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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 What a dog may have — reason for tiff (1,4,2,4) A BONE TO PICK
9 Beat back on sign of life (7) REPULSE
10 Plea to write song for a kind of concert (4-3) OPEN-AIR
11 Keep talking about redhead's marriage one left out (3,2) RUN ON
12 Dirty Don's cruel villain (9) SCOUNDREL
13 Non-uniform dress (5) MUFTI
15 Result of chasing some calculations? (9) AFTERMATH
18 Refused it? No, overindulged! (9)SURFEITED
21 Congress leader's tilt to be spotless (5)CLEAN
22 Loud clamour for Hugh, say, with Bellow (3,3,3) HUE AND CRY
24 Ambi's put out some poetic measures (5)IAMBS
26 They have no hearing (3,4)THE DEAF
27 Model lubrication at work (7)TOILING
28 Perhaps less perfect sense of one's dignity (4-7)SELF-RESPECT

Down
1 Mafia errs in designing structures of rockets (9) AIRFRAMES
2 Yellow pigment in round red fastener (5)ORPIN
3 Flower in a gentle setting (9)EGLANTINE
4 Command said to be across the ocean (7) OVERSEA
5 Settle on going into one drubbing (4,3) IRON OUT
6 German mathematician finally took a different line (5) KLEIN
7 Union bearing not hundred but thousand (8) MARRIAGE
8 Vocalised song outside church (4) ORAL
14 Ironside gets engineer and journalist searched (8) FERRETED
16 Wrongly certifies mends (9) RECTIFIES
17 This gives no forward view (9)HINDSIGHT
19 Being diplomatic, set right fault plaguing odd city (7)TACTFUL
20 The Sun, for example, omitted youth centre in Saturday's revised edition (7) DAYSTAR
22 Dislike 'cover point' (4) HATES
23 Requires massages, reportedly (5) NEEDS
25 One is engrossed in additional material (5) MOIRE

Very good!

[deepakgita]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6)
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5)
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7)
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4)
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4)
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4)
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9)
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10)
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2)

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[sandhya.p61]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6)
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5)
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7) ILLEGAL
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4) POWDER BLUE
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4)
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4)
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)BATTLEDORE
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9) SCORBUTIC
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10) DOMINICANS
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2)

[Russellbew]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6) TELLER
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5) RABBI
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7) ILLEGAL
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4) POWDER BLUE
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4) IRIS
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4) NOSH
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)BATTLEDORE
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9) SCORBUTIC
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10) DOMINICANS
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2) UP TO

[pavalamani pragasam]

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition, but their answers are all related to a human organ.

ACROSS
1 Adolescent keeping up with The Times? (11)TEENYBOPPER
9 *Letters from the applicant Hussain (7) CANTHUS
10 Bank cashier? He may count votes in an assembly (6) TELLER
11 Tailless animal with a spiritual leader (5) RABBI
12 Wrong of the sick English leader to delay return (7) ILLEGAL
15 *Ukraine detains Victor and Elizabeth (4)UVEA
16 Colour of the grains, wasted according to hearsay (6,4) POWDER BLUE
18 Canny ride I arranged for the rabble-rouser (10) INCENDIARY
20 *Revolutionary electronic assistant from Apple? (4) IRIS
23 *Circular letter I found in the midst of a combination of notes (7)CHOROID
24 Interrupt the model to replace a minute herb (3,2)CUT IN
26 *Cereal presented prior to an unlimited set of courses (6)CORNEA
27 Marsh is introduced to a strange ping from an old coin (7)PFENNIG
28 Tending to rise with the construction of the casino lanes (11) ASCENSIONAL

DOWN
2 Cleansing that might result in a population decrease? (6)ETHNIC
3 Son goes up to meet Henry with a snack (4) NOSH
4 Rode out to participate in the field of an ancient racket game (10)BATTLEDORE
5 *Appreciable turn after the ice is removed (8) PALPEBRA
6 *I bellow for the audience (7)EYEBALL
7 South Carolina and Utah team to catch ring in-charge affected with a vitamin deficiency (9) SCORBUTIC
8 Powerless moody saint got wasted (6)UNABLE
13 Certain Roman Catholic friars could be natives from West Indies (10) DOMINICANS
14 Celebrity's answer discarded by the Oriental in a parish house (9)PERSONAGE
17 Overstep with the design of a fine ring (8) INFRINGE
19 Mel ignored school-mates in trouble for working together (7)CAHOOTS
21 *Hire Aussie leader at the wrong place (6)RETINA
22 *Bends backward to accommodate the French (6)SCLERA
25 Occupied with the characters from the corrupt organization (2,2) UP TO

