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The Hindu Crossword No. 8529

Across

1 Took a deep breath in relief about time as observed (7)

5 Tom's father said to be a dupe (4-3)

9 Regardless of circumstances, weather notwithstanding (4,4,2,5)

10 Antiquated but permitted escape route (6)

11 Manoeuvre takes a month in an English river (8)

13 Cycle of events in a riot, not unusual (8)

15 Twisted out of shape by exercises in a hospital room (6)

18 Outstanding boss, born leader (6)

19 Kind of government that is about people in general (8)

22 Recognise someone yet find one difference (8)

24 Exploiter of a sailor, drug-taker (6)

27 It has a lasting attraction for metal (9,6)

28 Deserter, with time, went ahead and caused fear (7)

29 Request the German made for an advocate (7)

Down

1 Help provided by a pushover reportedly (7)

2 The whole range, a thousand in a passage (5)

3 He brings great suffering to people between two hills (9)

4 Stupid person getting intravenous treatment (4)

5 Necklace that could be a hindrance to breathing (6)

6 Operatic work that got some eight Oscars (5)

7 The main person at college (9)

8 Reportedly shaky finish when seven days are up (7)

12 Watch chain, free on board (3)

14 Nothing could be more hush-hush (3,6)

16 Suggest a foolish pace (9)

17 Check James Herriot, say (3)

18 Team leader, jumpy sort (7)

20 A curt or shifty art gallery official (7)

21 Displease cricket side and wind up (6)

23 What may be left on the way by some fast railcars (5)

25 Teachers upset about unknown ecclesiastical council (5)

26 Part of staircase, a pet's undoing (4)

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The Hindu Crossword No. 8529
Solution to Puzzle 8528
Divine intercession
dated February 17, 1956: Shah of Iran in Delhi
dated February 17, 1956: Meghnad Saha dead
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