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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Kind of criminal faction facing judge (11) CONSIDERATE
9 Knock off all ten through bowling attack (6) STRIKE
10 Most formidable Ram entering court after end of vanvas (8) SCARIEST
11 Court can enforce holding back decree (5) ENACT
12 Bowled over travelling along a town in Italy (7) BOLOGNA
13 To start with, a magician cut through boy (6,2) SWITCH ON
15 Pest e.g., raids filly frequently (6) GADFLY
16 Saw is next to unopened blade (6)BYWORD
18 Bird (emu) to sit tight (8 ) TITMOUSE
20 Club or disc I run has fluorescent lighting outside (3,4)ONE IRON
21 Succeeded getting into proper shape (5) PRISM
22 Hard to digest extraordinary credit cut (8) INEDIBLE
23 Demolished entire compound (6) TRIENE
24 Rambling poet, endless bore (4,2,5)SEND TO SLEEP
Down
2 An agent from the west reportedly (7)OXIDANT
3 Caught a whiff of fish (5) SMELT
4 Spooner’s broken racket in a trash can (7) DUSTBIN (GOOD ONE)
5 Tail lamp nearly chipped at the edges during fitting (4,5) REAR LIGHT
6 With time, wearing a toupee caught on (7) TWIGGED
7 One hurt a rowdy badly? The opposite (5,3,5) OTHER WAY ROUND
8 The authorities setting up a business (13) ESTABLISHMENT
14 Got to catch a derby racing in capital city (9)HYDERABAD
17 Finished a detailed musical composition behind schedule (7)OVERDUE
18 Fruit hybrid secreting cold lactogen (7) TANGELO
19 Provided stuffing (gold and diamonds) for an oral cavity (7) ORIFICE
21 Snape tales featuring say Lily’s part (5) PETAL

Hurray for being able to wrap up with an extra answer well before the deadline!

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6)
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6)
4 Seaway fare (4,6)
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6)
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8)
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6)
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)GENERATE

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6)
4 Seaway fare (4,6)
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)MOUSE
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6)
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)REDEMPTION
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8)
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)HESITANT
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)ALERT
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)

[CLUELESS]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6) DECODE
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)GENERATE

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6) PARDON
4 Seaway fare (4,6) SHIP COURSE
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)MOUSE
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6) MEANS OF LIVING
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)REDEMPTION
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8) IMPLORES
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)HESITANT
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)ALERT
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Bike’s heading out of M-Mumbai on winding NH4 (8) AMMONIUM
9 Personification of an icon online (6)AVATAR
10 Song pursued for good luck (4)TUNE
11 Drink tea on and off between railway terminals (10)CHARDONNAY
12 Standard jade green treasures (6) DEGREE
14 High season around Japan’s capital (3,4) SAN JOSE
15 Ordinary tree as seen in street? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
18 Great show to revisit regularly in ancient city (7) POMPEII
20 Alternate entertainment for kids (6 )SEESAW
22 Deny detective inspector is bound by pledge (10)CONTRADICT
23 Coward in a story losing heart (4)NOEL
24 10 years' nothing for a crack (6) DECODE
25 Bring about changes in teenager (8)GENERATE

Down
1 Dimple is intact by the mouth (4)HOLE
2 Ring on severed tree is distinct (8)DISCRETE
3 Agree to mete out punishment, reversing reprieve (6) PARDON
4 Seaway fare (4,6) SHIP COURSE
5 Dance smack in the middle, atop a sports stadium (8)MACARENA
7 Contemplate trapping old rodent (5)MOUSE
8 Ian Fleming, so very creative for livelihood (5,2,6) MEANS OF LIVING
13 Release government ordered deporting me (10)REDEMPTION
16 Fairy tales son asks for earnestly (8) IMPLORES
17 Not sure the tan is working (8)HESITANT
19 Secured a vent, holding up one escaping (6)EVADER
21 Caution a lieutenant displaying hesitation (5)ALERT
23 Either side of non-uniform pattern (4)NORM

Very good!

[CLUELESS]

4Dn = should be MAIN COURSE instead of SHIP COURSE. my mistake.

