The Hindu Crossword 12409

August 30, 2018 12:05 am | Updated 12:05 am IST

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Across

  • 7. Crows set to fly with a measure of light from the east coming through (6)
  • 8. Short lad cut top of dress (6)
  • 10. Hope air-conditioned housing, typically posh, will give great delight (8)
  • 11. Led astray after dessert in the pool (6)
  • 12. Left whatever king wore, it's spare (5)
  • 14. Superior hotel, anything's the ultimate in luxury (7)
  • 15. Spoilt dog had it good, yet cat has to fool around (3,3,5,4)
  • 18. Partner tracking sign spotted animal (7)
  • 19. Musician's holy, being childless (5)
  • 20. Chinese tea required to study and pass at University (6)
  • 21. Many go crazy about a French boyfriend (5,3)
  • 23. Secured parts in small bars (6)
  • 24. River banks for instance at right level (6)

Down

  • 1. Government form relating to local insurers (8)
  • 2. Boost provided by hot drink counter (4)
  • 3. Yard behind shop floor (6)
  • 4. Pen a senseless condition having shortage of a currency (8)
  • 5. Underground warning hitmen, a DGP's involved (4,3,3)
  • 6. Grounds for example to show female's right in fidelity (6)
  • 9. Messy braid say, had stretches of recurring rough patches (3,4,4)
  • 13. Of late, idea for one-line joke getting almost naughty? (3,4,3)
  • 16. English very keen to retain area, that's clear (8)
  • 17. Carriage with white horses, possibly vehicle for relays? (8)
  • 18. Chance of inclusion appearing to have an early end (4-2)
  • 19. Special lifts to carry cheeky old maids (6)
  • 22. Blood shed in killing or execution (4)
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