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

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6) PORTAL
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3) DEAD SEA
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10) INDECISIVE
23 Tail of a deer (4)
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8) NITROGEN

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10) ARTICULATE
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8) ORDINARY
17 Request feed stored in a record (8) ENTREATY
19 Fit in a formal dress (6) SUITED
21 Hint can backfire for example (5) TINGE
23 Upset bear in a ring (4) HOOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6) PORTAL
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3) DEAD SEA
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10) INDECISIVE
23 Tail of a deer (4)HIND
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8) NITROGEN

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)KNEE
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)ETHIOPIA
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10) ARTICULATE
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)WATCHDOG
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)TETRAMETER
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8) ORDINARY
17 Request feed stored in a record (8) ENTREATY
19 Fit in a formal dress (6) SUITED
21 Hint can backfire for example (5) TINGE
23 Upset bear in a ring (4) HOOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Happen to set right a bug (5-3)PHONE-TAP
9 Dock has aluminium gate (6) PORTAL
10 Man is one, I'll say (4) ISLE ~I'll
11 Aware of / old recording / that is / Cher's — oddly // undamaged (2,3,5) (IN ON)(E P)(IE)(C.E.)
12 Shabby batter (4-2)BEAT-UP
14 Lock up one male on strike (7)IMPOUND
15 Fake model meant to be different? You must be joking! (4,4,2,5)DONT MAKE ME LAUGH
18 Saltwater lake is approximately 5 times less devastated (4,3) DEAD SEA
20 Acts of taking the lifts (6)THEFTS
22 Doubtful editor going back through cutting (10) INDECISIVE
23 Tail of a deer (4)HIND
24 Fine wind beginning to flag and stop (6)FREEZE
25 'N Sync ringtone? (8) NITROGEN

Down
1 Joint where Ken Kesey appeared frequently (4)KNEE
2 African nation gets this hope, aid may be given heartily (8)ETHIOPIA
3 Running costs at university look to be on the rise (6) (UP)(KEEP<=)
4 Skill hospital unit has behind is clear (10) ARTICULATE
5 Monitor had two green colours initially mixed up (8)WATCHDOG
7 Drinks most of cha in hurry (5) (HAS)(TE[-a])
8 In favour of being part of growth (13) PRO/LIFE/RATION
13 Tree matter composed in a verse (10)TETRAMETER
16 Built-in road over railway is common (8) ORDINARY
17 Request feed stored in a record (8) ENTREATY
19 Fit in a formal dress (6) SUITED
21 Hint can backfire for example (5) TINGE
23 Upset bear in a ring (4) HOOP

Very good!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7)
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7)
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6)
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6)
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7)
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8)
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6)
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6)
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

GRID

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6) (BERTH)(A)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6)
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7)
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8)
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6)
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6)
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[Russellrvw]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6)
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7)
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8)
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6)
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6)
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11)
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7)
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7)
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7)
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8)
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11) MISCARRIAGE
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7) BRUMMIE
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7) CAMELOT
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7) ELLIPSE
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8) JINGOISM
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11) MISCARRIAGE
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7) BRUMMIE
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7) CAMELOT
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7) ELLIPSE
26 Car plies used instrument (8)
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8) JINGOISM
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)ICED TEA
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)SMART
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)ABBEY
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)UPBEAT
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)OMEN

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Girl's gone for weekend, fetch from border (5) BRIN[-g](+K)
7 Give interest cover — it’s a liability (8)HANDICAP
10 Prescribed medical course for soldiers, mostly (7) REGIMEN[-t]
11 Rule those protecting the earth, say (7)THEOREM
12 In-house production of 'Wicked' (7) HEINOUS*
13 Poached egg for the reckless fellow (7)HOTSPUR
14 Is caught in wedlock losing child (11) MISCARRIAGE
19 A follower of game said to be from Birmingham… (7) BRUMMIE
21 …before a Biblical character arrived at the legendary capital (7) CAMELOT
23 Ban finally revoked to grab me (7)CAMELOT
25 Figure with ease, to restrict leakage from the other side (7) ELLIPSE
26 Car plies used instrument (8)CALIPERS
27 Agreed readily due to lurking fear (5)DREAD

Down
1 Go into religion — no American flag waving (8) JINGOISM
2 With hands on hips a Korean will express displeasure endlessly (6) (A)(KIM)(BO[-o])
3 Arms shaken violently while on foot (6,4) SHANK'S MARE* (One's legs, used as a means of transport)
4 Old fighter climbing, somewhat tangentially (4)GNAT
5 Bit like promoting a local leader (6)SATRAP
6 Allotted place for a girl (6)BERTHA
8 Criminal deceit before a drink (4,3)ICED TEA
9 Sting ends, operations from Tehelka — for what? (5)SMART
13 He searched all over the place — bad luck (4,6) HARD CHEESE
15 Warrior — one following a river in South America (7) SAMURAI
16 New special edition not accepted initially, is overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 Live in a neighbouring monastery (5)ABBEY
18 Be there couple of hours before noon with daughter (6) ATTEND
20 To put it another way, thrash if cheerful (6)UPBEAT
22 Boy goes through a month of sickness (6) MALADY
24 Warning for ladies losing direction (4)OMEN

Very good!