ACROSS
1 What one might do to plan for a journey? Keep one’s self-control (3,1,4) GET A GRIP [DD]
5 Drags box aboard steamer (6) SCUFFS {S{CUFF}S}
10 Arrest maniacs around bar (5) STUNT {NUTS<=}{T}
11 Made an effort to entice fantastic date to hug (9) ATTEMPTED {AT{TEMPT}ED*}
12 Couple of articles on a menu worried literary club (9) ATHENAEUM {A}{THE}{A+MENU}*
13 Expert collecting line of Dutch earthenware (5) DELFT {DE{L}FT}
14 Yahoo blocking attempt to exit the system (3,3) LOG OUT {LO{GO}UT}
15 Charge after spotted bird (7) SAWBILL {SAW}{BILL}
18 Get safely through or die horribly in stampede (4,3) RIDE OUT {R{DIE*}OUT}
20 Fish cutlet prepared (6) CUTTLE*
22 She might cruelly shower no love! (5) SHREW SHoWER* Semi&lit
24 Alcohol-drinking exploit ending in disgrace for royal warder (9) BEEFEATER {BEE{FEAT}{d...cE}R}
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25 Local supporters? (3,6) BAR STOOLS [CD]
26 Severely criticize cook (5) ROAST [DD]
27 Circumspect about extremely cavalier rallying call (3,3) WAR CRY {WAR{Ca...eR}Y}
28 A schemer spins a fine yarn (8) CASHMERE*
DOWN
1 Silly boring ass, primarily breaking silence! (6) GASBAG {GA{Si..y}{Bo...g}{Ass}G} Semi&lit
2 Neighbour to romance daughter! Hope for the best (5,4) TOUCH WOOD {TOUCH}{WOO}{D}
3 Enter geyser to land up in trouble? (3,4,3,5) GET INTO HOT WATER [DD]
4 Where eggs might be most worthless (7) INANEST {IN A NEST}
6 What aliens might do to become realistic? (4,4,2,5) COME DOWN TO EARTH [DD]
7 Deadly characters in tiff at alehouse (5) FATAL [T]
8 Calmly start to elope with boyfriend in secret (8) SEDATELY {S{El..e}{DATE}LY}
9 Perplexes ones at cricket ground (6) STUMPS [DD]
16 Nervous new amateur implicated in woeful lies (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE {IL{LATE}{A}SE*}
17 First to contradict nasty boss in bank! It can set off a quarrel? (8) CROSSBOW {Co...t}{RO{BOSS*}W} How so?
19 Child about to show disapproval as well (2,4) TO BOOT {TO{BOO}T}
20 Terrible aches led top defender to leave football club (7) CHELSEA {ACHES+LEd}*
21 Thrash wife? Hard in practice (6) WRITHE {W}{RIT{H}E}
23 Professor, are rhinos somewhat closer to extinction? (5) RARER [T]
GRID
1 What one might do to plan for a journey? Keep one’s self-control (3,1,4) GET A GRIP [DD]
5 Drags box aboard steamer (6) SCUFFS {S{CUFF}S}
10 Arrest maniacs around bar (5) STUNT {NUTS<=}{T}
11 Made an effort to entice fantastic date to hug (9) ATTEMPTED {AT{TEMPT}ED*}
12 Couple of articles on a menu worried literary club (9) ATHENAEUM {A}{THE}{A+MENU}*
13 Expert collecting line of Dutch earthenware (5) DELFT {DE{L}FT}
15 Charge after spotted bird (7) SAWBILL {SAW}{BILL}
20 Fish cutlet prepared (6) CUTTLE*
22 She might cruelly shower no love! (5) SHREW SH
24 Alcohol-drinking exploit ending in disgrace for royal warder (9) BEEFEATER {BEE{FEAT}{
26 Severely criticize cook (5) ROAST [DD]
27 Circumspect about extremely cavalier rallying call (3,3) WAR CRY {WAR{C
28 A schemer spins a fine yarn (8) CASHMERE*
DOWN
1 Silly boring ass, primarily breaking silence! (6) GASBAG {GA{S
2 Neighbour to romance daughter! Hope for the best (5,4) TOUCH WOOD {TOUCH}{WOO}{D}
3 Enter geyser to land up in trouble? (3,4,3,5) GET INTO HOT WATER [DD]
4 Where eggs might be most worthless (7) INANEST {IN A NEST}
6 What aliens might do to become realistic? (4,4,2,5) COME DOWN TO EARTH [DD]
7 Deadly characters in tiff at alehouse (5) FATAL [T]
8 Calmly start to elope with boyfriend in secret (8) SEDATELY {S{E
9 Perplexes ones at cricket ground (6) STUMPS [DD]
16 Nervous new amateur implicated in woeful lies (3,2,4) ILL AT EASE {IL{LATE}{A}SE*}
17 First to contradict nasty boss in bank! It can set off a quarrel? (8) CROSSBOW {C
19 Child about to show disapproval as well (2,4) TO BOOT {TO{BOO}T}
20 Terrible aches led top defender to leave football club (7) CHELSEA {ACHES+LE
21 Thrash wife? Hard in practice (6) WRITHE {W}{RIT{H}E}
23 Professor, are rhinos somewhat closer to extinction? (5) RARER [T]
GRID
Nice crossie.
