Happen to see Chan somehow held by a worker (8)
  8 Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh has left the former house (6)
  9 Stripped to the minimum? (10)
  10 Remove water from a boat’s package, overheard (4)
  11 Scratch the top of the box to see the money charged (4)
  13 The French talk too much of the small lake (6)
  15 Such a system to help one in crisis (7)
  17 Layman overheard railway spies to the left (4)
  18 It is back to the statesman (4)
  19 Abandoned young one in the morning on the track of a school (7)
  21 Hand the leper out to the worker (6)
  22 Covering for the rain cap and spectacles of a woman (4)
  25 Decrease the curtain length (4) DROP
  26 Scotsman initially orders girl and mother outside America having one mate (10) MONOGAMOUS
  27 The German follows the number on the boat (6)
  28 Supports the sailor in a deceitful manner (8)
  
  Down
  
  1 Abode made of earthen brick (5) ADOBE
  2 Statue of a mysterious person (6)
  3 Add that bit of flavour! (5)
  4 Push one’s way into the boat (5)
  5 Flower arrangement for the boy is left to an alien (7)
  6 Double-talk with uncertainty (9)
  7 Top artist is new in the fundamental business group (9)
  12 Very important person is in charge of the subject (5)
  14 Nearly seconds before, Royal Challengers left in time for a film in the Spanish city (9)
  15 Put down the bit in an album (9)
  16 Rao captures the princess with a device (5) RADIO
  19 Side by side, a bear is out on the street (7)
  20 Bachelor is around the zigzag road in the city (6)
  22 It’s a diamond, in short (5) STONE
  23 Not beginning to cook in the seven kilns (5)
  24 Extra spear is functional (5) SPARE
  
  
  [/b]
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 17 0:13:32 2009.

  Across
  4 Happen to see Chan somehow held by a worker (8) BECHANCE
  8 Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh has left the former house (6)
  9 Stripped to the minimum? (10)
  10 Remove water from a boat’s package, overheard (4)
  11 Scratch the top of the box to see the money charged (4)
  13 The French talk too much of the small lake (6)
  15 Such a system to help one in crisis (7) SUPPORT
  17 Layman overheard railway spies to the left (4)
  18 It is back to the statesman (4)
  19 Abandoned young one in the morning on the track of a school (7) ACADEMY
  21 Hand the leper out to the worker (6) HELPER
  22 Covering for the rain cap and spectacles of a woman (4)
  25 Decrease the curtain length (4) DROP
  26 Scotsman initially orders girl and mother outside America having one mate (10) MONOGAMOUS
  27 The German follows the number on the boat (6)
  28 Supports the sailor in a deceitful manner (8)
  Down
  1 Abode made of earthen brick (5) ADOBE
  2 Statue of a mysterious person (6)
  3 Add that bit of flavour! (5)
  4 Push one’s way into the boat (5)
  5 Flower arrangement for the boy is left to an alien (7) CORONET
  6 Double-talk with uncertainty (9) AMBIGUITY
  7 Top artist is new in the fundamental business group (9)
  12 Very important person is in charge of the subject (5) TOPIC
  14 Nearly seconds before, Royal Challengers left in time for a film in the Spanish city (9)
  15 Put down the bit in an album (9)
  16 Rao captures the princess with a device (5) RADIO
  19 Side by side, a bear is out on the street (7)
  20 Bachelor is around the zigzag road in the city (6)
  22 It’s a diamond, in short (5) STONE
  23 Not beginning to cook in the seven kilns (5)
  24 Extra spear is functional (5) SPARE
  
  
  

• From: kkotirao on Fri Jul 17 1:24:04 2009.

