The Hindu Crossword No. 2729

Solution No. 2728

March 09, 2013 04:08 pm | Updated 04:08 pm IST

Across

1 Brewing agent may be obtained from Mediterranean country shortly (4)

3 Pairs a pal’s circulated for valuations (10)

9 Type of broad-leaved weed in harbour (4)

10 Does a full dish of ravioli constitute this? (6,4)

12 Do as promised, get rid of virtually all of blades? (4,4,4)

15 One who buys nearly clean jumper (9)

17 In a week, wood flooded (5)

18 Patriarch, one rejected by church (5)

19 Fool’s heartless gibe about one aide (9)

20 Two members making a large amount of money (2,3,3,1,3)

24 Injudicious act giving cheek about king (10)

25 Collection of reminiscences about northern girl (4)

26 Indecisive leader in industry runs firm (10)

27 Attempt from bunker, initially with wood (4)

Down

1 Damaging allegations over captain and fish (10)

2 What key sportsman could use for a change? (6,4)

4 Indignation is shown when card game’s cut short (5)

5 What delay motorists? Stupid arrows do round centre of Tokyo (9)

6 Form of refreshment in America coeds concocted (3-5,4)

7 Elderly French artist almost set up (4)

8 Old sailor’s dry wit (4)

11 To perform a social duty for others, preside at awards ceremony? (2,3,7)

13 Film Spaniard’s house on one of the Costas (10)

14 Snapshot in public house got Harpo upset (10)

16 Wear still to be treated in part of building (9)

21 A Caledonian racecourse (5)

22 Married in one, a short skirt (4)

23 Box in last of fights on equal footing (4)

© Guardian News and Media Ltd., 2013

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