THC-crossword thread-7; 5 answers PP till 4 pm IST

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6)
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8)
10 Passes above carts (9)
11 Just the French girl (5)
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9)
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6) FLOWER
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8) ADJACENT
10 Passes above carts (9) OVERHAULS
11 Just the French girl (5)LEGAL
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9) PRETENDER
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)
26 Look to snare user credential (5)
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)
3 Queen holds the element (5)
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Best fellow to drop (6) FLOWER
4 Sailor almost enters a small hollow nearby (8) ADJACENT
10 Passes above carts (9) OVERHAULS
11 Just the French girl (5)LEGAL
12 Pest to annoy Rex (5)BORER
13 Landing spot's defective (9) TOUCHDOWN
14 Wax verbally without doubt for the most part (7)LACQUER
16 Throw a vessel (4) BOWL
19 Nearly frighten Mark (4) SCAR[-e]
21 Collapsed arcade housed unknown cr?che (7) DA(Y)CARE*
24 Before youthful claimant (9) PRETENDER
25 Captain takes Monday's stint (5)SKIMP
26 Look to snare user credential (5)LOGIN
27 Residents return officer's trophy to soldiers (9) (OC<=)(CUP)(ANTS)
28 Reportedly tear placed across another one is more fashionable (8)TRENDIER
29 Physicians stop harmful exercises (6)DRILLS

DOWN
1 Dance after end of game (8) FOOTBALL
2 A dog's unable to cope with more than an idea at a time (3-5)ONE-TRACK
3 Queen holds the element (5)ETHER
5 Upset, I'd burst out (7) DISTURB*
6 Completely criminal and awfully wealthy (3,3,3)ALL THE WAY
7 Urge to punch poultry container (3,3) (EGG)(BOX)
8 Knack of putting beer into explosive (6)TALENT
9 Better boatman (6)PUNTER
15 Dirty relative also has a hint of eczema (9)UNCLEANED
17 Not applicable for number in theoretical subject (8)NATIONAL
18 Came across climbing insects in storms (8)TEMPESTS
20 Forbidden area in communist territory? (3,4)RED ZONE
21 Credit becomes straightforward (6)DIRECT
22 Pineapple Technology's computer program (6)APPLET
23 Circle of nearly three miles (6) LEAGUE
25 Excellent meal on spending a penny (5) SUPER

Very good! Themed. Pangram.

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6)
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5)
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9)
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5)
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13)
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)


http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle8202851.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6) SWITCH
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5) BUN
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5) GUARDIAN ANGEL
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13) UNCONDITIONAL
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Keep track of idiot in upland area (7)
5 Enchantress after small change (6) SWITCH
10 Wayward inspector, very corrupt, securing end (11)
11 Central point about hairstyle (3)BUN
12 Sheep confined by iron structure (5)
13 Pair united in support, endlessly diligent (9) ASSIDUOUS
14 Financial backer behind newspaper showing protective spirit (8,5) GUARDIAN ANGEL
18 Absolute icon, in and out, changed and left (13) UNCONDITIONAL
20 Game in social event involving crowd with energy (9)
22 Liking sample (5)TASTE
23 Drink part of the last round (3)
24 Detest union, badly biased (11) TENDENTIOUS
25 Modest protest beginning in earnest (6) DEMURE
26 Rush about, being one responsible for operation (7) SURGEON


DOWN
1 Fielder upset about finish (3-3) MID-OFF
2 Losing cat, sadly hankering for the past (9) NOSTALGIC
3 Firm wanting leader present for discussion (5)
4 Poet’s judgement, carrying depth above measure, on sleep (7,7)
6 Comedian, hot and strained, retiring (9)
7 Extremely engaging sailor restricted by custom (5)TABOO
8 Truly pious, embracing retreat (8)HONESTLY
9 Playing versus Spain, see convincing quality (14)
15 Writer of comments from Wigan, not a Tory (9)
16 Odd angles, lot in crystalline mass (9)GALLSTONE
17 Republican in vicious coup bad for cabinet?(8)
19 Time? It’s a vast expanse, child (6)SEASON
21 Brightness in valley mostly before noon (5)
22 Instructor in middle of ritual on hill (5)

[Joshuaceada]

Aspartame

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9)
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

GRID

[deepakgita]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7) SHYNESS
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7) OCTOBER
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7) UTILISE
19 Stab a bond actor (6) PIERCE
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7)
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6)
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7)

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 See 14 Ac.
8 Stare at Lego construction (4)
9 Nip a cooking appliance? (7,3)
10 Steal extremely elegant, embellished decorative item (6)
11 Best case scenario: I get tea and idly curry (8)
12 Connection between one plane and another? (3,6)
14, 1 Became wealthy from a masterful loan? (4,1,5,7) MADE A SMALL FORTUNE (a small fortune)* - masterful loan
15 He will head out to procure sulphur for trade (4)
16 Metal is tough, almost like titanium after it’s made partially hollow (9)
20 Composer, instrumentalist — one about to get caught (8)
21 Vehicle carrying policeman toppled over? That’s terrible! (6) {TRA(GI)C} <=
23 E-Explosive? (6,4)
24 Flyer in Iraqi bistro (4)
25 Government organisation’s doctor receives crest (6,7) SECRET SERVICE*

Down
1 A fellow Asian president has this nationality (7) (A)(F)(GHANI)
2 Searches for bearings (5)
3 Stories about the Spanish high inquisitor found in German Rhine (7)
4 Dentist clinics are arranging frames on long posts (7,8)
5 One hired to manage editorial fronts is devastated (6)
6 Cowardly aunt fights with first nephew harbouring bitterness (9)
7 Communication record of waterlocked land broken by onset of tsunami (7)
13 Stroking Bill’s cat, one goes crazy (9) BALLISTIC*
15 Son’s aloofness is said to result in lack of confidence (7)
17 Halloween time — 33% discount on tax to be gained (7)
18 Employ beginners to upgrade terminals in large institutions supporting engineers (7)
19 Stab a bond actor (6)
22 Mali bishop found an excuse (5)