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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Vegetable – gripe about how it’s stored within (5-3) SPLIT-PEA
6 Mean somehow to have the last word (4) AMEN
9 An extreme cover to begin escorting leader (6)
10 Drop of the French perfume (7) DESCENT
13 Hype let on about plastic material (9)POLYTHENE
14 I’d return, say, to ring soccer great Maradona (5) DIEGO
15 Resting place to doctor (4) TOMB
16 Canadian province for odd avocations (4,6) NOVA SCOTIA
19 Pen shaping fluid events (10) HAPPENINGS
21 Speak harshly against artist and police officer (4) RASP
24 Dog’s classy comeback in Roman tribal division (5) CURIA
25 She is one to free in the maternity room (9)DELIVERER
26 Is one cold when one watches it? (3,4) ICE SHOW
27 Gift for old money (6)
28 Bond leading to girls – lolling, unclad, eager (4)
29 Disheartened by troublesome deadends (8)SADDENED
Down
2 Something that needs solving by export, to begin with (7)
3 Stir up in tourist’s destination, say (6)
4 Go, Evita, for one spicy topping (9)
5 Son thrown out of jockey’s seat in fluster (5) ADDLE
7 Superlatively humble (7) MEEKEST
8 Kanha, Corbett or Ranthambore? (8,4) NATIONAL PARK
11 Lure French noble inside, understand? (6)SEDUCE
12 Inspecting suddenly, what beauty-conscious teenage girls do in front of the mirror? (4-8) SPOT CHECKING
17 Cornered, a gnu dealt in a different manner (9) ANGULATED
18 Has her presenting unoriginal work (6)
20 Standard location not fully set up for social climber (7)
22 Put in order a royal cook stove (7)ARRANGE
23 Trim five trapped by tangled steel (6)
25 Swallows all the clues in this set? (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Vegetable – gripe about how it’s stored within (5-3) SPLIT-PEA
6 Mean somehow to have the last word (4) AMEN
9 An extreme cover to begin escorting leader (6)
10 Drop of the French perfume (7) DESCENT
13 Hype let on about plastic material (9)POLYTHENE
14 I’d return, say, to ring soccer great Maradona (5) DIEGO
15 Resting place to doctor (4) TOMB
16 Canadian province for odd avocations (4,6) NOVA SCOTIA
19 Pen shaping fluid events (10) HAPPENINGS
21 Speak harshly against artist and police officer (4) RASP
24 Dog’s classy comeback in Roman tribal division (5) CURIA
25 She is one to free in the maternity room (9)DELIVERER
26 Is one cold when one watches it? (3,4) ICE SHOW
27 Gift for old money (6)TALENT
28 Bond leading to girls – lolling, unclad, eager (4)GLUE
29 Disheartened by troublesome deadends (8)SADDENED
Down
2 Something that needs solving by export, to begin with (7)PROBLEM
3 Stir up in tourist’s destination, say (6)INCITE
4 Go, Evita, for one spicy topping (9)PEPPERONI
5 Son thrown out of jockey’s seat in fluster (5) ADDLE
7 Superlatively humble (7) MEEKEST
8 Kanha, Corbett or Ranthambore? (8,4) NATIONAL PARK
11 Lure French noble inside, understand? (6)SEDUCE
12 Inspecting suddenly, what beauty-conscious teenage girls do in front of the mirror? (4-8) SPOT CHECKING
17 Cornered, a gnu dealt in a different manner (9) ANGULATED
18 Has her presenting unoriginal work (6)REHASH
20 Standard location not fully set up for social climber (7)PARVENU
22 Put in order a royal cook stove (7)ARRANGE
23 Trim five trapped by tangled steel (6)SVELTE
25 Swallows all the clues in this set? (5)DOWNS

Very good!

[CLUELESS]

Across

1Reeling, Leo named a fizzy drink (8) LEMONADE

5Spin caused by radical view embraced by single learner (6)

9Refuses to acknowledge one’s lost in following set of clues (7)

10Dry scholar, out of maze, is treated to drinks all round (7)

11Tree to support the girl leaning back with devotee (6,3)

12Told to study the poet (5)

13Told to study the woodwind piece (4) REED

14Oil favourite part with pump limitlessly (9)

17Film female’s charge for weed in kitchen equipment (6,3)

19“Roll on, __ deep and dark blue Ocean” (Byron) (4)

23Fragrant oil extracted back in the time left (5)

24Voiced disapproval as teacher after teacher left other ranks and fetched Edward (3-6)

25Brides gaga over a marine flyer (7)

26Do nothing to show it (7)

