4 answers per commenter (with annotations) upto 6 PM
ACROSS
11 Fit two tables- resolve what's going on between us now (6,2,4)
12 Come on, switch it on again (4,4)
13 Animal is badly ailing (6)
14 Incisive style cut short by sloganeering (9)
15 Romeo remains reckless (4)
16 He was said to be a quick thinker (5)
18 It's cast for healthy returns (3,6)
20 Clamour for an ex PM on radio (5)
23 Exhortation for moderation and to shun a drink (8)
24 Theoretically, a professor's aide (12)
26 Public utility adds dimension in energy space (6,4)
28 Like wearing the cross, perhaps makes waste (5)
30 One in front was terrible (4)
31 Senior pulls beginner off river (4)
32 Spaniard not well, sadly at the bottom (5)
34 They are devastating for one on the run in metros (10)
35 Cologne spray used by ENT specialist (12)
37 A rock for German scientist (8)
39 Snake regularly seen under tree (5)
41 One would be very careful walking over them (9)
42 Evenly metred among half a dozen he composed (5)
45 Method followed not for tax (4)
46 Find out, if it's sectarian fracas (9)
48 Drink up- inside it's so hot (6)
50 Nothing caught when you trawl for fish (8)
51 Trap essentially for gents and later a gentleman, perhaps (12)
DOWN
1 Such talk isn't good at home, grow up (8)
2 It will droop over time for a male (4)
3 Communist leader replacing head of state (5)
4 It is absent there, line not to be quoted (3,3,6)
5 Thrown in play Charlie in cast (4)
6 The way he follows a movie - he is nuts (10)
7 Money one paid to get a drug (8)
8 Keen to get across a tribe (5)
9 Some Oriental aroma- up to no good (6)
10 Announcement giving contrary orders (5,7)
17 Slightly he advances- in a crooked way (9)
19 Hand holding school song (5)
21 Girl's anger about active support (9)
22 Characteristic- Fast to get in teams essentially (9)
25 Alterations not an irregularity for a philosopher (9)
27 Climber having streaks of grey (3,4,5)
29 The bright side of money and protection (6,6)
33 One records novel church feature (4,6)
34 Material perforce not for tailor (5)
36 Wisdom before urban lore, perhaps (8)
38 Lazy at home, act fast (8)
40 Answering wrongly- no war flag (6)
43 Force is relatively wasted (5)
44 Traded keeping constant rate (5)
47 Bet the volcano will erupt (4)
49 Morning- up and about with a fast runner (4)
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49 Morning- up and about with a fast runner (4) MA RE
ReplyDelete18A : It's cast for healthy returns (3,6) NET PROFIT (CD)
ReplyDelete47 Bet the volcano will erupt (4) ANTE (ETNA -VOLCANO <-)
ReplyDelete17A : Slightly he advances- in a crooked way (9) STEALTHILY {STE{A}LTHILY}*
ReplyDeleteOops! It's 17 Down.
DeleteNot correct. What happened to the G?
Delete11A - BATTLE OF WITS - ( FIT TWO TABLES)*
ReplyDelete15A - RASH - R (OMEO) ASH
28A - HASTE - AS + THE*
ReplyDelete35A - LARYNGOSCOPE - COLOGNE SPRAY*
ReplyDelete19D: P(S)ALM
ReplyDelete4D: OFF THE RECORD(CD)
ReplyDeleteVasant, your anno is not correct
DeleteApologies:(OFF)(THERE)(CORD)
DeleteI was wondering whether we should have a rule by which a solver enters all his four answers in one go.
ReplyDeleteread: all his or her
ReplyDeleteGood idea. will enforce it next week onwards
DeleteOnly issue is that , as it is there are enough duplications, the time to publish as a set will only lead to more.
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Delete+1 for posting in a single comment
Delete36D:(SAGA)(CITY)
ReplyDelete33D : One records novel church feature (4,6) ROOD SCREEN {ONE RECORDS}*
ReplyDelete42A: V(ERD)I
ReplyDeleteHalf a dozen= VI
Evenly metred= E R D
13 Nilgai*
ReplyDelete46 Ascertain*
9 Amoral (rev T)
25 Aristotle* (-an)
41A One would be very careful walking over them (9) EGGSHELLS (CD)
ReplyDelete10D Announcement giving contrary orders (5,7) {PRESS} {RELEASE}
29D The bright side of money and protection (6,6) {SILVER} {LINING}
38D Lazy at home, act fast (8) {IN}{DO}LENT}
MB:Is 17A correct? Enu doesn't match
ReplyDelete6 The way he follows a movie - he is nuts (10) PSYCHO PATH
ReplyDeleteVery nice clues . Thanks Arden
ReplyDeleteMy 4
ReplyDelete12A - {ONCE MO}*{RE}
20A - BLARE (~blair)
51A - {(-g)ENT(-s)}{ANGLEMENT*}
40D - ENSIGN (-a)NS(-w)E(-r)ING*
Col If 51 a is right, then I am wrong in MARE 49 D
Delete24 Theoretically, a professor's aide (12) ACADEMIC ALLY
ReplyDelete16 A: FAUST (HP FAST)
ReplyDelete2 D: S(T)AG
5 D: DI(C)E
49 D: PUMA
ReplyDelete28A- HASTE
ReplyDeleteLike- As
Wearing- container
(The)*
H(AS)TE
Def.- Makes waste (as in Haste makes waste)
34 They are devastating for one on the run in metros (10) C (A) (LAM) ITIES
ReplyDeleteCompensated for MARE - 49 A
ReplyDeleteRam you cannot compensate for a wrong answer. You need to correct the wrong answer
DeleteOK Sir, Noted for future guidance. CGB has already given the answer.
