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

[Russellbew]

Welcome AVM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 New city built without engineer — a notable distinction (6)NICETY
8 Gets expert remedies (8) PROCURES
9 Large scale sacrifice at home involved eating cold cabbage essentially (8) HECATOMB
10 Message sent from vehicle provided guidance (6)CABLED
11 Not quite stupid to allow parking in shed (5) SPILL
12 Nothing at all around site prepared for carnival (6) FIESTA
14 Kill, skin and reportedly mount — Spooner says, avoid being seen (4,4,3,4) PLAY HIDE AND SEEK
17 Drink for every meal (6) SUPPER
18 Exorcising daughter from demons' curses (5)EVILS
22 Be independent owning stretch of land (6) BRUNEI
23 Cross given to be carried by Jesus leading to protests (8)BRUNEI
24 Opposes matters without hesitation (8) COUNTERS
25 King watching and providing inputs (6) KEYING

Down
1 Explosive fruit? (9) PINEAPPLE
2 Tell a story about dog (6) RETAIL
3 Easy, no doubt, to hold a clerical meeting (5) SYNOD
4 Mass event to sacrifice one old snake (8)MOCCASIN
5 Take responsibility to prevent programming errors becoming nightmares (8)BUGBEARS
6 Petition by alien father (5) BEGET
8 Sublime piece revolving around new dangers to society (6,7) PUBLIC ENEMIES
13 Communication device in secure room attached to blower (4,5) CELL PHONE
15 Long Beach coming inside ocean? Could be either way (3,3,2) YES AND NO
16 Rogue broadcast is defective (8) IMPAIRED
19 Nowadays I avoid entertaining upwardly social group (6) VAISYA
20 Burn barn and castle (5)BROOK
21 Recall very fine ties, extremely expensive (5)EVOKE

Fantastic! Welcome Ajeesh!

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8)
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6)
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6)
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8)
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8)
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8)
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5)
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7173409.ece

[CLUELESS]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6) IMPALE
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8)
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6)
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6) SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8)
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8)
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8)
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9) GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8) TACTLESS
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6) RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5)
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

[Russelldgt]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8)
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6)
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8)
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8)
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8)
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE RAPIER<-(T)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8) TEETOTAL
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6) EYEFUL
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8) DIARISTS
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT {PRO}{XY}
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8) FENESTRA
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8) THANK GOODNESS
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS {TICK}{L}{1}SH}
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE RAPIER<-(T)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8) TEETOTAL
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6) EYEFUL
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)SLAYS
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8) DIARISTS
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)FROSTY

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT {PRO}{XY}
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8) FENESTRA
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)SOMEWHAT
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8) THANK GOODNESS
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)ORDINARY
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS {TICK}{L}{1}SH}
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)ROOFS

[Russellbew]

Hi Ma'am ,
Only one left for the late comer

[pavalamani pragasam]

LV, I am actually glad for your predicament! From tomorrow the quota shall be 4 answers per person! Let the good times continue!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Thrusting weapon through before I parry in retreat (6)IMPALE RAPIER<-(T)
8 Complete boarding English and French on the wagon (8) TEETOTAL
9 High pay has winning team providing a breathless experience? (8)ASPHYXIA
10 Regard female, oddly ugly, as a pretty sight (6) EYEFUL
11 Butchers place sliced steaks at the edges (5)SLAYS
12 Outline of small boat (6)SKETCH
14 University caught in dubious set-up, a top tutor forced to retire (3,3,2,7) PUT OUT TO PASTURE
17 Returning 3 diamonds, East in fix (6) DECIDE
18 John, a climber, chases publicity (5) PRIVY
22 Sensual, fair, one very outgoing (6) CARNAL
23 Outrage over rule breaking into strife (8) ENORMITY
24 They keep records correct it's said when there's room for a margin of error (8) DIARISTS
25 Discouraging liquid for pen (6)FROSTY

Down
1 Mother keeps gold only in vault (9)MAUSOLEUM
2 Very tall sides of lobby (6)HIGHLY
3 Substitute for male sexual identity (5)AGENT {PRO}{XY}
4 Retreat in fear, breaking window (8) FENESTRA
5 A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8)SOMEWHAT
6 Greek character entering pistol range (5)GAMUT
8 Gets nooks and awkward corners warmth at last — what a relief! (5,8) THANK GOODNESS
13 Be drawn randomly via target (9)GRAVITATE
15 Common soldiers joining racket, millions dismissed from army (8)ORDINARY
16 Awkward moment left one silent (8)*TACTLESS {TICK}{L}{1}SH}
19 Strictly supervise staff without arm-twisting (6)*RAMROD
20 Mad sailor breaks free (5) RABID
21 Females stitching jumpers in shelters (5)ROOFS

Absolutely fantabulous!