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The Hindu Crossword No. 8288

Across

1 Increasing a measure, then feeling sorry (8)

5 Famous expression of a wish that something had been different (2,4)

10 A key shot in the arm (5)

11 Highest reward distributed for people of the highest standing (3,6)

12 Numbers reversed in preparation of a launch (9)

13 The dance of a doctor in South America (5)

14 Plant, one in an odd brush (5)

16 Person held in custody of French volunteers in East Europe (8)

18 Mockery in a lurid ice carving (8)

20 Sound judgment, part of a biological trait (5)

24 Trade transactions for drink in a vessel (5)

25 A seat to adorn the presiding officer (4,5)

27 Feign, I did, to appear stately (9)

28 Cat call (5)

29 Girl of the Book, there's a difference (6)

30 Inadequate supply found in South Detroit? (8)

Down

1 A tenor sews up charges (7)

2 Overcome, as did the girl who stopped in literature (7)

3 Like a diamond yet to be given its facets (5)

4 Vague idea, one in an unacceptable situation (6)

6 Guard against everyone getting under a lot of trees (9)

7 Journalist, a fresh society male (7)

8 Length measured by London police on time (7)

9 A tool to tighten the nut (7)

15 Support transparency but relapse into old ways (9)

17 A racket around a boy hero of Arabian Nights (7)

18 What is left when universal desire is dissipated? (7)

19 Musical notes kindle great pleasure (7)

21 Language heard in Managua ran in smooth syllables (7)

22 Ford, for example, a method to locate a plant yielding spice (7)

23 Kind of reaction that may be produced by a detective in charge (6)

26 Officer supported by queen is a potential success (5)

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