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The Hindu Crossword 8720

Across

1 He applauds the striker in a bell (7)

5 Ancient Greek city that was among the best (6)

11 Shot in the arm for forging coin after little time (5)

12 The exactitude shown by copiers in revision (9)

13 Fuel in the lido: Elsie slips (6,3)

14 Hungarian composer of some simple harmonies (5)

15 Component of music in currency (4)

17 Nosy parker, a person confused about love (7)

21 Obstinately resistant to change, he might croak with great force (3-4)

22 Poor accommodation said to produce eye problem (4)

26 Sleeveless garment, right for a playful skip (5)

27 A case about broken gravy dish (9)

29 Art of improving the memory makes `im conmen's undoing (9)

30 Fairy tale teller said to be gloomy (5)

31 The last words are products of mental activity, about fifty (5)

32 More fertile appearance of the grass on the other side (7)

Down

2 Weapon of some corporals? (5)

3 A lot of money in the container (6)

4 Make use of a practical joke after putting me up (6)

6 For the successor a weaving machine: it has been in the family for generations (8)

7 The most promising get births controlled (9)

8 She may have a snore treated (6)

9 Learner puts workers' body in singular depression (7)

10 Do not accept a downslide (7)

16 Follow the bit that is added at the end of the article (9)

18 Burn black diamonds! Some fuel! (8)

19 Metal alloy that is used in golf club (7)

20 The hour of retirement (7)

23 Prawns find provisional accommodation in South India (6)

24 Officer on board — moneybag? Right (6)

25 Disease that affected some unbidden guests (6)

28 Chemical which, if nitrous, would make you laugh (5)

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