  Across
  8 Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh has left the former house (6) D UP L EX
  9 Stripped to the minimum? (10) THREADBARE
  10 Remove water from a boat’s package, overheard (4)
  11 Scratch the top of the box to see the money charged (4)
  13 The French talk too much of the small lake (6)
  17 Layman overheard railway spies to the left (4)
  18 It is back to the statesman (4)
  22 Covering for the rain cap and spectacles of a woman (4)
  27 The German follows the number on the boat (6)
  28 Supports the sailor in a deceitful manner (8) BACKS T AB
  Down
  2 Statue of a mysterious person (6)
  3 Add that bit of flavour! (5)
  4 Push one’s way into the boat (5)
  5 Flower arrangement for the boy is left to an alien (7) CORONET CHAP L ET
  7 Top artist is new in the fundamental business group (9)
  14 Nearly seconds before, Royal Challengers left in time for a film in the Spanish city (9)
  15 Put down the bit in an album (9)
  19 Side by side, a bear is out on the street (7)A BREA ST
  20 Bachelor is around the zigzag road in the city (6)
  22 It’s a diamond, in short (5) STONE RHOMB
  23 Not beginning to cook in the seven kilns (5)
  
  
  

• From: ragsyboy on Fri Jul 17 1:24:58 2009.

  Across
  4 Happen to see Chan somehow held by a worker (8) BECHANCE
  8 Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh has left the former house (6)DUPLEX
  9 Stripped to the minimum? (10) THREADBARE
  10 Remove water from a boat’s package, overheard (4) BAIL
  11 Scratch the top of the box to see the money charged (4) RATE
  13 The French talk too much of the small lake (6) LA GO ON
  15 Such a system to help one in crisis (7) SUPPORT
  17 Layman overheard railway spies to the left (4) LAIC
  18 It is back to the statesman (4) TI TO
  19 Abandoned young one in the morning on the track of a school (7) ACADEMY
  21 Hand the leper out to the worker (6) HELPER
  22 Covering for the rain cap and spectacles of a woman (4) ROOF
  25 Decrease the curtain length (4) DROP
  26 Scotsman initially orders girl and mother outside America having one mate (10) MONOGAMOUS
  27 The German follows the number on the boat (6)TEN DER
  28 Supports the sailor in a deceitful manner (8) BACKSTAB
  Down
  1 Abode made of earthen brick (5) ADOBE
  2 Statue of a mysterious person (6) SPHINX
  3 Add that bit of flavour! (5) EXTRA
  4 Push one’s way into the boat (5) BARGE
  5 Flower arrangement for the boy is left to an alien (7) CHAPLET
  6 Double-talk with uncertainty (9) AMBIGUITY
  7 Top artist is new in the fundamental business group (9) COR PORAT E
  12 Very important person is in charge of the subject (5) TOPIC
  14 Nearly seconds before, Royal Challengers left in time for a film in the Spanish city (9) BARCELONA
  15 Put down the bit in an album (9) SCRAPBOOK
  16 Rao captures the princess with a device (5) RADIO
  19 Side by side, a bear is out on the street (7) ABREAST
  20 Bachelor is around the zigzag road in the city (6)BARODA
  22 It’s a diamond, in short (5) RHOMB
  23 Not beginning to cook in the seven kilns (5) OASTS??
  24 Extra spear is functional (5) SPARE
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 17 6:42:07 2009.

  More and more nuts?
  
  //Deep in delight of the special coolness of Mumbai monsoon! //
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 17 6:58:42 2009.

  so long as our team is not rendered 'nutty'!!!!!
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 17 7:20:47 2009.

  Aren't cruciverbalists (or crossword solvers as C-Vasi would prefer to call) already a 'nutty' species?
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 17 9:17:18 2009.

  cruciverbalists or the 'nutty species' are the crossword compilers and designers.
  
  we hubbers are nut-crackers.
  
  
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 17 10:22:57 2009.

  'nutty' nut-crackers, perhaps?
  
  

• From: Chaturvasi on Fri Jul 17 11:25:45 2009.

  cruciverbalists or the 'nutty species' are the crossword compilers and designers.
  
  we hubbers are nut-crackers.
  
  That's a good one.
  
  

• From: pavalamani pragasam on Fri Jul 17 11:35:06 2009.

  Not a team to go nuts!
  
  

• From: pammechchu on Fri Jul 17 21:15:19 2009.

