THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8924

This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/28/stories/2007052889240900.pdf

9A Dislikes. Henry in broken(anagramed) seat. Ans
10A Eggs = ova+ to + Rex. He devices new ways. Local, I think refers to the local lodge/resthouse in an English countryside. Ans
11A To mug up/learn = Con + On + An opening = Vent + One = I - Anagram. Ans
15A Direct clue. Pays attention. Ans
17A A garment worn in cold climate. Ans
20A Direct clue again. Nice and easy. Ans
25A Tito's real - Anagram. Athenian philosopher. Ans
26A A+repair (a tear in a dress, for example.) Ans

1D Itche - Anagram(Itches without the South direction). Ans
2D Ten + pot+ dined = ate - Anagram. Ruler. Ans
4D Met + diet - Anagram. Gave off. Ans
5D A piece of flexible thin sheet metal, used to cover food items. Usually silver in colour. Ans
6D Cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic. Ans
14D Steer cast - Anagram. A four dimensional cube. Ans
16D Pit man = miner. Cut = axe(cut back = exa). People asking questions? Ans
18D Get in/ come in again. Ans
21D Speaker, we hear - sound like speaker. A star which sound like speaker? The brightest star in Virgo. Ans

THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8923

This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/26/stories/2007052689230900.pdf

... And again.... Full Grid!!!

• 'Again' in the clue indicates use of 're'.

1A Soft(Rather, insipid) = ? + His. Composition indicates Anagram. Ans
5A In Abadan certified. Find the Ballerina. Ans
10A General - Anagram. Amplify. Ans
11A Alladin also had one such. It uses kerosine in it. Ans
12A Subject = topic, about Right. Hot areas. Ans
13A A type of chinese dog which sounds like a language spoken in Beijing. Ans
15A Very dark black, like the liquid used in fountain pens. Ans
16A A type of house. Roman - Anagram. Ans
18A Do not look ---- ------ (in the plural) in their mouth. An inferior quality present. Ans
20A A film of paint, lets say. Or a type of clothing, which is part of a suit. Ans
23A Adore pro - Anagram. A darling in need of financial help. Ans
24A In the immediate past. 1/100th of a dollar again. Ans
26A Nearly came + crib - Anagram gives a type of cloth. Ans
27A Lower back (Lumbar) aches. Ans
28A Mentally healthiest. Ans
29A Husbands does not mean spouse. It means 'Uses frugally/Conserves'. Again = Re. Means heals/returns to original state. Ans

1D Expanses where one inhales and exhales. Ans
2D Simple one. Continuous employment. Ans
3D Period = era. Cover = Lid. Cover up = dil(reversed). Cover up about period to go off-track. Ans
4D Spectacle = scene. 'Said to be' indicates that the word sounds like scene. To be noticed. Ans
6D Nothing and noone is on the left. Everyone is on the other side. A response to Thanks. Ans
7D Talk = Chat. Water in french, also used in reference with cologne. French castles. Ans
8D Gift = Present. Taking the place of someone or being on behalf of someone or a group. Ans
9D Someone worthy of imitation. Trend setter. Ans
14D White man is ---- skinned. Capture in an honest fashion, without cheating anyone. Ans
17D Did a lot of searching for this one. Hoards or - Anagram. A deciduous shrub (Rhododendron canadense) of northeast North America, having rose-purple, two-lipped flowers that bloom before the leaves appear. Ans
19D A manservant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores. The measure here is a dozen inches. Ans
21D Nothing = O. Write = Pen. Broadcast = Air. Out-door. Ans
22D Steer -> Steering mechanish of a ship. Alien = ET. A headgear to protect while driving two wheelrs. Ans
25D Abscond/fly. Ans