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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)TARRY
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)APOSTLE
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7)
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9)
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)MOULD
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11)

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5)
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)DUCAT
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)ITALY
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6)
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)TARRY
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)APOSTLE
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7) ENTENTE
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9) REPROCESS
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)MOULD
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11) NON-RESIDENTIAL

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5) NONET
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)DUCAT
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)ITALY
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6) YIELDS
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8)
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3)
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8)
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6)
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8)
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7035351.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)PATTERNS
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)MARBLE
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)WATT
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)SLEEPER
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)ON TRACK
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)SENATE
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)SCOT FREE
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)EDGING
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)TUCK SHOP
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)PATTERNS
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)MARBLE
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)RAIL
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)TREADMILLS
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)CREPUSCULE
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)WATT
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)ALBION
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)IDEATE
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)TICKET

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)SLEEPER
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)NIGHT-TIME
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)CHUG
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)TAKE ARMS
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)REHAB
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)EXPRESS
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)ON TRACK
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)BALLAST
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)LONE SHARK
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

An excellent railway puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3)
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9)
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9)
7 Brown! Try and dance (5)
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9)
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9)
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5)
24 Country in main diagram (5)
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5)
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6218874.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5)
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5)
24 Country in main diagram (5)
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5)
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5) TANGO
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5) ROMEO
24 Country in main diagram (5) INDIA
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5) AMASS
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4) XRAYS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)AIRSHIPS
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)VICTOR
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)BRAVO
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)PERMANENT
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)REDHEADED
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5) TANGO
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5) ROMEO
24 Country in main diagram (5) INDIA
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5) AMASS
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4) XRAYS