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The Hindu Crossword 8718

Across

1 Health check that is claimed to be different (7)

5 The main theme of a citizen (7)

9 A levy for placing taxis at a disadvantage (7,5,3)

10 Preference for including original gum initially in a product of organic waste (6)

11 French philosopher whose name arouses universal change (8)

13 Agent on a mission with a girl in new year (8)

15 Commendation for a penny increase in pay (6)

18 A part of parenthood is used to reveal neglect (6)

19 Rusted IT components found in debris (8)

22 Luther, for example (8)

24 Paltry and powdery, containing sulphur (6)

27 Where to go to start things all over again (4,2,6,3)

28 A journey undertaken for promoting one's image? (3,4)

29 Military formation that was endlessly old, hence was reorganised (7)

Down

1 Gruesome pieces from a cab reconstructed (7)

2 Alcoholic plunge: very big upset (5)

3 Purging the emotions after a rash act is stressful (9)

4 Flower whose whiteness means perfection (4)

5 Observe big star reported in winter, say (6)

6 Extra payment that is, for the bishop, a burden (5)

7 Does a new term exist for a radical? (9)

8 Printed matter (English) about old place shows distinctive character (7)

12 A Catholic in part of the circle (3)

14 Cost of a pie almost slashed by that very act (4,5)

16 Chemical found in uncommon ground (4,5)

17 What might be more powerful than a sword? (3)

18 Hard-wearing, like some consumer goods (7)

20 Nutritious food item for building bone, say (7)

21 Note small drink creating a muddle (4-2)

23 It goes round in a machine both ways (5)

25 Singular cover for a disapproving look (5)

26 Attraction, as provided by the bait to the fish maybe (4)

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