ReplyDelete15-letter clues are simple and made life easy!
Thanks Doc!
Thanks KKR! :)
DeleteYes, both long ones fell easily without getting us into hot water!
Delete+1
Delete17d quarrel or bolt is an arrow used in crossbow
ReplyDeleteWow! Didn't know that
DeleteYes that's correct Prasad. Quarrel is a square-headed arrow used in a crossbow.
DeleteGood one Doc. & great solving Prasad.
DeleteWow from me too!
DeleteBolt I knew, quarrel I didn't
DeleteFelt bad about missing Beefeater, though had been to Tower of London and saw and read about them.
ReplyDeleteDoctor never disappoints, touch wood!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Paddy! :)
DeleteGood cluing and nice grid Doc. Enjoyed solving.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karthik! :)
DeleteLovely grid and enjoyable solve! Thanks Doc.
ReplyDeleteBTW a small doubt in 16Dn anno {IL{LATE}{A}SE*}.....LATE = ?
Thanks MB! late= new (as in recent developments, late news, new information)
DeleteYes, I get it now. Thanks once again Doc.
DeleteLovely Crossie!Nuances of the language exploited to the hilt!Thanks Dr. X for a super puzzle!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Vasant! :)
Delete24A had no clue of the word!
ReplyDelete16D I see,Late =New
25A Most tricky clue! Didn't connect bar to Local tho' me an EX-Navy!
Mast enjoyable, solving this Xword! Thanks Doc!
Thanks! :)
DeleteSo we have all 3 wings of the Armed forces represented here. Col. Of The Army, MB from Air Force and CDRG from Navy.
DeleteLet's give them our salute!
ReplyDeleteI think Arden is also from Armed forces.
ReplyDeleteArden was in the Merchant Navy
DeleteOh! I must have got confused.
DeleteThank you for the salute! Let me introduce myself.
ReplyDeleteI am Cdr. Ganapathi, 89 and retired from IN in 1981.
Have been solving Xwords for many years tho'not regular and is nowhere near your class!
89!Salute to you commander!
DeleteGlad to hear from you Cdr Ganapathi. Where are you located Sir. You retired in 81 and was commissioned only in 76
DeleteA wonderfully knitted crossie, Doc ! When I see your name as the compiler, I rub my hands in glee to be ready for a delectable presentation ! Like eating a delicious jalebi ! ATHENAEUM is a new word for me !
DeleteThe beauty of THCC Family is that it has a nice blend of eclectic and cosmopolitan folks from all professions and ages . Somehow , I had a feeling that cryptic crosswords are more popular among doctora , armed forces and accountants ! I had a dermatologist and gynec ( who had delivered my two kids and also done an operation on my wife) as friends who were avid solvers. Many days were spent together with them , exchanging views.
Thanks Raju for the kind words! There should be a (hopefully pleasant) surprise for you tomorrow :)
DeleteReally?!!!!
DeleteYes Paddy! :)
DeleteRaju et al,
DeleteThe pleasure continues...