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The Hindu Crossword 8561

Across

1 Not genuine beaver? (5,5)

6 Tough ruffian (4)

9 Short, pithy traditional saying (7)

10 First-rate money (7)

12 Claimed to be of tenths or tens (8)

13 Ancient British and Irish alphabet (5)

15 Toned to be renowned and famous (5)

17 and 21 proceeds from crime? (3,6,5)

19 Telephone offices out of small cash? (9)

21 See 17 across

23 Picture of sexually attractive person (3,2)

24 Useful acquaintances (8)

27 A silly love-maker who mixes up his words initially (7)

28 Glue put on fire results in oral complaint (7)

29 Waves breaking on shore (4)

30 How words should be pronounced clearly (10)

Down

1 They are excessively concerned with fashion (4)

2 Most free from restraint (7)

3 Fragrant resin of tropical tree (5)

4 Making armed enclosure for a loved one (9)

5 Aces rightly make for contests for speed (5)

7 Buried to end hostilities (7)

8 Sources of wealth (4,5)

11 Extend in spatial length (7)

14 At home with model, sits and interrupts (10)

16 Expressionless as a mask (7)

18 Recently followed yesterday evening (4,5)

20 Open air? (7)

22 Anthem sung as priest approaches altar (7)

24 Small welsh dog (5)

25 Capital of Jordan (5)

26 Move to get the better of opponent (4)

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