The Hindu Crossword 11736

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Updated - October 02, 2016 10:52 am IST

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Across

  • 1. Crew without leader falling to pieces (6)
  • 5. Bus on the way back expected to overrun (6)
  • 10. Is lay sung out of tune unattractive? (4,2,3)
  • 11. Help carry out present (5)
  • 12. Percussion instrument set, a blaring to get over (5)
  • 13. Inebriated are elated with one supplying drink (3-6)
  • 14. Shame with dupe crossing all limits to overact (3,2,2)
  • 16. Ending in picture is artificial (7)
  • 18. Missile shot packing power to kill (7)
  • 20. Disliked person sadly said “I must be leaving soon” (2-3-2)
  • 21. Display skin for the audience in this occupation (9)
  • 23. Hybrid car noises muffled frequently (5)
  • 25. Be an uninitiated bigot (5)
  • 26. Gradual loss of charm's heartbreaking for one (9)
  • 27. Master's run in a golf club (6)
  • 28. Rage of being comparatively thin, not large (6)

Down

  • 2. Mostly excuse hugging date spontaneously (2,3)
  • 3. Tipsy aunt eager to provide assurance (9)
  • 4. Data encryption standard 1024 bits, best for a computer (7)
  • 5. Light source, small one missing initially in circuit (3-4)
  • 6. Wet meat has low temperature on the inside (5)
  • 7. New neutral editor for Independent (9)
  • 8. Fair growth of trees around for environment, extremely appropriate thing (4,3,6)
  • 9. Big restricted zone cars pulled up to admit pedestrians ultimately (5,8)
  • 15. Spoil kid turning up with it, a cocktail (9)
  • 17. Disorder as in march going out of step (9)
  • 19. Pilot training talk is inspiring (7)
  • 20. Dark low cloud standing over river (7)
  • 22. Fine cut to bring ... (5)
  • 24. ... delayed single securing a century (2,3)
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