The Hindu Crossword 6948

Across

 1 He'll get the lot at the sale (7,6)
 9 In open area, with little hesitation, he restricts score of the striker (7)
10 It makes sense if it is used to win at cards (7)
11 Be a conductor and get a part in a film (4)
12 Trifles with weapons and blows its head off (6)
14 Many poor can't afford much to it (3)
16 Curled up together we intend to be wild (8)
17 Piece of cake for an excursion? (6)
19 Revolt in a bakery? (6)
21 Just claim. Truthful indeed (8)
24 Enclosure next to a fountain, perhaps (3)
25 Begin with summary of events (6)
26 Note, it's the quintessence (4)
28 ``Rest in Peace''? (7)
30 Workshop or studio I relate it's the same (7)
31 Extremes of Greek character from start to finish (5,3,5)

Down

 2 Not precisely correct in former part of the play (7)
 3 Retreat providing animal cover (4)
 4 Did one's utmost though tense (8)
 5 This one may puzzle you! (6)
 6 Haunt of the wicked? (3)
 7 Possibly nearest oriental (7)
 8 One who believes actions speak louder than words? (12)
 9 His wrong predictions get the flapper so upset (5,7)
13 Slim and delicate, but showing discourtesy (6)
15 Would he be called a senior citizen of Italy (6)
18 Strong line taken with a company employee (4,4)
20 It doesn't record our darkest hours, naturally (7)
22 Antonym of a strong point (7)
23 A maths problem which leaves one breathless (6)
27 The spirit that's needed for a side to win (4)
29 Wood as hard as it appears (3)

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