Solution to 24D 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
1 What model might be doing in an advantageous position? (7,6) SITTING PRETTY [C&DD]
9 Hot author taking off clothes in affair (9) HAPPENING {H}{AP{PEN}ING}
11 General reviewed an edition about onset of war (10) NATIONWIDE {AN+EDITION}* over {War}
14 Sweet is whipped cream containing a hint of lime (7) CARAMEL {C{A}RAME*}{Lime}
16 Nice clips extensively covering astronomical event (7) ECLIPSE [T]
17 African union also overwhelmed by recurrent trouble (7) UGANDAN {U}{G{AND}AN<=}
21 Consider losing kilo to get lean (4) THIN THINk
22 Producer from India touring Paris and Rome (10) IMPRESARIO {I}{PARIS+ROME}*
25 Lecturer cheats around, chasing extremely naive chicks (9) NESTLINGS {ST{L}INGS}<=>{NaivE}
26 Finish with excising bit of tumour in sinew (3,2) END ON tENDON
27 Fiends and deceivers disregarding independent activists (13) DEMONSTRATORS {DEMONS}{TRAiTORS}
DOWN
2 Tiring exercises over bicycle, finally getting lighter (7) IGNITER {IGNIT{b...lE}R*}
3 Perfect dress a lot admire (6-4) TAILOR-MADE*
5 Ripped male models firing lady's fantasy (4,5) PIPE DREAM {RIPPED+MAlE}*
6 Inquire about touring Vatican days before holiday (4) EVES {SE{V}E<=}
7 Settling with pint, guy relaxed (5,2) TYING UP*
8 Device used in emergency to track one criminal abducting victim (5,6) PANIC BUTTON {PAN}{1}{C{BUTT}ON}
10 Back of ankle got swollen up? Hope you recover quickly! (3,4,4) GET WELL SOON {a..lE+GOT+SWOLLEN}*
13 Rests after century, breaking the English record without any problems (5,5) CLEA N SHEET {LEANS}<=>{C} and {THE+E}*
15 Explosive devices with cap of metal found in fields (9) LANDMINES {L{AND}{Me..l}INES}
18 In disagreement with associate backing lie to prosecute (2,5) AT ISSUE {A}{SIT<=}{SUE}
23 One getting out of bed in underwear is erotic (5) RISER [T]
24 Chapter on painting about Greek muse of history (4) ?L?O (Addendum - CLIO {C}{OIL<=} See comments)
Reference List
New = N, Hot = H, Large = L, Grand = G, Union = U, Kilo = K, India = I, Lecturer = L, Independent = I, Heroin = H, Lady = L, Victim = BUTT, Century = C, Associate = A, English = E, Chapter = C
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ReplyDeleteI searched the net and learnt the linkage to pride.The rainbow flag, also known as the gay pride flag or simply pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride and LGBT social movements.
Delete24 A : CLIO {C}{OIL<=}
ReplyDeleteGood one there- the clue and more so the solve.
ReplyDeleteWe are sitting petty. It's happening for nationwide enjoyment! We are demonstrators in support of celebrating Dr.X week. It's tailor made for us- eager solvers. Of course there will be a few landmines around. But by now we have the know-how (nohow?- new to me) to avoid them.
ReplyDeleteGood one Paddy!
DeleteGreat!!!! & to think u keep saying u don't write!!! 👍👍👍
DeletePaddy, nice to see the write up. Keep writing.
DeleteThank you all. It was just inspiration from Dr.X and his unusually quick CW.
DeleteNice collection of words made it easy.
Nice one Paddy
DeleteThank you Vasant. I thought you had not seen it.
DeleteRead landmines= Red herrings
ReplyDeleteEnjoyable puzzle. My COD 9A HAPPENING
ReplyDeleteEasy by Dr.X standards.
ReplyDeleteThrilled to solve so quickly.
Thanx Doc & Thanx Paddy!!!
Gowri is right. Easy by dr.X standards. But solving was an enjoyable exercise. My COD is panic button.
ReplyDeleteClues 1a, 9a, 5d & 23d typical of Dr X!
ReplyDelete24 D, chapter =c, painting = oil (reversed), CLIO= Greek muse of history
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