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The Hindu Crossword No. 8738

Across

1 He could organise bomber raid but only fire artillery (10)

6 Tim ambles along with some powerful Muslim leader (4)

9 Woman showing some spirit about a bad back (7)

10 Contributed on old fashioned harbour (7)

12 A good man, the senior guide, though he's not well known (8)

13 Moral used for effective grinding (5)

15 For a U.S. city, Order of Merit gets a laugh (5)

17 Finding black magic practisers at fault could be a help (9)

19 Chinese tongue from tin — set one out (9)

21 Guide for beef producer (5)

23 Fussy or choosy in a manner of speaking (5)

24 It's an open tale about a fierce beast (8)

27 Jackets used by illegal smokers (7)

28 Superintendent copper, catches rat with gold (7)

29 Spar outside the house, maybe (4)

30 Impressionable character with an inclination to the right (6,4)

Down

1 Lays claim to plenty (4)

2 Capital limit is made for soldiers (7)

3 You may possibly see her act as a nit at times (5)

4 Blacken English trade in gin as ordered (9)

5 Duck out of the course ride (5)

7 A lass, dull one, keeping company with awkward lad (7)

8 Presbyterian presidents break up smart rodeo (10)

11 Vengeance seems in order (7)

14 Instruct a political clique in transport (5,5)

16 Churchman gets a pass, yet goes astray (7)

18 Unwilling to give credit (9)

20 Sort of war which could produce unclear result (7)

22 May the president shortly turn out to have understanding of others' views (7)

24 Tessa may be well worth having (5)

25 Liberal in charge of railway, composes a song (5)

26 Right honourable (4)

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