27Long-suffering sort, gentleman is creative at heart (6)

28Father’s father gets a lot of money to father (8)

Down

1Insect I’d badly treated going through road (8)

2Rub group over time (7) MASSAGE

3Beginner said to have been conversant with contest (6) NEWBIE

4Not biased in having resident’s diet altered (13) DISINTERESTED

6Like a magician producing sweet dish endlessly in crafty circumstances (8)

7Country vehicle takes a turn at University (7)

8Account book showing advantage in two sides (6)

10Sprinkles more frequently what increases sudsing power (5,8)

15Natural liking of fifty in a binding (8)

16Unfashionable maybe, but not at home, with a friend and daughter (8)

18Odisha’s top writer to broadcast outside (4-3)

20Impetuous one – could be H (7)

21Fast plane Uncle goes after is junk (6)

22Pillager with drink was persistent (4,2)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Reeling, Leo named a fizzy drink (8) LEMONADE
5 Spin caused by radical view embraced by single learner (6)
9 Refuses to acknowledge one’s lost in following set of clues (7)
10 Dry scholar, out of maze, is treated to drinks all round (7)
11 Tree to support the girl leaning back with devotee (6,3)
12 Told to study the poet (5)
13 Told to study the woodwind piece (4) REED
14 Oil favourite part with pump limitlessly (9)
17 Film female’s charge for weed in kitchen equipment (6,3)
19 “Roll on, __ deep and dark blue Ocean” (Byron) (4) THOU
23 Fragrant oil extracted back in the time left (5) ELEMI
24 Voiced disapproval as teacher after teacher left other ranks and fetched Edward (3-6)
25 Brides gaga over a marine flyer (7)
26 Do nothing to show it (7)
27 Long-suffering sort, gentleman is creative at heart (6)
28 Father’s father gets a lot of money to father (8)
Down
1 Insect I’d badly treated going through road (8) LADYBIRD
2 Rub group over time (7) MASSAGE
3 Beginner said to have been conversant with contest (6) NEWBIE
4 Not biased in having resident’s diet altered (13) DISINTERESTED
6 Like a magician producing sweet dish endlessly in crafty circumstances (8)
7 Country vehicle takes a turn at University (7) VANUATU
8 Account book showing advantage in two sides (6) LEDGER
10 Sprinkles more frequently what increases sudsing power (5,8)
15 Natural liking of fifty in a binding (8)
16 Unfashionable maybe, but not at home, with a friend and daughter (8)
18 Odisha’s top writer to broadcast outside (4-3)
20 Impetuous one – could be H (7)
21 Fast plane Uncle goes after is junk (6)
22 Pillager with drink was persistent (4,2)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Reeling, Leo named a fizzy drink (8) LEMONADE
5 Spin caused by radical view embraced by single learner (6) SWIVEL
9 Refuses to acknowledge one’s lost in following set of clues (7) DISOWNS
10 Dry scholar, out of maze, is treated to drinks all round (7) WIZENED
11 Tree to support the girl leaning back with devotee (6,3) BRAZIL NUT
12 Told to study the poet (5) READE
13 Told to study the woodwind piece (4) REED
14 Oil favourite part with pump limitlessly (9)
17 Film female’s charge for weed in kitchen equipment (6,3)
19 “Roll on, __ deep and dark blue Ocean” (Byron) (4) THOU
23 Fragrant oil extracted back in the time left (5) ELEMI
24 Voiced disapproval as teacher after teacher left other ranks and fetched Edward (3-6)
25 Brides gaga over a marine flyer (7)
26 Do nothing to show it (7)
27 Long-suffering sort, gentleman is creative at heart (6)
28 Father’s father gets a lot of money to father (8)
Down
1 Insect I’d badly treated going through road (8) LADYBIRD
2 Rub group over time (7) MASSAGE
3 Beginner said to have been conversant with contest (6) NEWBIE
4 Not biased in having resident’s diet altered (13) DISINTERESTED
6 Like a magician producing sweet dish endlessly in crafty circumstances (8)
7 Country vehicle takes a turn at University (7) VANUATU
8 Account book showing advantage in two sides (6) LEDGER
