ACROSS
1 - Coming to life again with a desire, new in a period of freedom from work (9) - RES{URGE}{N}T
5 - Hesitate, in a brief way, to enter Western Railway (5) - W{AVE}R
8 - A believer in rule by a god, the deserter suppresses officer (8) - {THE}{OC<-}{RAT}
9 - Liveliness of the eastern fairy cut short (6) - {E}{SPRIT(-e)}
11 - Brother of Moses (5) - AARON [E]
12 - By virtue of one’s official position (2,7) - EX OFFICIO [E]
13 - Insect found in a part of the body, weight one gram (6) - {EAR}{W}{I}{G}
1 - Coming to life again with a desire, new in a period of freedom from work (9) - RES{URGE}{N}T
5 - Hesitate, in a brief way, to enter Western Railway (5) - W{AVE}R
8 - A believer in rule by a god, the deserter suppresses officer (8) - {THE}{OC<-}{RAT}
9 - Liveliness of the eastern fairy cut short (6) - {E}{SPRIT(-e)}
11 - Brother of Moses (5) - AARON [E]
12 - By virtue of one’s official position (2,7) - EX OFFICIO [E]
13 - Insect found in a part of the body, weight one gram (6) - {EAR}{W}{I}{G}
14 - Sly Asian exposed by detailed examination (8) - ANALYSIS*
16 - Forbearance needed for a card game (8) - PATIENCE [DD]
18 - Obsessive fear — of Greek origin (6) - PHOBIA [E]
22 - Dog had from a shop, alas, a mistake (5,4) - LHASA APSO*
16 - Forbearance needed for a card game (8) - PATIENCE [DD]
18 - Obsessive fear — of Greek origin (6) - PHOBIA [E]
22 - Dog had from a shop, alas, a mistake (5,4) - LHASA APSO*
23 - Take care of a patient (5) - NURSE [E]
24 - Greek Muse, a queen in Upper India initially (6) - U{RANI}A Seems to be an error here Upper India and UA ?
25 - Without limit, trendy, excellent, carrying appeal (8) - {IN}{FIN{IT}E}
26 - Boy chaperones a student to reception room (5) - S{A}{L}ON
27 - Bigamous unionist, tripping, becomes equivocal (9) - AMBIGUO{U}S*
DOWN
1 - Fierce, unending competition — among rodents? (3,4) - RAT RACE [CD]
2 - One who fleeces sheep (7) - SHEARER [E]
3 - A fresh look at consortia reined unreasonably (15) - RECONSIDERATION*
4 - Very happy that story is backed by editor (6) - {ELAT<-}{ED}
5 - Over-optimistic expectation of curing Henry, with flu, sinking (7,8) - WIS{H}FUL THINKING*
6 - Thickened veins create a scare: IV arranged (7) - VARICES*
7 - Measured out portions as available to armymen (7) - RATIONS [E]
10 - The currency to beat (5) - POUND [DD]
15 - Opportunity for a law enforcer in one direction (5) - S{COP}E
16 - Things lying one on top of another, with uninterrupted power supply, lead to vehicle collisions (4-3) - {PILE}-{UPS}
17 - Hard work gives right return — an advantage (7) - {TR<-}{AVAIL}
19 - Mexican dish makes for a rising difficulty: terrible riot ensues (7) - {BUR<-}{RITO*}
24 - Greek Muse, a queen in Upper India initially (6) - U{RANI}A Seems to be an error here Upper India and UA ?
25 - Without limit, trendy, excellent, carrying appeal (8) - {IN}{FIN{IT}E}
26 - Boy chaperones a student to reception room (5) - S{A}{L}ON
27 - Bigamous unionist, tripping, becomes equivocal (9) - AMBIGUO{U}S*
DOWN
1 - Fierce, unending competition — among rodents? (3,4) - RAT RACE [CD]
2 - One who fleeces sheep (7) - SHEARER [E]
3 - A fresh look at consortia reined unreasonably (15) - RECONSIDERATION*
4 - Very happy that story is backed by editor (6) - {ELAT<-}{ED}
5 - Over-optimistic expectation of curing Henry, with flu, sinking (7,8) - WIS{H}FUL THINKING*
6 - Thickened veins create a scare: IV arranged (7) - VARICES*
7 - Measured out portions as available to armymen (7) - RATIONS [E]
10 - The currency to beat (5) - POUND [DD]
15 - Opportunity for a law enforcer in one direction (5) - S{COP}E
16 - Things lying one on top of another, with uninterrupted power supply, lead to vehicle collisions (4-3) - {PILE}-{UPS}
17 - Hard work gives right return — an advantage (7) - {TR<-}{AVAIL}
19 - Mexican dish makes for a rising difficulty: terrible riot ensues (7) - {BUR<-}{RITO*}
20 - Eastern English glass, treated, is everlasting (7) - AG{E}L{E}SS*
21 - Associate with a fairy, one of wealth (6) - {HOB}{NOB}
21 - Associate with a fairy, one of wealth (6) - {HOB}{NOB}
Good morning everyone.
ReplyDeleteHad to Google-search for 22A LHASA APSO and 19D BURRITO. As for the rest, good going.
9A Liveliness of the eastern fairy cut short (6) ESPRIT
Col, only recently you spoke of ESPRIT DE CORPS in the Army. Must be quite nostalgic for you.
24A. Greek Muse, a queen in Upper India initially (6) U-RANI-A. With Upper India initially, won't it be U(RANI)I?
Yes, I did notice your comment on URANIA error.
Richard
Hi Richard, with 24A, I hope the compiler meant UA for Uttaranchal, instead of the literal Upper India reference (UI).
ReplyDeleteHi Bhavan, I am not sure about. Besides, it is Uttarakhand now ! Howeve, the vehicle registration continues with UA.
ReplyDeleteAll said and done, I still feel it is a mistake there.
Richard
Pls read 'I am not sure about that'. And also 'However'.
ReplyDeleteRichard
Yes, mine was just a wild stab at justification : )
ReplyDeleteA neat puzzle, as always, from Sankalak. No scholarly words, no intellectual show-offs, no bells and whistles...soft and soothing crossword!
ReplyDeleteAnd nothing wet or feeble...
ReplyDeleteWell said, Vasana.
ReplyDeleteAnd a crackle of a one-liner from Colonel.
Richard
24 across:
ReplyDeleteU - Upper
RANI - Indian queen
A - 'a' queen
In India I never frequent any restaurant serving continental dishes.
ReplyDeleteHowever, during my visits to the US, either within the city where I stay or during travels we go to Italian/Mexican/etc restaurants where we might get something vegetarian.
Thus it was that I have tasted BURRITO.
The BURRITO is nothing but the chicken/mutton/veg roll's that we get here in India, it has another name as well which is at the tip of my tongue but refusing to come out
ReplyDeleteFRANKIE?
ReplyDeleteShuchi you hit the nail on the head
ReplyDeleteCvasi sir is right. Every Mexican restaurant and a famous chain of restaurants called Taco Bell serve Burritos. Colonel is correct that a burrito is just a chappati (made with maida flour usually) with chicken/beef/vegetables plus shredded cheese, guacamole (pronounced waa-ka-mo-lee), baked beans (turned into a paste), chunks of tomatoes, onions, etc. I think the other name Colonel is thinking of is Enchilada, which is more or less the same as a burrito but with rice added.
ReplyDeleteAll this food talk is making my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteNot just food for thought always. Some diversion here !
ReplyDeleteRichard
@Satya,
ReplyDeleteNot Enchilada, it's a Frankie as brought out by Shuchi