The Hindu : The Hindu Crossword 7885

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Wednesday, Jan 21, 2004

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Miscellaneous - Crossword

The Hindu Crossword 7885

Across

1 Count on a mimic to spell out a message (13)

9 It is right in Agra, somehow, to accuse one (7)

10 Such energy as produced by fission or fusion (7)

11 Yeoman warder at the Tower of London who cannot be expected to oppose cow slaughter? (9)

12 Fashion displayed by crusty leftist (5)

13 Resides in a prosperous manner in the outskirts of Damascus (6)

14 Rice and agar distributed in railway coach (8)

17 Kitchen aid for clean dishes (8)

19 Tooth of a dog, for example (6)

23 Songbird snatches hood from legendary outlaw (5)

25 What is a toy to a child? (9)

26 It helps to keep top growth in place (7)

27 Diplomacy that is protecting a tyro with a sense of touch (7)

28 He feared the DA could become frivolous and forgetful (13)

Down

1 Irritable seafood creature found on mattress (7)

2 One engaged in trade at the bazaar always (9)

3 With a French one I have a transaction: that is not perfect (7)

4 Natural at home, with neat disposition (6)

5 Unusual sailor with usual following (8)

6 A cutting tooth (7)

7 "Blessed is he that considereth the poor and — " (Psalm 41, v.1) (5)

8 Earthy chap left chapter with a Frenchman (7)

15 Converted into vinegar, for example (9)

16 Speed shown in a report (8)

17 Grain-yielding plant that makes for painful oral tissue, reportedly (7)

18 Unexpected source of wealth (7)

20 In English it could be definite or indefinite (7)

21 Urge the chief to be intellectual (7)

22 Rain blows, get cake mix (6)

24 Instructions that could be short and concise (5)

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