10 Sprinkles more frequently what increases sudsing power (5,8)
15 Natural liking of fifty in a binding (8)
16 Unfashionable maybe, but not at home, with a friend and daughter (8)
18 Odisha’s top writer to broadcast outside (4-3)
20 Impetuous one – could be H (7)
21 Fast plane Uncle goes after is junk (6)
22 Pillager with drink was persistent (4,2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Reeling, Leo named a fizzy drink (8) LEMONADE
5 Spin caused by radical view embraced by single learner (6) SWIVEL
9 Refuses to acknowledge one’s lost in following set of clues (7) DISOWNS
10 Dry scholar, out of maze, is treated to drinks all round (7) WIZENED
11 Tree to support the girl leaning back with devotee (6,3) BRAZIL NUT
12 Told to study the poet (5) READE
13 Told to study the woodwind piece (4) REED
14 Oil favourite part with pump limitlessly (9)PETROLEUM
17 Film female’s charge for weed in kitchen equipment (6,3)
19 “Roll on, __ deep and dark blue Ocean” (Byron) (4) THOU
23 Fragrant oil extracted back in the time left (5) ELEMI
24 Voiced disapproval as teacher after teacher left other ranks and fetched Edward (3-6)
25 Brides gaga over a marine flyer (7)
26 Do nothing to show it (7)
27 Long-suffering sort, gentleman is creative at heart (6)
28 Father’s father gets a lot of money to father (8)
Down
1 Insect I’d badly treated going through road (8) LADYBIRD
2 Rub group over time (7) MASSAGE
3 Beginner said to have been conversant with contest (6) NEWBIE
4 Not biased in having resident’s diet altered (13) DISINTERESTED
6 Like a magician producing sweet dish endlessly in crafty circumstances (8)WIZARDLY
7 Country vehicle takes a turn at University (7) VANUATU
8 Account book showing advantage in two sides (6) LEDGER
10 Sprinkles more frequently what increases sudsing power (5,8)
15 Natural liking of fifty in a binding (8)
16 Unfashionable maybe, but not at home, with a friend and daughter (8)
18 Odisha’s top writer to broadcast outside (4-3)OPEN-AIR
20 Impetuous one – could be H (7)HOTHEAD
21 Fast plane Uncle goes after is junk (6)JETSAM
22 Pillager with drink was persistent (4,2)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Reeling, Leo named a fizzy drink (8) LEMONADE
5 Spin caused by radical view embraced by single learner (6) SWIVEL
9 Refuses to acknowledge one’s lost in following set of clues (7) DISOWNS
10 Dry scholar, out of maze, is treated to drinks all round (7) WIZENED
11 Tree to support the girl leaning back with devotee (6,3) BRAZIL NUT
12 Told to study the poet (5) READE
13 Told to study the woodwind piece (4) REED
14 Oil favourite part with pump limitlessly (9)PETROLEUM
17 Film female’s charge for weed in kitchen equipment (6,3)COFFEE POT
19 “Roll on, __ deep and dark blue Ocean” (Byron) (4) THOU
23 Fragrant oil extracted back in the time left (5) ELEMI
24 Voiced disapproval as teacher after teacher left other ranks and fetched Edward (3-6)TUT-TUTTED
25 Brides gaga over a marine flyer (7)SEABIRD
26 Do nothing to show it (7)NEGLECT
27 Long-suffering sort, gentleman is creative at heart (6)MARTYR
28 Father’s father gets a lot of money to father (8)GRANDDAD
Down
1 Insect I’d badly treated going through road (8) LADYBIRD
2 Rub group over time (7) MASSAGE
3 Beginner said to have been conversant with contest (6) NEWBIE
4 Not biased in having resident’s diet altered (13) DISINTERESTED
6 Like a magician producing sweet dish endlessly in crafty circumstances (8)WIZARDLY
7 Country vehicle takes a turn at University (7) VANUATU
8 Account book showing advantage in two sides (6) LEDGER
10 Sprinkles more frequently what increases sudsing power (5,8)WATER SOFTENER
15 Natural liking of fifty in a binding (8)AFFINITY
16 Unfashionable maybe, but not at home, with a friend and daughter (8)OUTDATED
18 Odisha’s top writer to broadcast outside (4-3)OPEN-AIR
20 Impetuous one – could be H (7)HOTHEAD
21 Fast plane Uncle goes after is junk (6)JETSAM
22 Pillager with drink was persistent (4,2)HUNG IN

Very good!

