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Friday, Dec 31, 2004

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Miscellaneous - Crossword

The Hindu Crossword 8179

Across

1 Accept fall but decide to do something dangerous (4,3,6)

10 Carrier of military personnel on a novel, posh round trip (9)

11 What maybe spilt to give the game away (5)

12 Diplomat accommodated in a maiden voyage (5)

13 Forming a liking for including a number in a session of criticism (7-2)

14 Short stretch of luck for a cricket captain (6)

16 The measure of a bit of money involved in a transaction (5)

19 Glib talk for which English lips are adapted (5)

20 Fit for consumption (6)

25 Playfully prod dear ones in retreat in military march (5,4)

26 Camp structure around the east evokes belief (5)

27 Travel permit includes time for a comprehensive view (5)

28 Band box carried by American state artist (9)

29 Being made extremely happy by rhythm, provided one action is spelt out (13)

Down

2 Plant, source of emollient, may reveal nought: a mystery (4,4)

3 Hollow, like some threats (5)

4 Snobs greeting leaders of Honesty and Truth Society (2-4)

5 Common people disturb a quiet couple (8)

6 Lacking restraint, as would be a horse unprepared for a ride (9)

7 Country house with a good reach (6)

8 Which city was, at that time, held by a saint? (6)

9 Racing venue for MacGregor, say (5)

15 Fruit carrier: upset it and disrupt plans (5,4)

17 Cooked food in a flame to a boil (4,4)

18 Intelligence Officer supported sailor in it from the beginning (2,6)

21 Minor players' runs? (6)

22 Plant yielding a victory in time (5)

23 Dishevel the hair (6)

24 Medicinal preparation from ripe cacao root (6)

26 Right set up to have a meal and play host (5)

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