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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6)
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)THOREAU
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)NASCENT
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9)
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)ELECTRODE
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)SKI MASK
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)IMAGING
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6)
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6)
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5)
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8) APPEASED
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8) COMEDIAN
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6) SCRIPS
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6) HEDGED
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5) TEASE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6) ASHORE
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)THOREAU
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)NASCENT
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9) AMERICANA
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)ELECTRODE
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)SKI MASK
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)IMAGING
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6) DENVER
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6) OTTAWA
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5) SUSHI
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8) APPEASED
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8) COMEDIAN
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6) SCRIPS
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6) HEDGED
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5) TEASE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Against work, sitting pretty (8) (OP)(POSING)
5 Land remains a valuable commodity (6) ASHORE
10 Our heart breaks taken right out of his writing (7)THOREAU
11 Beginning to remove clot from damaged contact lens... (7)NASCENT
12 ... and in Paris saying “return or refuse” (5) (WAS)(TE) <=
13 National artefacts in a camera shot (9) AMERICANA
14 By chance, change some cops and others get named (12)COINCIDENTAL
18 Mother will speak “ this place is under control” (12)PROTECTORATE
21 Operatic heroine's unfinished song creates a spark (9)ELECTRODE
23 Dirty article taken off the fence, perhaps (5)UNCLE
24 Remove scum and demand protection (3,4)SKI MASK
25 Forming pictures and thinking- but not at home (7)IMAGING
26 Democrat never swapped top spots in state capital (6) DENVER
27 Metal top removed, needs red cross (8)INCENSED

Down
1 American power- only for raising capital (6) OTTAWA
2 French author's head strong- but gives way to daughter (6)PROUST
3 Way the girl will work on one handling the cargo (9) (ST)(EVE)(DO)(RE)
4 Are tunnels made to hide what's done to computer architecture? (6,8) NEURAL NET(WORK)S*
6 Food we found in short supply (5) SUSHI
7 Hams finished with part of bible (8)OVERACTS
8 What it takes to cross river? Guts (8)ENTRAILS
9 Far from the coast, plan your home decor (8,6) (INTERIOR) (DESIGN)
15 Train essentially went by travel time (9)ENTOURAGE
16 Switched second grade for school- seemed satisfied (8) APPEASED
17 Entertainer against muzzling the press (8) COMEDIAN
19 Regular mode of investing- receives credit on Siemens shares (6) SCRIPS
20 Henry's tense, head of department took no chances (6) HEDGED
22 Kid will let change in leadership happen (5) TEASE

Very good!

[deepakgita]

Arden

Across
1 Use them shortly by ruse (6)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3)
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12)
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7)
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6)
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8)
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5)
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8)
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8)
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4)
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8)
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7)
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4)
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6)
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

GRID

[Russellrvw]

Across
1 Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12)
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7)
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6)
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8)
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5)
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8)
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8)
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8)
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4)
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6)
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8)
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8)
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8)
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4)
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6)
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)
19 Stop because it's tender (6)
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)BRAWLING
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)STARVE
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6)
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8)
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6)
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6)
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8)
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)BEVERAGE
19 Stop because it's tender (6)FORBID
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)CESS

[Russellbew]

Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)BRAWLING
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)STARVE
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6) REGINA
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8) DEARNESS
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6) INBORN
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6) GARNET
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8) CANADIAN
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)BEVERAGE
19 Stop because it's tender (6)FORBID
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)CESS

[pavalamani pragasam]

1 Use them shortly by ruse (6) ('EM)(PLOY)
4 Fighting tool buried inland (8)BRAWLING
9 Bend over empty chair, with a cry of pain (6) (CR)(OUCH)
10 Girl writing about boy in Michigan (3,5)ANN ARBOR
12 Pretentious boy got high before I had returned (3-2-3) {LA(H) D}{I} {DAH<=}
13 Look to grab victory fast (6)STARVE
15 Shortly take over works housing sick — wrongs committed (12) PECCADILLOES
18 Born to survive — it's expensive for number one steel maker (5,7) BLAST FURNACE
21 Gold plating — be a Twist in the tale (6) OLIVER
22 Remove member and a match takes place (8) AMPUTATE
24 Reveals fish caught showing identifying marks (3,5) BAR CODES
25 Queen's wrath over India's inclusion (6) REGINA
26 Extremely nice to wear a new dress — making an allowance (8) DEARNESS
27 America's good — no interest or time to pay one's bills? (6)USANCE

Down
1 Cut half the cargo in flight (8) ESCALOPE
2 Support him with currency — banks give forecast (8) PROPHECY
3 Naomi and Noel bounce off — happens rarely (4,2,1,4,4) ONCE IN A BLUE MOON*
5 Feel sorry having to end with rejection letter (4)RUNE
6 Slacks after rough weather — you must take control (4,3,8) WEAR THE TROUSERS
7 Local has to lift up native (6) INBORN
8 Fish catcher's abrasive (6) GARNET
11 If I am so bad, they must be too! (7) MAFIOSO*
14 Notoriety of a film with the French characters (3,4) ILL FAME
16 Part of American aid — an act to promote a neighbour (8) CANADIAN
17 Live normal, shun a drink (8)BEVERAGE
19 Stop because it's tender (6)FORBID
20 Mountain climbing is wrong before one (6) SIERRA
23 Method exempt for tax (4)CESS

Very good!