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Sunny rooms where also air is circulating (7)
5 Has gone round in state excursion (6)
9 Is conversant reportedly with son’s features (5)
10 Relax! Mumbai’s leading academic, having paid out fine, is abroad (6,3)
11 Tracked poles leaving with backing (7)
12 Communication pioneer who was never wired (7) MARCONI
13 Ancient idol, broken, found at far end of cave (5)
14 it would contain characters of this kind only (5,4)
16 One is usually retired when wearing this (9) NIGHTGOWN
19 Congress’ head gets member to go up (5)
21 Speak very softly with that man’s agent leaning back (7) WHISPER
23 He grabs American’s purer variety (7)
24 About the fellows, one of debtors is improving (2,3,4)
25 Took the plunge with a guy (5)
26 Leader of Tamils out of practice but dependable (6)
27 Continues travelling, like Don Quixote perhaps (5,2)
Down
1 Goes down as never before as an enterprising archaeologist might (5,2,1,3,3)
2 Caught girl and journalist carrying nothing (7)
3 Certain soldier’s book (7)
4 Rama’s unusual fuss about sick animal (9) ARMADILLO
5 Lame’s fixed in town (5)
6 More certain about company, he cleans vigorously (7)
7 Sherry for lover? (7)
8 Agree on terms in a discount store? (6,1,7)
15 Folded and became submerged (4,5)
17 Girl’s young family to look bright (7) GLITTER
18 With nothing above the waist – having no revolutionary toy (7)
19 Very pleased, hit took in hero’s head (7)
20 Sticks with naughty children consuming drink (7)
22 Never satisfied abandoned girl, tall and thin (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Sunny rooms where also air is circulating (7)
5 Has gone round in state excursion (6)
9 Is conversant reportedly with son’s features (5)
10 Relax! Mumbai’s leading academic, having paid out fine, is abroad (6,3)
11 Tracked poles leaving with backing (7)
12 Communication pioneer who was never wired (7) MARCONI
13 Ancient idol, broken, found at far end of cave (5)
14 it would contain characters of this kind only (5,4)
16 One is usually retired when wearing this (9) NIGHTGOWN
19 Congress’ head gets member to go up (5)
21 Speak very softly with that man’s agent leaning back (7) WHISPER
23 He grabs American’s purer variety (7)
24 About the fellows, one of debtors is improving (2,3,4)
25 Took the plunge with a guy (5)
26 Leader of Tamils out of practice but dependable (6)
27 Continues travelling, like Don Quixote perhaps (5,2)
Down
1 Goes down as never before as an enterprising archaeologist might (5,2,1,3,3) SINKS TO A NEW LOW
2 Caught girl and journalist carrying nothing (7) LASSOED
3 Certain soldier’s book (7) RESERVE
4 Rama’s unusual fuss about sick animal (9) ARMADILLO
5 Lame’s fixed in town (5) SALEM
6 More certain about company, he cleans vigorously (7) SCOURER
7 Sherry for lover? (7)
8 Agree on terms in a discount store? (6,1,7)
15 Folded and became submerged (4,5)
17 Girl’s young family to look bright (7) GLITTER
18 With nothing above the waist – having no revolutionary toy (7)
19 Very pleased, hit took in hero’s head (7)
20 Sticks with naughty children consuming drink (7)
22 Never satisfied abandoned girl, tall and thin (5)

[CLUELESS]

Across
1 Sunny rooms where also air is circulating (7) SOLARIA
5 Has gone round in state excursion (6)
9 Is conversant reportedly with son’s features (5) NOSES
10 Relax! Mumbai’s leading academic, having paid out fine, is abroad (6,3)
11 Tracked poles leaving with backing (7)
12 Communication pioneer who was never wired (7) MARCONI
13 Ancient idol, broken, found at far end of cave (5)
14 it would contain characters of this kind only (5,4) LOWER CASE
16 One is usually retired when wearing this (9) NIGHTGOWN
19 Congress’ head gets member to go up (5) CLIMB
21 Speak very softly with that man’s agent leaning back (7) WHISPER
23 He grabs American’s purer variety (7) USURER
24 About the fellows, one of debtors is improving (2,3,4)
25 Took the plunge with a guy (5)
26 Leader of Tamils out of practice but dependable (6)
27 Continues travelling, like Don Quixote perhaps (5,2)
Down
1 Goes down as never before as an enterprising archaeologist might (5,2,1,3,3) SINKS TO A NEW LOW
2 Caught girl and journalist carrying nothing (7) LASSOED
3 Certain soldier’s book (7) RESERVE
4 Rama’s unusual fuss about sick animal (9) ARMADILLO
5 Lame’s fixed in town (5) SALEM
6 More certain about company, he cleans vigorously (7) SCOURER
7 Sherry for lover? (7)
8 Agree on terms in a discount store? (6,1,7)
15 Folded and became submerged (4,5)
17 Girl’s young family to look bright (7) GLITTER
18 With nothing above the waist – having no revolutionary toy (7)
19 Very pleased, hit took in hero’s head (7)
20 Sticks with naughty children consuming drink (7)
22 Never satisfied abandoned girl, tall and thin (5)