  Across
  1 Plant in the grassy area is in the second place (5,5)
  9 Device is inside the bonnet alongside (6)
  10 These are never sold at newsstands (4,6)
  11 Loyal supporter removes the dry piece of clothing (6)
  12 A City Council has developed roads not accepting the agreements (7)
  16 Married German woman is the first to dodge the trickster (5) FRAUD
  17 Sacred festival of colours, overheard (4) HOLI
  18 Unusual to be away for religious education (5)
  19 Regularly that hooker is in the lake (5)
  20 Show put up by one artist! (4) SOLO
  21 A set of principles (5)
  22 A ballroom dance (7)
  27 Old boy is around to sit out for a musician (6)
  29 Severe scolding for the rapid gun fired at two (10)
  30 Preferred buddy holding the tree (6)
  31 It’s an extra sheet in an examination (10)
  Down
  2 Almost all following the soldiers are genuine (4)
  3 Polar resident is at ease initially keeping inside most objects (6)
  4 America in debt perhaps may get damaged (6)
  5 Seed you love to distribute (5)
  6 Dirty dining room at the end of the day (5)
  7 Articles in her wallet are set to be used throughout the year (3-7)
  8 It is a ‘must’ in every recipe! (10)
  12 Overtired sounding to be honest (5,5)
  13 Crowds at High Court create slogans (10)
  14 Host somehow holds the loop of a new branch (5)
  15 Being reserved, gangster gets no love from a female (5) ALOOF
  23 Appeal to be available when requested (2,4)
  24 Horse-drawn carriage (6)
  25 Fasteners on horses (5)
  26 A question arose for an American man in the bar going up (3,2)
  28 Clean inside in a short while (4)
  
  

• From: CLUELESS on Fri Jul 17 21:42:31 2009.

  Across
  1 Plant in the grassy area is in the second place (5,5)
  9 Device is inside the bonnet alongside (6)
  10 These are never sold at newsstands (4,6)
  11 Loyal supporter removes the dry piece of clothing (6)
  12 A City Council has developed roads not accepting the agreements (7) ACCORDS
  16 Married German woman is the first to dodge the trickster (5) FRAUD
  17 Sacred festival of colours, overheard (4) HOLI
  18 Unusual to be away for religious education (5)
  19 Regularly that hooker is in the lake (5)
  20 Show put up by one artist! (4) SOLO
  21 A set of principles (5)
  22 A ballroom dance (7)
  27 Old boy is around to sit out for a musician (6) OBOIST
  29 Severe scolding for the rapid gun fired at two (10)
  30 Preferred buddy holding the tree (6)
  31 It’s an extra sheet in an examination (10) SUPPLEMENT
  Down
  2 Almost all following the soldiers are genuine (4)
  3 Polar resident is at ease initially keeping inside most objects (6)
  4 America in debt perhaps may get damaged (6)
  5 Seed you love to distribute (5)
  6 Dirty dining room at the end of the day (5)
  7 Articles in her wallet are set to be used throughout the year (3-7)
  8 It is a ‘must’ in every recipe! (10)
  12 Overtired sounding to be honest (5,5)
  13 Crowds at High Court create slogans (10) CATCHWORDS
  14 Host somehow holds the loop of a new branch (5)
  15 Being reserved, gangster gets no love from a female (5) ALOOF
  23 Appeal to be available when requested (2,4)
  24 Horse-drawn carriage (6)
  25 Fasteners on horses (5)
  26 A question arose for an American man in the bar going up (3,2)
  28 Clean inside in a short while (4)
  
  

• From: deepakgita on Fri Jul 17 22:00:03 2009.

  Across
  1 Plant in the grassy area is in the second place (5,5)
  9 Device is inside the bonnet alongside (6) ETALON
  10 These are never sold at newsstands (4,6) BACK ISSUES
  11 Loyal supporter removes the dry piece of clothing (6)
  12 A City Council has developed roads not accepting the agreements (7) ACCORDS
  16 Married German woman is the first to dodge the trickster (5) FRAUD
  17 Sacred festival of colours, overheard (4) HOLI
  18 Unusual to be away for religious education (5)
  19 Regularly that hooker is in the lake (5)
  20 Show put up by one artist! (4) SOLO
  21 A set of principles (5)
  22 A ballroom dance (7)
  27 Old boy is around to sit out for a musician (6) OBOIST
  29 Severe scolding for the rapid gun fired at two (10)
  30 Preferred buddy holding the tree (6)
  31 It’s an extra sheet in an examination (10) SUPPLEMENT
  Down
  2 Almost all following the soldiers are genuine (4) REAL
  3 Polar resident is at ease initially keeping inside mos