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The Hindu Crossword 8521

Across

1 A profit plus more of the same, repeatedly (5,3,5)

8 Where models tread with feline grace? (7)

9 The foolish snipe at the wise (7)

11 Slightly sunken spot, not a real problem (6)

13 Irritate to change a race bet (8)

15 Quoits thrown by ancient Greek athletes (5)

16 An English possibly meant to proceed from some source (7)

18 Racket that should be taken to court (7)

19 Deeply unconscious of key defects in optical systems (5)

21 They take advantage of others' good nature to deceive (8)

23 Romans required money to get free (6)

25 Rubbing out certain age at the start (7)

26 Rest of the firewood and metal (7)

28 Understanding navigational aid that is used around NATO emplacement (13)

Down

2 Cowardly as a fiddler with no strings to pull (7)

3 She may possibly be of help (3)

4 A dope goes around a sovereign with requests (4)

5 Outraged by dead secret resolution (10)

6 One may stare with mouth wide open at Greek who captures a monkey (5)

7 Treat that is complicated? You can say that again (7)

8 Underground group needs it to change (11)

10 The chaps who dig into their tucker! (11)

12 A yoghurt cold drink for a girl (5)

14 Understanding what is needed in a good steak (10)

17 Bill crashes vehicle in Africa (5)

18 Staff officer hurried into the river for the singer (7)

20 Strong smelling substance that emanates from large aquatic animal (7)

22 A wooden leg made of short thick branch (5)

24 Army team transport (4)

27 A private office of the French quarter (3)

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