ACROSS
1 A fine story about law and trial... (10) AFFLICTION {A}{F}{F{L}ICTION}
6 ...awarded by government, a very encouraging start (4) GAVE Acrostic
10 Every individual can take the road in front, it’s accessible (9) REACHABLE {R}{EACH}{ABLE}
11 It’s drag in the middle of sermon (5) SCOURdiSCOURse
12 Villain at set wants lead role and exposure (13) DEMONSTRATION {DEMON}{ST{Role}ATION}
14 New notebook (4) MINT {MI}{NT}
15 Unexpected trip, one to the front; college dropout forced by new order (7-3) UNHOPED-FOR {UN}{HOP}{FORcED}*
17 One's having haemorrhages (10) NOSEBLEEDS {ONES}* [RA]
21 Bills for cooler perhaps with taxes cut out (4) ACTS {AC}{TaxeS}
23 Stylistic device in play to show actor in myriad forms (8,5) DRAMATIC IRONY*
25 A merchant always stores stock at source for gain (5) AMASS Acrostic
26 Providing proof of old boys in private getting sloshed (9) PROBATIVE {OB} in {PRIVATE}*
27 Animation featured in electronic network (4) ELAN {E}{LAN}
28 Agent counters issue with friend in private (10) PERSONALLY {REP<=}{SON}{ALLY}
DOWN
1 Reduction in margin debt worked out (10) ABRIDGMENT*
2 Pieces of garments will be distributed by 1st of February (9) FRAGMENTS {Fe...y}{GARMENTS*}
3 Assassin handcuffed, arrested and under control (2,4) IN HAND [T]
4 Neighbour is a superman, controls bad elements primarily (7) TIBETAN {TI{Bad}{El...s}TAN}
5 Nights out at shooting range arranged by Herb (7) OREGANO {shOOting+RANGE}*
7 Fuss frequently on Rani’s crown (5) ADORN {ADO}{RaNi}
8 Detailed forward from peer (4) EARL EARLy
9 Aim of a policeman’s to hold anger (6) ASPIRE {A}{SP}{IRE}
13 Group of church elders deliver prayers containing eight bits, one is absent (10) PRESBYTERY {PRaYERS}* over {BYTE}
16 Influence a criminal! (9) FACTORIAL {FACTOR}{1}{AL}
18 Bold undergarments, extremely sexy (6) BRASSY {BRAS}{SexY}
19 Once big, now a model (7) EXAMPLE {EX}{AMPLE}
20 Plan to infiltrate mafia head’s top squad through evil agents (7) DAIMONS {D{AIM}ON}{Sq..d}
22 One in dry area, a big man in Netherlands (6) TITAAN {T{1}T}{A}{AN}
23 Frequently dare army at crisis (5) DRAMA {DaRe+ArMy+At}
24 Face read incorrectly (4) DARE*
GRID
1 A fine story about law and trial... (10) AFFLICTION {A}{F}{F{L}ICTION}
6 ...awarded by government, a very encouraging start (4) GAVE Acrostic
10 Every individual can take the road in front, it’s accessible (9) REACHABLE {R}{EACH}{ABLE}
11 It’s drag in the middle of sermon (5) SCOUR
12 Villain at set wants lead role and exposure (13) DEMONSTRATION {DEMON}{ST{R
14 New notebook (4) MINT {MI}{NT}
15 Unexpected trip, one to the front; college dropout forced by new order (7-3) UNHOPED-FOR {UN}{HOP}{FOR
17 One's having haemorrhages (10) NOSEBLEEDS {ONES}* [RA]
21 Bills for cooler perhaps with taxes cut out (4) ACTS {AC}{T
23 Stylistic device in play to show actor in myriad forms (8,5) DRAMATIC IRONY*
25 A merchant always stores stock at source for gain (5) AMASS Acrostic
26 Providing proof of old boys in private getting sloshed (9) PROBATIVE {OB} in {PRIVATE}*
27 Animation featured in electronic network (4) ELAN {E}{LAN}
28 Agent counters issue with friend in private (10) PERSONALLY {REP<=}{SON}{ALLY}
DOWN
1 Reduction in margin debt worked out (10) ABRIDGMENT*
2 Pieces of garments will be distributed by 1st of February (9) FRAGMENTS {F
3 Assassin handcuffed, arrested and under control (2,4) IN HAND [T]
4 Neighbour is a superman, controls bad elements primarily (7) TIBETAN {TI{B
5 Nights out at shooting range arranged by Herb (7) OREGANO {
7 Fuss frequently on Rani’s crown (5) ADORN {ADO}{R
8 Detailed forward from peer (4) EARL EARL
9 Aim of a policeman’s to hold anger (6) ASPIRE {A}{SP}{IRE}
13 Group of church elders deliver prayers containing eight bits, one is absent (10) PRESBYTERY {PR
16 Influence a criminal! (9) FACTORIAL {FACTOR}{1}{AL}
18 Bold undergarments, extremely sexy (6) BRASSY {BRAS}{S
19 Once big, now a model (7) EXAMPLE {EX}{AMPLE}
20 Plan to infiltrate mafia head’s top squad through evil agents (7) DAIMONS {D{AIM}ON}{S
22 One in dry area, a big man in Netherlands (6) TITAAN {T{1}T}{A}{AN}
23 Frequently dare army at crisis (5) DRAMA {D
24 Face read incorrectly (4) DARE*
GRID
Off to U.S. tonight. Comments when possible at odd hours. Certainly will follow CW and blog.
ReplyDeleteWhich part of US? I will be in Austin Texas from 04 Jun
DeleteYou can have an S&B meet there. There would be a few followers of the blog there.
DeleteWill try and look up Veer Dhandapani, who used to comment here earlier, provided he is still in Austin.
DeleteHappy journey, Paddy!
DeleteHave a great trip, Paddy!
DeleteSafe journey sir !
DeleteThank you LV.
DeleteHave a great trip Paddy.
DeleteBon voyage, Paddy!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your wishes. Shall tyr to keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteCol. , I will be in NJ close to Newark airport. My whatsapp will be active. Pl. do keep in touch. How long is your stay?
Will be there till 16 Sep
DeleteWill try to keep in touch. Will be leaving back on 5th Aug.
ReplyDeleteBon voyage, Padds
ReplyDeleteBon voyage, Paddy. Have a great sojourn.
ReplyDeleteAfterdark has produced a dark crossword today, as in. Dark fils, dark comedy etc!