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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Recalled interior of cast iron strongbox (4) SAFE
3 They’ll raise the issue at breakfast, perhaps (10) HIGHCHAIRS
10 A bracket holding right light source (3,4) ARC LAMP
11 Madman in a cult, deranged (7) LUNATIC
12 Act firmly to gain momentum (3,4,4,4) PUT ONES FOOT DOWN
13 Cleanser put off squire (9)
15 Former PM, last in Office, by study (4)
17 Cliff’s Academy Award: no disc involved (4)
18 Church altar desecrated by an impostor (9)CHARLATAN
21 US artist capturing original outpost, depicted as part of a political campaign? (7-4,4)
23 Most conceited adult wearing singlet outside (7)
24 Spotted entertaining male, bachelor, in unlicensed joint (7)
25 Helps left, concludes a deal (5,1,4)
26 Fish in jar with no lid (4)

Down
1 Impressed by eastern flight (8)
2 Newspaper carrying excellent feature (5)FACET
4 One motorway, outdated, brings you to a standstill (7)IMPASSE
5 Last offer (4,3)
6 Chasseur admitting odd tips help to locate game (4,3,7)
7 Turn inwards in car during Manx race (9)
8 Back runner-up? (6)SECOND
9 Film studio unsettled Warren Beatty initially, then Rex et al? (6,8)
14 Course artist announced for planner (9)
16 Way in for transport (8)
18 Teach incorrectly about male cat (7)CHEETAH
19 Smith supporter losing capital? (7)
20 Spin altered views before ending of poll (6)
22 Part of home game, last in series (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Recalled interior of cast iron strongbox (4) SAFE
3 They’ll raise the issue at breakfast, perhaps (10) HIGHCHAIRS
10 A bracket holding right light source (3,4) ARC LAMP
11 Madman in a cult, deranged (7) LUNATIC
12 Act firmly to gain momentum (3,4,4,4) PUT ONES FOOT DOWN
13 Cleanser put off squire (9)
15 Former PM, last in Office, by study (4)
17 Cliff’s Academy Award: no disc involved (4)
18 Church altar desecrated by an impostor (9)CHARLATAN
21 US artist capturing original outpost, depicted as part of a political campaign? (7-4,4)
23 Most conceited adult wearing singlet outside (7)
24 Spotted entertaining male, bachelor, in unlicensed joint (7)
25 Helps left, concludes a deal (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
26 Fish in jar with no lid (4)

Down
1 Impressed by eastern flight (8) STAMPEDE
2 Newspaper carrying excellent feature (5)FACET
4 One motorway, outdated, brings you to a standstill (7)IMPASSE
5 Last offer (4,3)
6 Chasseur admitting odd tips help to locate game (4,3,7)
7 Turn inwards in car during Manx race (9)
8 Back runner-up? (6)SECOND
9 Film studio unsettled Warren Beatty initially, then Rex et al? (6,8) WARNER BROTHERS
14 Course artist announced for planner (9)
16 Way in for transport (8)
18 Teach incorrectly about male cat (7)CHEETAH
19 Smith supporter losing capital? (7)
20 Spin altered views before ending of poll (6) SWIVEL
22 Part of home game, last in series (5) OMEGA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Recalled interior of cast iron strongbox (4) SAFE
3 They’ll raise the issue at breakfast, perhaps (10) HIGHCHAIRS
10 A bracket holding right light source (3,4) ARC LAMP
11 Madman in a cult, deranged (7) LUNATIC
12 Act firmly to gain momentum (3,4,4,4) PUT ONES FOOT DOWN
13 Cleanser put off squire (9)DETERGENT
15 Former PM, last in Office, by study (4)EDEN
17 Cliff’s Academy Award: no disc involved (4)SCAR
18 Church altar desecrated by an impostor (9)CHARLATAN
21 US artist capturing original outpost, depicted as part of a political campaign? (7-4,4)WHISTLE-STOP TOUR
23 Most conceited adult wearing singlet outside (7)VAINEST
24 Spotted entertaining male, bachelor, in unlicensed joint (7)SHEBEEN
25 Helps left, concludes a deal (5,1,4) LENDS A HAND
26 Fish in jar with no lid (4)HAKE

Down
1 Impressed by eastern flight (8) STAMPEDE
2 Newspaper carrying excellent feature (5)FACET
4 One motorway, outdated, brings you to a standstill (7)IMPASSE
5 Last offer (4,3)HOLD OUT
6 Chasseur admitting odd tips help to locate game (4,3,7)HUNT THE SLIPPER
7 Turn inwards in car during Manx race (9)INTROVERT
8 Back runner-up? (6)SECOND
9 Film studio unsettled Warren Beatty initially, then Rex et al? (6,8) WARNER BROTHERS
14 Course artist announced for planner (9)TACTICIAN
16 Way in for transport (8)ENTRANCE
18 Teach incorrectly about male cat (7)CHEETAH
19 Smith supporter losing capital? (7)ARTISAN
20 Spin altered views before ending of poll (6) SWIVEL
22 Part of home game, last in series (5) OMEGA

Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4)
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7)
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7)
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7)
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5)
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7)
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7)
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7)
9 They write well in alliteration (8)
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)
18 It's worn one time (7)
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5)

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Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7)
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7)
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7)
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8)
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)
18 It's worn one time (7)
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7) MINIBUS
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7) FINESSE
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7) ASTATIC
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8) LITERATI
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)
18 It's worn one time (7)
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5) GUARD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG(correction NONSLIP)
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)SEEMING
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)TA-TA
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)AFFORDABLE

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7) MINIBUS
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7) FINESSE
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7) ASTATIC
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8) LITERATI
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)
17 Readymade shake (7)INSTANT
18 It's worn one time (7)SINGLET
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)
22 Delay and start the point again (7)
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5) GUARD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 End of summer. Day spent with family making a film (2,4,4) MY FAIR LADY
6 Country, without its leader, in trouble (4) PAIN
10 Field position outside the cordon? (7) LONGLEG(correction NONSLIP)
11 A guest is off to welcome one high flier (7) AVIATOR
12 Persistent son, edgy, starting to get consumed by gambling (9) BESETTING
13 New and old artworks (5) EXTRA
14 Dating men content with outward appearance (7)SEEMING
16 Large farm occupied the empty portion (7) TRANCHE
17 Pains of arthritis suppressed to some extent (7)INSOFAR
20 Delivery in cricket, say, pops oddly in (7)FLIPPER
23 Peninsula of South India without a bit of doubt, incredible (5)SINAI
24 Shocking example regarding religious leader absconding (9)EGREGIOUS
26 A roll prepared and say, eaten quickly (7)ALLEGRO
27 Friend feeling inadequate about being a layman (7)AMATEUR
28 Farewell time, Australia beat India to end it all (2-2)TA-TA
29 A myth surrounding American carmaker or what their cars were (10)AFFORDABLE

Down
1 1 billion without shelter or means of transport (7) MINIBUS
2 Female, independent, back in German city (7) FINESSE
3 It's all over the place protecting the French island (5) ISLET
4 Running out of drinks during midnight (7)LAPSING
5 Doctor, first off, grabbed a drink (7) DRAUGHT
7 Answer is not available in this piece of information, not stable (7) ASTATIC
8 Drove over to evaluate and report (7) NARRATE
9 They write well in alliteration (8) LITERATI
15 Break in with a gang armed with iron (8)INFRINGE
17 Readymade shake (7)INSTANT
18 It's worn one time (7)SINGLET
19 Turn, look around and say something quickly (4,3)REEL OFF
20 Artists in a North Dakota city, a mixed bag (7)FARRAGO
21 Saw the lead pirate getting caught (7)PROVERB
22 Delay and start the point again (7)RESERVE
25 University in Georgia, extremely revered and secure (5) GUARD

A toughie!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6)
4 Grape from Oman city (6)
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4)
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4)
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4)
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5)
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8)
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6)
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10)
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6)
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3)

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7)
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5)
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7)
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7)
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9)
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7)
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7)
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6)
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5)

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[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 End of European country after slaying of third king (6)
4 Grape from Oman city (6)
9 Laugh at hollow morsel (4)
10 In a riot, lethal anger is very popular (3,3,4)
11 Be, at first, rather cunning about minerals (6)
12 Criticizes head cop for warrants (8)
13 Hide holy man’s remains outside (5,4)
15 Rent land initially effortlessly (5)LEASE
16 Pungent camel initially in dry surroundings (5)
18 Publicize, notify about every other secret (9)ADVERTISE
22 Head, leg pain to weaken (8)
23 I lead confused souls primarily with morals (6)
25 Dad captures heartless opossum, alien with instrument (10)
26 In Bethlehem, Macbeth conceals novel (4)EMMA
27 Potatoes in shreds after blight finally is gone (6)
28 Chinese gambling game in Parliament? (3,3)

Down
1 First off, write off damage penalty (7)
2 Girl can get confused in American city (5)
3 Wanders, heads east at Welsh city (7)
5 Let go of secret after the German escapes (6)
6 Obese policeman swallows rabbit head? Acceptable during fasting period (9)CORPULENT
7 Pullers lose source of leverage, struggle badly (7)
8 Divided into mutually distinct categories like a chess board (5-3-5)BLACK-AND-WHITE
14 Catapult somehow hits long targets finally (9)
17 Noisy petitioner loses source of income (7)
19 Broke retailer loses source of livelihood in African nation (7)
20 King unaccompanied by hermit for the most part (7)
21 Soldier in the company of the queen (6)
24 Not odd to initially have affair (5)