The Hindu Crossword No. 2786

Solution No. 2785

April 12, 2014 03:27 pm | Updated May 21, 2016 10:47 am IST

Across

1 Match pipe that’s used in experiment supervised by 14 across, perhaps (4,4)

5 Person, for example, associated with a wineshop (6)

10 Reportedly undisciplined playwright (5)

11 Stones in the way derailed lead tram - none on board (4,5)

12 Female spies receiving praise (7)

13 Making a mistake about a piece of jewellery (7)

14 Dispose of a semi– crescent stinks! (7,6)

17 On my arm in role, dizzy actress (7,6)

19 Eccentric in a cult, bonkers (7)

21 Stylish English stage worker (7)

23 A gallant French actor and singer (9)

24 Set of rowers showing power, though not having won (5)

25 Little boy, after short time, becomes difficult (6)

26 Mysterious coteries formed (8)

Down

1 Strike the short Scouser’s mate (6)

2 Unfortunately tripping up tackling square dance (5)

3 Study inside heart of match factory reveals a wearisome routine (9)

4 A means of leverage to disqualify ‘winning’ golf shot (10,4)

6 Shell female got rid of in past (5)

7 Bass guitarist released new titles (9)

8 Fitzgerald returned with grisly tale (8)

9 A part of geese I’d prepared? (4,2,4,4)

14 Injured tiger seen in national park (9)

15 Union soldiers during a salute (9)

16 One member legally acceptable, it’s understood (8)

18 Constant interference (6)

20 Dog food about right (5)

22 Fury shown as lid comes off crate (5)

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