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The Hindu Crossword 8524

Across

1 Do they show these ancient Greeks were not permissive? (7)

5 Old lawyer getting in a doctor noted for his wisdom (7)

9 A side A1 takes when relating to an alliance of powers (5)

10 Cut out fellow tax collector (9)

11 Space to stretch old shelter (6)

12 Rustic workers at sea about money (8)

14 Ancient amphitheatre (5)

15 Stands up for ace players (9)

18 He can tell tales skillfully, disturbing our trance (9)

20 Troubled tour to the Orient was most extravagant (5)

22 Trust concerning cut including one (8)

24 Near a sign directing hospital visitors (6)

26 Newly built homes - a lot quite abominable (9)

27 Possible use is for critical determination of a point in dispute (5)

28 New quarter taken later may be everlasting (7)

29 Least possible amount that's negligible (7)

Down

1 Sales are not too bad at the business show (5,4)

2 A letter that is spelt out? (7)

3 Pitched into an ugly villain without any effect (3,2,4)

4 Had a look at the final name on the seat of authority (4)

5 Concealed anger about a writing desk (10)

6 Loads that remain unimpaired (5)

7 Tome men reprint? No, just a reminder (7)

8 On 9th day before the ides one gets about two points (5)

13 Air traveller who doesn't give a hoot! (7,3)

16 Up grading in favour of formal proposal (9)

17 Career put first and quite rightly, in this plant (9)

19 Stuck up picture shows merry monarch embracing ex-convict (7)

21 Ran into a most upset cross member (7)

22 Soliders uncomfortable in a small trench (5)

23 Relates to hand timber (5)

25 Mate incorrect to take a side (4)

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