A tough biology puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4)
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7)
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9)
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3)
26 Cutting through the junction (8)
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4)
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6)
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8)
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8)
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7)
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6)
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)

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[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4)
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7)
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9) IDENTIKIT
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3) ONE-WAY
26 Cutting through the junction (8)
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4)
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6)
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8)
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8) SHIPYARD
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7) DISCARD
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6) NEWBIE
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4) STOP
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7) TRAFFIC
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9) IDENTIKIT
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3) ONE-WAY
26 Cutting through the junction (8)
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4) YETI
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6) ISOGON
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8) CONFETTI
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8) SHIPYARD
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7) DISCARD
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6) NEWBIE
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Simple diet represents a type of regulation (5,5) SPEED LIMIT
9 Bar at the station (4) STOP
10 Compel by coercion to find a way to follow the retreating perjurer (8) RAILROAD
11 One might do this to ensure account security (3,3) LOG OFF
12 Trouble after sending out the Pole and one of the Orientals for colour (5) BEIGE
13 Angel ignites concealed explosive (9) GELIGINITE
14 Honour to take in a Pole on trial (7)REVERSE
17 Craft designed to accept conditional return of an irritating type of jam? (7) TRAFFIC
20 I would attach a letter with the note on the equipment — it may aid the police (9) IDENTIKIT
22 Some trigonometric quantities reportedly fetch marks (5)SIGNS
25 Unlimited money and a strategy gets a type of ticket (3-3) ONE-WAY
26 Cutting through the junction (8)CROSSING
27 Connect with the English leader moving up behind the unknown mythical creature (4) YETI
28 Fictional character may ruin a train somehow (10)RURITANIAN

Down
1 Talk with the Greek character getting rid of the king for a sedative (6)OPIATE
2 Combines resources to go north in a sailing vessel (5)SLOOP
3 Bit of tin placed around an insect (7)SMIDGEN
4 It's harder for one going downhill to embrace the volunteer and the student (8)STALKIER
5 Shape concealed by the Valparaiso gondoliers (6) ISOGON
6 Rain that might come down after a win? (8) CONFETTI
8 Colleague upset by the absconding criminal writes a short poem (7)ECOLOGUE
15 Risk in writing article that goes deep into gender reform (8)ENDANGER
16 Send hauling cart up to the place where vessels are built (8) SHIPYARD
18 Thrill in giving a facelift to son's fir (7)FRISSON
19 Remove conflict by getting Oscar to go out for the article (7) DISCARD
21 Fledgling was acquainted with the insect, we hear (6) NEWBIE
23 Calorie-reduced fondant prepared after losing heart (6)NONFAT
24 Going here might indicate deterioration (5)SOUTH

An interesting traffic signs puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Remain at sea as a soldier (6)
9 Eagerly waiting on clue to solve finally (2,6)
10 Imitation stone, it is of national importance to the Irish (8)
11 Fight through great hardship initially to make progress (6)
12 Parking and running around certain spot on holiday (8-7) PLEASURE-SEEKING
14 Make a case to arrest syndicate (5,2)
16 One of two identical elements reacting with Phosphorus to become opposite (7) ISOTOPE
19 Hear lecture's finally broadcast (6,9)
22 Resist killing a sheep (6)
24 Try going round meadow inhaling cold air (8)
25 Pots break in a trip? (8)
26 Hoi polloi, term describing idle (6)

Down
1 Music composer's role in production of one single (8)
2 End up repeatedly in an aboriginal hut (3-3)
3 Finding victory is special in turn (10)
4 Publication to study risk to Spooner (7)
5 Man without date seen in satsangs frequently (4)
6 Small power booster, it is attached to a bike (8) SPROCKET
7 Relax in sun regularly (6)
13 Flower from tree I'll say, exotic (6,4) EASTER LILY
15 A sudden jump in reputation? That'll never happen (3,1,4)
17 I continue dissecting a column (8) PILASTER
18 Striking group (7)
20 Fancy side a team put together (6)
21 Street kid moving around endlessly (6)
23 Talk deliriously about excellent party (4)

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