The Hindu Crossword No. 11148

July 28, 2014 09:05 am | Updated 10:16 am IST

Solution to puzzle 11147

Starred clues have no definition but belong to the same category

Across

6 Practical person is alert and active (7)

7 Cool to get lad in for long-lasting effect (7)

9 Herded a herd (5)

10 Focus on erotic movements when surrounded by noise (9)

11 Moving often to snatch her goo (2,3,2)

13 Outstanding drink has a dash of lemon and turmeric (6)

15, 19 Ride bare pony that’s hopeless? (7,6,6)

20 Dance is a person’s favourite retirement (3-4)

*23 Drape work design (4,5)

24 Fired? (5)

26 Supporter said “I have to run” (3,4)

27 Anxious over sun burns (7)

Down

*1 Ancient king on the radio (4)

*2 Odd seed found in marsh land (6)

*3 Player who makes great jabs? (4,5)

4 Attempt to grab haystack using a bit of espionage and deceit (8)

5 Anomalous tint in disc cannot be identified (10)

6* Animal kills Asian and heads north, chased by another animal (3,3)

7 Part of a cauliflower that’s used to make cheese (4)

8 Multinational company’s accountant retires — basically cut off from focus (6)

12 Is such a member caring or inconsiderate toward the group? (4,6)

14 Loathsome sailor to rush and make Henry the leader (9)

16 Political play on a soldier receives ton of support (8)

17* Be free and good at heart (6)

18* Ship needs cushion on second deck (6)

21* Leaders of European Union converse heatedly regarding euthanasia (6)

22* Half the cadbury chocolate is eaten by son (4)

25 Ban on containers recalled (4)

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