The Hindu : The Hindu Crossword 7628

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Monday, Mar 24, 2003

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Miscellaneous - Crossword

The Hindu Crossword 7628

Across

1 Can a male, non-English, fashion an ephemeris? (7)

5 Obstacle that a great reef may signify (7)

10 Steady, low sound by an insect is a deception (6)

11 It makes for reducing heat in transport (8)

12 MGAUZE (Anag.) — a figure of speech (6)

13 Wooden clog takes a long time to cause deliberate damage (8)

14 Band of sky, one with many signs (6)

15 What August is to months (6)

18 Miniature growth that a bison trampled upon (6)

20 Sailor, very unpleasant all around, has a chance of success (6)

23 A teasing performer in the cabaret, maybe (8)

25 Brought up to be elevated (6)

26 The fellow to call for a blanket, say (8)

27 Very dull, like a type of nightshade? (6)

28 Flatter a confused adult in the outskirts of Alipore (7)

29 Hour of retirement (7)

Down

2 Mark of honour for Hardy's film partner (6)

3 Bigamous unionist rambles, is vague and unclear (9)

4 Kabuliwallah's money (7)

6 Loud enough (7)

7 Something cooked right on a kiln (5)

8 Stretch out a tale gone sour (8)

9 What does the publicity-seeking politician urge? Insurance protection? (5,8)

16 Good worker goes around ruined villa to look for amusement (9)

17 Vessel's cargo capacity (8)

19 Mark left by a large number on newspaper (7)

21 Shorten a card game (7)

22 Mabel died suffering in a noisy place (6)

24 One business transaction that is perfect (5)

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