The Hindu : The Hindu Crossword No. 7838

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Wednesday, Nov 26, 2003

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The Hindu Crossword No. 7838

Across

1 It is used for spotting — yes, in a kind of car (8)

5 Heard an order to a near relative to remain in a state of inactivity (6)

9 Sent a telegram about an article having shrunk (8)

10 I raved about it having changed to something (6)

12 Girl out of circulation in India (4)

13 Fellow, draw on a cigarette or a poison (10)

15 One who addresses? (6)

17 Clean fish? (5)

20 Sings syllabically (5)

21 Where the spirit of France may be imbibed (6)

24 Out of this evergreen tree a river boat may be fashioned (5,5)

27 Worst? Yes and no! (4)

29 Roman official of rites ousts commanding officer from dance (6)

30 Where East meets West? It is at the beginning of a news item (4-4)

31 Does he acknowledge that he is a drowsy person? (6)

32 It denies credit when broken earth's traversed by the Chief Minister (4,4)

Down

1 Cover hatless Sen with a shawl (6)

2 In some context, endings may prolong (6)

3 Think and it'll come to your mind! (4)

4 The laughing animal? (5)

6 Crown jewel (5)

7 Examine hastily a person who shifts the runner, apparently (4,4)

8 Miss confused about costly weapons worn in a belt (8)

11 Loves to see the promotions covering gold-bearer (6)

14 They aren't easy to catch: in my heart of hearts I feel so (4)

16 Brides released bits and pieces (6)

17 Tiresome person sounds like an animal (4)

18 Don't "dirty pictures'' provide this kind of entertainment? (5,3)

19 Where many nightspots of a town are located (8)

22 Correct about old official endorsement (6)

23 Master dissected flower (6)

25 Concerning woman town official (5)

26 Genus of lizards described by a kind of shastra (5)

28 Adamson III (4)

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