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

[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4)
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6)
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8)
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6)
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4)
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3)
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8)
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6)
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3)
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8)
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6)
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3)
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)ELBOW
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)IN THE KITTY
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)LOSS
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)ACUMEN
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8)
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)ESTATE
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6)
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3) SPOTTED DOG
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)ELBOW
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)COPIED
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)IN THE KITTY
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)LOSS
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)ACUMEN
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8) BOOTLACE
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)ESTATE
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)SNUB NOSE

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6) THRUST
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)
4 Framed organisation (5)
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Cassette set out legal precedent (4,4) TEST CASE
5 Saint's longing for work with needles (6) STITCH
9 Thinks well of expression of friendship (8) RESPECTS
10 Art destroyed by backward university causes emotional shock (6) TRAUMA
12 Catches a glimpse both ways (4) SEES
13 Saw animal, a Dalmatian (7,3) SPOTTED DOG
15 Deceitful snake, insecure, seeks end of matrimony (6)SNEAK*Y
17 That woman has degree from an old kingdom (5) SHE BA
20 Joint exercise begins with blow-up (5)ELBOW
21 Knocked off policeman — that is deadly to begin with (6)COPIED
24 Where to put money — the tiny kit, perhaps (2,3,5)IN THE KITTY
27 Look at the ship's negative balance (4)LOSS
29 Keen judgment of a copper on soldiers (6)ACUMEN
30 Cool, beta's distributed honey fungus (8) BOOTLACE
31 Extremely nice condition of posh property (6)ESTATE
32 Ignore? Reportedly is aware it's pug (4,4)SNUB NOSE

Down
1 Main point of military attack (6) THRUST
2 Network cosy, not firm, at branch (6)SYSTEM
3 Principal loses one course preparer (4)CHEF
4 Framed organisation (5)SETUP
6 Enraged stree is curt (5)TERSE*
7 Almost correct, new copper was in the front and rolled along (8)TRUNDLED
8 Chief's terrible rage for helmets and the like (8)HEADGEAR
11 Be in the loft and remain awake for long (4,2)STAY UP
14 Chew on promoting network with girl (4)GNAW
16 A critic I left confused and cold (6) ARCTIC*
17 By the way, two directions for meat-and-potatoes dish (4)STEW
18 Snack spot's choice food is tender (8)DELICATE
19 Block old boy on street with curt treatment (8)OBSTRUCT
22 A motto is to pulp fruit (6)TOMATO
23 German city accepts principally esoteric ascetic (6)ESSENE
25 Woman on new town's major happening (5)EVENT
26 Rose has it — beginning to trumpet (5) T HORN
28 Awkward try by upcoming cricketers (4)STAB

Very good!

[Joshuaceada]

Gridman

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9)
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5)
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5)
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7)
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7)
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4)

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

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[Russellfhc]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9)
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5)
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7)
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7)
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4)

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9) SATISFIED
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5) ADIEU
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7) POLLUTE
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7) SAUSAGE
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)TSUNAMI
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9) SATISFIED
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5) ADIEU
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7) POLLUTE
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7) SAUSAGE
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)INURE
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)STIRRUP
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)SKIT
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)ILLNESS
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Black and white Greek character with a run out, to scour badly (11)
9 French friend horribly nuts in front of a main disturbance (7)TSUNAMI
10 Fish possessed at harbour (7)HADDOCK
11 A chief's in first place (5)
12 Tear around lender's demand for what is due to him (9)
13 Staff hitting one small road after another (5)
15 Doctor on First Street a scientist (9)
18 Content test is treated with contempt (9) SATISFIED
21 Regal rejected a tavern choice (5) LAGER<-
22 Two cricket fielders under the microscope? (5,4)COVER SLIP
24 Farewell to publicity clip that is uppity at start (5) ADIEU
26 Make bad cutback with instrument (7) POLLUTE
27 When back, custom is to have meat product (7) SAUSAGE
28 Spread rumours, resulting in a dust-up? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT

Down
1 Tom is passing over SHAR's fresh purge (9)CAT HARS* IS
2 Condition to take cover without a bit of security (5)INURE
3 Forward, perhaps, on speech (9)READDRESS
4 Under disturbance, half-a-rupee laid out for foothold of a sort (7)STIRRUP
5 One from France, by chance, in vacant Pondy, is sad (7)UNHAPPY
6 In a strange manner, bod idly missed primaries (5)OD DLY
7 Great tie — wrong knit (8)TOWERING*
8 Mini-play in second gear (4)SKIT
14 Man goes after fourth part of play with genuine effort (8)
16 Disagreeable disposition caused by 19? (3,6)
17 Raging, old city animal cut short in circus setting (9)TURBULENT
19 Complaint? I will take Sen's exposition (7)ILLNESS
20 Be seated below silly dope's place (7)
22 That's the wear for work in church (4)C{OP}E
23 Drinks in golf session (5)
25 I, artist, to question one Baghdad native (5)IRAQI