DeleteLam - escape from prison
ReplyDeletemetros - cities
It is really a bonanza to get a jumbo from Arden.. Brilliant crossie.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
Delete+1
DeleteI set up the grid and tried to flll in.
ReplyDeleteIn the grid above 17dn has 9 cells but the answer MB has given is STEALTHILY (10).
I am yet to resolve the issue.
I am not using AcrossLite but set up the above grid on a software.
MB's answer is wrong
DeleteIt's a devious clue :P
Delete:)
DeleteBefore looking at it I will enter three, by withdrawing the fourth which I had intended to place:
ReplyDelete14a Incisive style cut short by sloganeering (9) TREN[d]CHANT
22d Characteristic- Fast to get in teams essentially (9) L(IN E A M)ENT
25d Alterations not an irregularity for a philosopher (9) ARISTOTLE
ARISTOTLE already solved by Ajeesh at 11:01
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ReplyDelete32 Spaniard not well, sadly at the bottom (5) -spa NADIR*
39 Snake regularly seen under tree (5) ASP + .E.N
1 D Such talk isn't good at home, grow up (8) BAD IN AGE
17 D Slightly he advances- in a crooked way (9) S(LENDER)LY
34 d crepe- (perforce- for)*
ReplyDelete43 d gaunt g aunt
ReplyDelete44 d s(c) old
ReplyDelete26 a powe(d) er room
ReplyDeleteMy fourth
ReplyDelete30a One in front was terrible (4) I VAN
3dn: BENIN
ReplyDeleteLENIN with 'head' replaced
Definition: State (it is a country in Africa)
Having solved a Jumbo 21x21 for the first time, feeling exalted. A superb crossword. Some clues really brought a smile.only doubt is on 3 D.
ReplyDelete8dn: ACUTE
ReplyDelete{AC}ross with {UTE} (tribe)
Definition: keen
45A:CESS {(-pro)CESS} , Defn: Tax
ReplyDelete48A: {C {UP} OLA} ; CUPOLA
7D: DOPAMINE { M ONE PAID}* ; Defn. Drug
21D: PATRONAGE ; { PAT {R {ON} AGE }
sorry, 21 d should read as { PAT {R{ON}AGE}}
ReplyDelete50a: DRAGONET
ReplyDelete{DRAG NET} catching {O}
Definition: fish
37across: EINSTEIN .( DC)
ReplyDelete50 across: DRAGONET : DRAG_O_NET-- Trawl, Nothing- O-
7acorss: DOPAMINE
DIOAMINE_- M _ONE PAID_ anagram
ReplyDeleteSorry: TYPO: DOPAMINE
ReplyDelete27d: OLD MAN'S BEARD
ReplyDeleteCD (having streaks of grey)
Definition: Climber (it is a climbing shrub)
That's a DD
DeleteFantastic crossie from ARDEN- Jumbo Jumped for joy-- satisfaction!!
ReplyDeleteI liked LARYNGOSCOPE< NET PROFIT immensely-- very imaginatively clued and of course: BATTLE OF WITS ! Keep 'em coming ARDEN !!
My ;last and fourth: PATRONAGE== girl- PAT- RAGE- active_ON-- support: Patronage
ReplyDeleteI had posted DRAGONET just a minute before you, so you could do one more!
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DeleteAnno not completely correct
DeleteA jumbo treat from Arden indeed - thank you to the setter and to DG for putting it up here.
ReplyDeleteAbhay:If that be so, so be it! Here it is: 48across CUPOLA --COLA and UP_ CUPOLA_ a cauldron for hot brewing for witches ? Is COLA, a brand or a drink generically?
ReplyDeleteLast two for a latecomer
ReplyDeleteAcross 23 and 31
2 d was my COD ;-)
ReplyDelete23 BEVERAGE ( be average-a)
ReplyDelete31 EDER ( elder - l (learner) )
I had filed in O(-l)DER which works as well
Deletethanks Arden ..
ReplyDeleteNice clues. Thanks Arden.
ReplyDelete3D - Is it Lenin or Benin?
ReplyDeleteLenin in my view
DeleteCommunist leader = Definition = LENIN
replacing head of state = (-b+l)LENIN
Lenin as per wordplay
DeleteThanks Col & Ajeesh. I had a doubt because Abhay(2:02) put it as BENIN.
DeleteSorry Col Sir @ 11:46 & 12:26
ReplyDeleteSorry Vasant @ 11:25.
As I was busy with my guests (till now). couldn't respond and correct the mistake in 17D clue.
Let me see if I can get right.
Typo : 'get it right'
Delete17A : Slightly he advances- in a crooked way (9) SLENDERLY Def : Slightly.
DeleteNot able to annotate it. Anybody to my rescue pl?!
Well, got it. {S{LENDER}LY}
DeleteThanks, Arden for a wonderful jumbo. :)
DeleteMy sincere apologies. I didn't notice that Raghu had already given the correct answer for 17 Down @ 12:54
Delete10D- Press Release
ReplyDeleteWhat is the function of 'Contrary' in the clue?
Press and Release are contrary to each other
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ReplyDeletePlease post your views on the IXL website. I will repost your deliberations if you tell me as to how you have ascertained that some had only one wrong answer and some others had two wrong answers and so on
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