Solution to 1D has been deliberately left unsolved and is to be answered only by a non-regular/novice commenter, with proper annotation. Those who have answered earlier in the week, please give others a chance.
ACROSS
6 Lead factor (5) CAUSE [DD]
7 Foolishly treated, as if holy (8) OAFISHLY*
10 Talk about lease of property (7) CHATTEL {CHAT}{LET<=}
11 A short way to stop army at sea — it’s on a ship (7) YARDARM {Y{A}RD}ARM*}
12 Character in comics — wrong to expose innards (7) OMICRON {cOMICs}{wRONg}
13 Artists recreated 'Artemis' (7) MAESTRI*
14 Part of trailer-coach enters, collects, leaves (3-8) TEA-STRAINER {TEAS{TRAIN}ER} Loved this clue
19 Harry sat near a star (7) ANTARES*
21 Rejects, love handles cheese cloth (7) TAFFETA {FAT<=}{FETA}
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23 Scientist gets a day in a month (7) RAMADAN {RAM{A}{D}AN}
25 Group in front made a move (7) CASTLED {CAST}{LED}
26 Became a bit taller, did you say? That’s terrible! (8) GRUESOME (~ grew some)
27 Birds from head to toe by a famous collage artist (5) ERNST (-t)ERNS(+t)T
DOWN
1 Saint’s support for say, Krishna the artist (8)?U?A?I?T (Addendum - MURALIST {MURALI}{ST} - See comments)
2 Man approaches court, or is it to harass (6) HECTOR {HE}{CT}{OR}
3 Propagates growth, after election could be in seat (10) POLLINATES {POLL}{IN+SEAT}*
4 Forty five? Voter turnout is doubtful (4) IFFY {FortY+FIve}*
5 Works without interest, is easily influenced (6) PLIANT {PL{I}ANT}
6 Safeguard businesses which are running (6) COCOON {CO}{CO}{ON}
8 Egg breaks, issue for a theatre person (7) SURGEON {S{URGE}ON}
9 Manoeuvre, after midnight there is scope (5) AMBITgAMBIT
13 Lunch coupon provides sustenance (4,6) MEAL TICKET {MEAL}{TICKET}
15 Minimize a game (7) ABRIDGE {A}{BRIDGE}
16 Spreading lies, stop, call for some wine (8) RIESLING {RI{LIES*}NG}
17 One inside the shed is a child (5) BAIRN {BA{1}RN}
18 Group sex — one’s upto no good (6) BANDIT {BAND}{IT}
20 Boy has money, Bill goes for sound quality (6) TIMBRE {TIM}{BREad}
22 Gun supports, nothing to secure (6) FASTEN {STEN}<=>{FA}
24 One on one, there is some infusion of gas (4) NEON [T]
Reference List
Day = D, Court = CT, Interest = I, Business = CO, Sex = IT, Bill = AD, Nothing = FA(Fanny Adams)
6 Lead factor (5) CAUSE [DD]
7 Foolishly treated, as if holy (8) OAFISHLY*
10 Talk about lease of property (7) CHATTEL {CHAT}{LET<=}
11 A short way to stop army at sea — it’s on a ship (7) YARDARM {Y{A}RD}ARM*}
12 Character in comics — wrong to expose innards (7) OMICRON {
13 Artists recreated 'Artemis' (7) MAESTRI*
14 Part of trailer-coach enters, collects, leaves (3-8) TEA-STRAINER {TEAS{TRAIN}ER} Loved this clue
19 Harry sat near a star (7) ANTARES*
21 Rejects, love handles cheese cloth (7) TAFFETA {FAT<=}{FETA}
25 Group in front made a move (7) CASTLED {CAST}{LED}
26 Became a bit taller, did you say? That’s terrible! (8) GRUESOME (~ grew some)
27 Birds from head to toe by a famous collage artist (5) ERNST (-t)ERNS(+t)T
DOWN
1 Saint’s support for say, Krishna the artist (8)
2 Man approaches court, or is it to harass (6) HECTOR {HE}{CT}{OR}
3 Propagates growth, after election could be in seat (10) POLLINATES {POLL}{IN+SEAT}*
4 Forty five? Voter turnout is doubtful (4) IFFY {F
5 Works without interest, is easily influenced (6) PLIANT {PL{I}ANT}
6 Safeguard businesses which are running (6) COCOON {CO}{CO}{ON}
8 Egg breaks, issue for a theatre person (7) SURGEON {S{URGE}ON}
9 Manoeuvre, after midnight there is scope (5) AMBIT
13 Lunch coupon provides sustenance (4,6) MEAL TICKET {MEAL}{TICKET}
15 Minimize a game (7) ABRIDGE {A}{BRIDGE}
16 Spreading lies, stop, call for some wine (8) RIESLING {RI{LIES*}NG}
18 Group sex — one’s upto no good (6) BANDIT {BAND}{IT}
22 Gun supports, nothing to secure (6) FASTEN {STEN}<=>{FA}
24 One on one, there is some infusion of gas (4) NEON [T]
Reference List
Day = D, Court = CT, Interest = I, Business = CO, Sex = IT, Bill = AD, Nothing = FA(Fanny Adams)
Dr RKE's TalePiece
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1D {MURALI}{ST}
ReplyDeleteVery good solve.
Delete+1
DeleteLove the wordplay. I think say is not required. Lovely clue
DeleteRAMADAN was fast approaching.
ReplyDeleteUnder the bright NEON light Razack unFASTENed the TAFFETA bag in which he had hidden the stones.
Myriad thoughts ran in his mind...
Have I OAFISHLY stolen?
Will my parents view this as a GRUESOME act outside the AMBIT of family norms?
I am neither a thief nor a BANDIT...
BECAUSE I took these in a spur of the moment should I return them?
Did Razack return the stones?
What happened next?
Getting to a climax,CGB?
ReplyDeletePaddy, we all see TV soaps. What can come to an end in ten episodes drags on to ten solid years!
DeleteI am sure CGB will have an ace up his sleeves!
MURALI + ST = muralist.
ReplyDeleteToo far -fetched ! Is Murali another name for Krishna the artist? Is it a dictionary word ? IFFY ,doubtful ,ok. A bit of convoluted word play. MAESTRI is a clever way to pluralise maestros. GRUESOME grew some . Nice homophobic clue.
Had a bit ofhead scratching today, but enjoyed. Thanks , Arden
Murali is another name for Lord Krishna(Murlidhar.. You must have come across. Murali meaning flute) . Artist is definition for Muralist
DeleteMuralidhar to be exact or Murali Krishna ref to that aspect of krishna, Murali refers to the flute only.
DeleteCorrect. Muralidhar(one who holds flute) is often shortened to Murali.
DeleteOne of my cousins was named Muralidhar but is called Murali by one and all. He was officially called Muralidhar Iyer and he abbreviated it to M. D. Iyer. We used to tease him as Monkey Donkey Iyer...
Delete,19A what's the roll of Harry?
ReplyDeleteAny sort of indicator?
Yes. It is the anagram indicator.
DeleteA vigorous work-out today. Very satisfying! Thank you, Arden.
ReplyDeleteHarry in the clue is personal name. In wordplay it is a verb meaning harass, worry, trouble which acts suitably as an snag ind.
ReplyDeleteSuperb puzzle!
ReplyDeleteExcellent puzzle today.. thoroughly enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteThank you CV sir
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