If I manage to start posting again, I plan to make some changes in the method of posting...
I'll be putting up the original clue, and the the additional hint to crack it... then the answer, as usual, as a tooltip for "Ans"
As given below:
Across
1 Therapy that is impossible in a blackout? (5,9) A treatment that needs electricity? Ans
8 Little creature with a modish wing (6) A six legged creature Ans
9 See a sign unfurled by one to whom property has been transferred (8) See a sign - unfurl it. Ans
11 In the Middle East, it had penalties modified (9) Penalties - modified. Ans
12 A portion of a small mammal (5) This small mammal had a race with a slow walker. Ans
13 What a footballer hates to see — a socialist joker? (3,4) A penalty ticket; A memebership in a labour union? Ans
15 Prominent stranger, in a way (7) Stranger - someone from outer space? Way = Street = st. Ans
17 Stump that is misused as an encouragement (7) Misuse of That is = ie + Stump Ans
19 He gives company to the flier (2-5)
21 U.S. prosecutor omitted from CV of living organisms (5)
23 Degradation of a low-level accommodation (9)
25 Power cut that expels a chess player perhaps (8)
26 Love commercial dirt! (6)
27 Bone disease that Irish tattooers develop (14)
Down
1 Team leader but a small fish (7)
2 Bird, one in a group of grouse, lark etc. (5)
3 Get (the bike) going (4-5)
4 Bachelor of surgery involved in various cases of pus collection (7)
5 Power flows through them in restructured, new Siam (5)
6 Peerless example that is plainer on reform (9)
7 Umpire, entering wager, is miserable (6)
10 A gentle sort (4)
14 Maid’s plot upset by foreign service officials (9)
16 He uses his eyes to comprehend what others say (3-6)
17 Consume drink with one doctor and one engineer (6)
18 Paula’s caught cracking a shoulder bone (7)
19 Persuade with some colas, say (4)
20 In them your clothes are torn (7)
22 An important joint for some Bohemian kleptomaniacs (5)
24 A proclamation like what Asoka left on stone (5)
Monday, 25 August 2008
Friday, 7 September 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 9012
Back to Crossword blog after a long while....
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/07/stories/2007090754410901.htm
1A Breaking up of the structure. Ans
6A Direct clue - Land surrounded by water. Ans
9A Direct clue again - Ambiguous, Prevaricating. Ans
10A When you go to the coast, you go to the side of ??? Ans
13A Direct clue again - Part of what is also known as dovetail joint/Tongue and Grove Joint. Ans
15A Mix-up a shade of red? Ans
17A Formal Opening Ceremony? Ans
19A Game + Start - Anagram. Ans
21A Yes, indeed a ---- biting episode. Ans
23A Expel. Inside The victim. Ans
24A Used to create aerated drinks. Ans
27A Entry Passes for One-time use. Ans
28A Direct clue. Awards are given for this. Ans
29A Most common traditional dress of Indian Woman. Ans
30A Come in = Enter, open with lever = Prise. Ans
1D ---- Down, at the bottom of the ocean. Ans
2D Import/Significance of what is said. Ans
5D Sea So - Rough(Aagram). Watering places (in the desert). Ans
7D Direct clue. Also means a thread-maker. Ans
8D Make eternal. Ans
11D Direct clue. Generetes Anti-bodies? Ans
14D College courses catalogue. Ans
16D Give a name to. Nettle I - Anagram. Ans
18D Worthy of being admired. Ans
20D Train's coach. Ans
22D Is+ Real + one = I - Anagram. Ans
24D Crime of setting fire. Ans
25D Adisreputable vagrant who travels on foot. Ans
26D A particular kind of thing. Also, write by means of a keyboard. Ans
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/07/stories/2007090754410901.htm
1A Breaking up of the structure. Ans
6A Direct clue - Land surrounded by water. Ans
9A Direct clue again - Ambiguous, Prevaricating. Ans
10A When you go to the coast, you go to the side of ??? Ans
13A Direct clue again - Part of what is also known as dovetail joint/Tongue and Grove Joint. Ans
15A Mix-up a shade of red? Ans
17A Formal Opening Ceremony? Ans
19A Game + Start - Anagram. Ans
21A Yes, indeed a ---- biting episode. Ans
23A Expel. Inside The victim. Ans
24A Used to create aerated drinks. Ans
27A Entry Passes for One-time use. Ans
28A Direct clue. Awards are given for this. Ans
29A Most common traditional dress of Indian Woman. Ans
30A Come in = Enter, open with lever = Prise. Ans
1D ---- Down, at the bottom of the ocean. Ans
2D Import/Significance of what is said. Ans
5D Sea So - Rough(Aagram). Watering places (in the desert). Ans
7D Direct clue. Also means a thread-maker. Ans
8D Make eternal. Ans
11D Direct clue. Generetes Anti-bodies? Ans
14D College courses catalogue. Ans
16D Give a name to. Nettle I - Anagram. Ans
18D Worthy of being admired. Ans
20D Train's coach. Ans
22D Is+ Real + one = I - Anagram. Ans
24D Crime of setting fire. Ans
25D Adisreputable vagrant who travels on foot. Ans
26D A particular kind of thing. Also, write by means of a keyboard. Ans
Monday, 16 July 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8966
Back after a long time....
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/16/stories/2007071689660900.pdf
5A They tell you whether to stop or go. They indicate things.
11A Archaic usage.
13A Nor eg - Anagram.
24A Finer mixture.(Cryptic)
26A I need - Anagram.
29A Appear Left - Anagram.
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/16/stories/2007071689660900.pdf
5A They tell you whether to stop or go. They indicate things.
11A Archaic usage.
13A Nor eg - Anagram.
24A Finer mixture.(Cryptic)
26A I need - Anagram.
29A Appear Left - Anagram.
Friday, 15 June 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8940
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/15/stories/2007061589400900.pdf
Couldnt do much today.
8A This is used for burning in lamps.
11A It may be our national language(Anagram for hid in). Or it may be in this language. But both these dont fit my 1D solution :( tough day it is!!!!
13A Small river?
15A Simple. A person who practises art.
17A Lissome.
21A Wandering/roaming birds.
24A Fob off before.
26A Unwell.
28A Again and Twice - both indicate Re. Paid up, and colonised. Put down roots and ------- in a place.
1D Where a brood of chicks may be hatched.
7D Vessel holding popular English evening drink.
16D Bandit/Outlaw belonging to a band. Robinhoods friends were called this.
17D Teant let out house to new tenant.
19D Old Ted - Anagram(in the past). Moved feebly.
Couldnt do much today.
8A This is used for burning in lamps.
11A It may be our national language(Anagram for hid in). Or it may be in this language. But both these dont fit my 1D solution :( tough day it is!!!!
13A Small river?
15A Simple. A person who practises art.
17A Lissome.
21A Wandering/roaming birds.
24A Fob off before.
26A Unwell.
28A Again and Twice - both indicate Re. Paid up, and colonised. Put down roots and ------- in a place.
1D Where a brood of chicks may be hatched.
7D Vessel holding popular English evening drink.
16D Bandit/Outlaw belonging to a band. Robinhoods friends were called this.
17D Teant let out house to new tenant.
19D Old Ted - Anagram(in the past). Moved feebly.
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