The Hindu Crossword 6785

Across

 1 Men who fleece the absent minded (13)
 8 Helicopter used to cut off the air around (7)
 9 Alters its identification (7)
11 Qualified craftsman as teacher (6)
13 Held different clues as reminder of planned procedure (8)
15 Expresses enthusiasm (5)
16 Neat side, roughly in disorder, so not accurate (7)
18 Treats communist side with contempt (7)
19 At same time used to power vehicle (5)
21 Sure nice its demolished as place was not adequately protected (8)
23 A senor has become a major (6)
25 When yachting, learn to peg correctly hooks on device (7)
26 His dish is outside with the pot (7)
28 Put off in order to ascertain starting prices (13)

Down

 2 Getting a big sum to work with an animal (7)
 3 Talk in an impudent manner (3)
 4 Appear cautious as the system may become faulty (4)
 5 Bad luck if its Parmesan (4,6)
 6 Row involving grazing for cattle (5)
 7 Saddle up again for a ride over the hill (7)
 8 Consolidating money in the future (11)
10 Gain advantage with appropriate military music (5,1,5)
12 Clear upper air, lies there about (5)
14 She lost her slipper at the stroke of midnight (10)
17 Seal a broken down passageway (5)
18 Of the French couple, she seems to give up hope (7)
20 Draw up record of the new rich and famous (7)
22 Convict in charge desires an ice-cream shaped items (5)
24 Many put hat on to talk on internet? (4)
27 The lad has no point when backed (3)

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