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The Hindu Crossword No. 9116

Across

 1 The French member is slow to become genially drunk (7)

 5 Walked in a grave resolute manner with the charm of the French (7)

 9 Having no quarter, a tent is where you’ll find her (7)

10 Outcome of a racing bet that involved three horses (7)

11 Girl takes a ring to catch wild horses (5)

12 Stiffness of the joints? Throw cure at him! (9)

13 A game point from defender (9)

15 Separates the components, then leaves (5)

16 Snag with clutch (5)

18 Like Figaro’s work, taking on so in ordeal! (9)

21 He actively seeks success (9)

24 Place of concealment (5)

25 Locates variety of sugar found in milk (7)

26 Company to get thanks for building a summer residence (7)

27 Lessening the speed of the ball to the extreme minimum (7)

28 Gives support as a back up (7)

Down

 1 Paper used for wrapping a cigar? (7)

 2 One’s company supports single French playwright (7)

 3 The invader got shot or otherwise dealt with (9)

 4 Box holding Eastern weapon (5)

 5 The one mat ruined by insect infestation (4,5)

 6 Cold man getting in the drink (5)

 7 Stupidly last her pistol case (7)

 8 Cuts five hundred out of the French dues (7)

14 The looker in (9)

15 Support the other one, clairvoyant initially foretelling events (9)

16 Many shall be given one light weight fabric (7)

17 There’s no smoke without it! (7)

19 Inspired attraction in a hostelry (7)

20 Bounty was a big boat (8)

22 Ownerless objects of intrinsic value found hidden (5)

23 Dismisses from employment for plundering (5)

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