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Stronghold, one sacked in former kingdom (6)
4 Sit down, weak, and tape broadcast (4,1,3)
9 Husband presented with new Omega out of respect (6)
10 Mean to pen article on river fish (8)
12 Sleep-inducing if caught by tailless scorpion abroad (9) SOPORIFIC
13 Colour always sported by chanteuse - Piaf? (5)
14 Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5)
18 Blue equatorial waters here (2,3,8)
20 Knock over raised object (5)
22 Poverty - end is seen after a struggle (9)
24 Aunt Sally, for example, a legitimate target for ridicule? (4,4)
25 Pollute narrow pass (6)
26 Extracting pounds from sport (8) WRESTING
27 Climb a trail (6)

Down
1 Tending to stick together - unnaturally, he voices (8)
2 What a judge may do with number appearing for trial (3,2)
3 Aggressive young drunk shot a lot with Luger (5,4)
5 Cynical notes about highs (12)
6 Game failing to start in county town (5)
7 Father in French capital wants us raised together (4,5) PARI PASSU
8 Approach place to get buttonhole (6)
11 Commend a fine novel turned into a film (2,4,3,3)
15 Greek character sheltered outside place with a monkey puzzle (5,4)
16 Sundials? They’ve been around for years! (3-6) OLD TIMERS
17 Easiest (I suspect) in my opinion (2,1,3,2) AS I SEE IT
19 Ridiculous talk over a wife makes one laugh loudly (6)
21 Poke one with end of first finger, perhaps (5)
23 Pick of Renaissance literature (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

4Dn = should be MAIN COURSE instead of SHIP COURSE. my mistake.

Sorry for my oversight!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Stronghold, one sacked in former kingdom (6)
4 Sit down, weak, and tape broadcast (4,1,3)
9 Husband presented with new Omega out of respect (6)
10 Mean to pen article on river fish (8)
12 Sleep-inducing if caught by tailless scorpion abroad (9) SOPORIFIC
13 Colour always sported by chanteuse - Piaf? (5)SEPIA
14 Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5)
18 Blue equatorial waters here (2,3,8)
20 Knock over raised object (5)
22 Poverty - end is seen after a struggle (9)NEEDINESS
24 Aunt Sally, for example, a legitimate target for ridicule? (4,4)
25 Pollute narrow pass (6)
26 Extracting pounds from sport (8) WRESTING
27 Climb a trail (6)ASCENT

Down
1 Tending to stick together - unnaturally, he voices (8)COHESIVE
2 What a judge may do with number appearing for trial (3,2)
3 Aggressive young drunk shot a lot with Luger (5,4)
5 Cynical notes about highs (12)
6 Game failing to start in county town (5)
7 Father in French capital wants us raised together (4,5) PARI PASSU
8 Approach place to get buttonhole (6)
11 Commend a fine novel turned into a film (2,4,3,3)
15 Greek character sheltered outside place with a monkey puzzle (5,4)
16 Sundials? They’ve been around for years! (3-6) OLD TIMERS
17 Easiest (I suspect) in my opinion (2,1,3,2) AS I SEE IT
19 Ridiculous talk over a wife makes one laugh loudly (6)
21 Poke one with end of first finger, perhaps (5)
23 Pick of Renaissance literature (5)ELITE

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Stronghold, one sacked in former kingdom (6)
4 Sit down, weak, and tape broadcast (4,1,3) TAKE A PEW
9 Husband presented with new Omega out of respect (6)
10 Mean to pen article on river fish (8)
12 Sleep-inducing if caught by tailless scorpion abroad (9)
13 Colour always sported by chanteuse - Piaf? (5) SEPIA
14 Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5) VICTORIA CROSS
18 Blue equatorial waters here (2,3,8) IN THE DOLDRUMS
20 Knock over raised object (5)
22 Poverty - end is seen after a struggle (9) NEEDINESS
24 Aunt Sally, for example, a legitimate target for ridicule? (4,4)
25 Pollute narrow pass (6)
26 Extracting pounds from sport (8)
27 Climb a trail (6) ASCENT

Down
1 Tending to stick together - unnaturally, he voices (8) COHESIVE
2 What a judge may do with number appearing for trial (3,2)
3 Aggressive young drunk shot a lot with Luger (5,4)
5 Cynical notes about highs (12)
6 Game failing to start in county town (5)
7 Father in French capital wants us raised together (4,5)
8 Approach place to get buttonhole (6)
11 Commend a fine novel turned into a film (2,4,3,3) ON MICE AND MEN
15 Greek character sheltered outside place with a monkey puzzle (5,4) CHILE PINE
16 Sundials? They’ve been around for years! (3-6)
17 Easiest (I suspect) in my opinion (2,1,3,2)
19 Ridiculous talk over a wife makes one laugh loudly (6)
21 Poke one with end of first finger, perhaps (5)
23 Pick of Renaissance literature (5) ELITE