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

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)
14 Cheat in movie land (5)
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)
20 High power time out for Mike (5)
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)
25 Throw one in a game (7)
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9)
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10)
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)
7 Attention to long complaint (7)
8 Little drunk (6)
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5)
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)
14 Cheat in movie land (5)
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)
20 High power time out for Mike (5)
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)
25 Throw one in a game (7)
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9) LACERATES
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10) SELF-COMPLACENT
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)
7 Attention to long complaint (7) EARACHE
8 Little drunk (6) TIDDLY
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5) GIVE-UP THE GHOST
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)CHURCHILL
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)CODICIL
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)
14 Cheat in movie land (5)
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)PAMPHLET
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)
20 High power time out for Mike (5)TIGHT
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)
25 Throw one in a game (7)
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9) LACERATES
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10) SELF-COMPLACENT
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)
7 Attention to long complaint (7) EARACHE
8 Little drunk (6) TIDDLY
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5) GIVE-UP THE GHOST
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)EDIFICE
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Work on land — not hard, but somewhat soft (6)DOCILE
4 Cook reunites those starving (8) ESURIENT*
10 See sick man always with a cigar (9)CHURCHILL
11 See 26 ac.
12 Goddess knowingly will start for war (7)CODICIL
13 Will wind hold back investigators? (7)CODICIL
14 Cheat in movie land (5)EGYPT
15 Notice local protection for current lease (8)PAMPHLET
18 She left key inside with woman astronomer (8)HERSCHEL
20 High power time out for Mike (5)TIGHT
23 Row over second language, by George! (7)SHINDIG
25 Throw one in a game (7)CANASTA
26 11 ac. and 2 dn. Perhaps Roman description of India? (5,5,7)THIRD WORLD COUNTRY
27 Have to perish at sea to get title (9) (OWN)(ERSHIP*)
28 See and note the different set of fangs (8)EYETEETH
29 Production launched — he escaped barely (6) UNCLAD*-he

Down
1 Fell without resistance — gone (8)DECEASED
2 See 26 ac.
3 Under law, one deserves cuts (9) LACERATES
5 Smug person's grouse — losing interest for church (4-10) SELF-COMPLACENT
6 Paddled — precipitation otherwise will increase (5)ROWED
7 Attention to long complaint (7) EARACHE
8 Little drunk (6) TIDDLY
9 After sacrifice, the grand master of ceremony will die (4-2,3,5) GIVE-UP THE GHOST
16 Advice to a batsman is a crime (3-3-3) HIT AND RUN [2]
17 Short of cash, goes up collecting money (8)STRAPPED
19 Building deficiencies, since not there in the structure (7)EDIFICE
21 Girl covers part of London to find fuel (7)GASOHOL
22 Fly groups in case of trouble (6)TSETSE
24 Avoid work with digger regularly (5) (DO)(DGE)

Tough again!

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8)
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12)
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4)
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8)
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5)
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8)
7 Scare with a toy (6)
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4)
14 Dressing players on time (7)
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8)
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

GRID

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8)
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4)
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4)
14 Dressing players on time (7)
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8)
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8) ILLINOIS
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4) ABET
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6) RATTLE
8 Protection essential for a toady (6) LACKEY
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8) NOTIONAL
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)FLIGHT
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)RELIVE
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)SEMANTIC
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)POUNCE
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)ILLINOIS
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)ABET
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)RATTLE
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)HUMBUG
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stairs causing stampede (6)FLIGHT
4 Roam around bringing in delivery to the Royal residence... (8) BALMORAL
9 ...return of the wicked Queen — one will experience again (6)RELIVE
10 No more running commentaries on the meaning (8)SEMANTIC
12 He will obstruct by American writ (8) (MAN)(DAM)(US)
13 Worker gets sick and he gets to keep the property (6)BAILEE
15 Control panels — so drab (12) SWITCHBOARDS (d&cd) BOARDS*= so drab
18 Back with hundred and one — as good as any (6,2,4) SECOND TO NONE
21 Money problem, both leaders missing (6)ROUBLE
22 Status Quo? No way with line of descent (8)AGNATION
24 Shifting base upon court order (8)SUBPOENA
25 Quietly the animal will attack (6)POUNCE
26 Song and shadow boxing will end before long (8)DOGGEREL
27 Mobs clash, largely with stones (6)ASHLAR

Down
1 First and second in the wild (8) {FORE(MO)ST}
2 Badly disillusioned dudes leave state (8)ILLINOIS
3 Crazy how ace resolves a problem (4,1,5,5) HAVE A SCREW LOOSE*
5 Help and take a chance with it (4)ABET
6 The fundamental part of a meal, perhaps (4,3,8) MEAT AND POTATOES (d&cd)
7 Scare with a toy (6)RATTLE
8 Protection essential for a toady (6)LACKEY
11 Dish to be sent up by Wellington (3,4) GUM BOOT
14 Dressing players on time (7) BANDAGE
16 Academic from Milano, it once promoted (8)NOTIONAL
17 Perhaps Rudolf's in control — there's rush to go up (8) REINDEER
19 Opened up — After middle of month send name out (6)PRISED
20 Spooner's back squeeze is all gas (6)HUMBUG
23 Bet and run in the middle (4)ANTE

Aspiring optimistically to complete an Arden puzzle!