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The Hindu Crossword 8774

Across

1 Frighten a celebrity, then let off (7)

5 Put (trust) in tranquillity (6)

11 A singular writer's tree (5)

12 Prior example of a decent rep's lapse (9)

13 Set free — to become promiscuous? (4,5)

14 Representation of Virgin Mary in mourning (5)

15 Ready for plucking (4)

17 Put in order a shooting area around a river (7)

21 It gives a standing to some speech-makers (7)

22 Song in an agrarian setting (4)

26 What the crowds may do to the home team (5)

27 Publicity effort for advancement in career (9)

29 Bile producer in action is released (9)

30 Second-grade journey for one to be wed (5)

31 Poisonous substance from copper, not widely known (6)

32 Pass sentence on conmen wrongly holding daughter (7)

Down

2 Thin candle to light a person's way in part (5)

3 The right joint to aggravate one (6)

4 Modern executive's aid left liable, work follows (6)

6 Typical specimen or a right example perhaps (8)

7 Too keen (9)

8 Minor players' unscored runs (6)

9 Storehouse of power for an assault (7)

10 Luxuriate on track for unrestrained merrymaking (7)

16 Screw in the flier (9)

18 One who has a good opinion of one becoming a people's witness (8)

19 The pro came around to match up (7)

20 Such a house could have a spirit about it (7)

23 The nature of vinegar, for example (6)

24 Fresh spell for husband and daughter getting involved with some ducks (6)

25 Shut out a free on rail offer (6)

28 Part of the hip bone (5)

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