Solution to 17D 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.
Open for anyone to answer, if not solved by 1 PM.
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1 Save clipping right away (6) EXCEPT EXCErPT
4 In my opinion, a sibling relationship hinges around love, ultimately (2,1,3,2) AS I SEE IT {A}{SIS}{TI{lovE}E<=}
9 Felt negative about securing tender (6) GENTLE [T<=]
10 Burned out, overwhelmed by study class (8) TUTORIAL {T{OUT*}RIAL}
11 Perhaps rebellious groups - artists taking on the Establishment? (3-11) PRE-RAPHAELITES {PERHAPS}* over {RA} and {ELITE} &lit Not sure of anno See comments
14 Set of three display cycles (4) TRIO (+t)RIO(-t)
16 Impress and others start to honour (4) ETCH {ETC}{Ho...r}
18 Method adopted by partner crossing hill before finish of car race (5,5) MOTOR RALLY {MO}{TOR}{ALLY} (Addendum - {MO}{TOR}{caR}{ALLY} - See comments)
21 Lowly deal for me, broadcasting this game (6-2-6) FOLLOW-MY-LEADER 'Isn't it Follow the leader' ? See comments
23 Local face of Opposition heralding change in Washington is above suspicion (8) INNOCENT {INN}{Op...n}{CENT}
25 Large grenade, when activated blew up Grenade, when activated outside entrance to library, blew up (8) ENLARGED {GRENADE}* over {Li...y} See comments
26 Set my clue for "College or gymnasium" (6) LYCEUM*
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1 Emotionally intense, nerdy guys regularly let out (4) EDGY {nErD+GuYs}
2 Smart, captivating, Telugu acting legend's command (7) CONTROL {CO{NTR}OL}
3 Heartless rival deviously putting on act set one against the other (8) POLARISE {PO{RIvAL*}SE}
5 A tradition to take time off from walk for some meat pastry (7,4) SAUSAGE ROLL {A}{USAGE} in {StROLL}
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7 Bouncer! English win scoring boundary at the end (7) EVICTOR {E}{VICTORy}
8 Spooner saying "Pen British politician's unbelievable account" (4,5) TALL STORY (~stall tory to tall story)
12 Maestro earns name after a class act (11) PERFORMANCE {A{N}CE}<=}{PER}{FORM}
13 Fish felled with tail cut off! How long will it survive? (5,4) SHELF LIFE {FISH+FELLEd}*
15 Polish Solidarity gheraos illegal bar (8) URBANITY {U{BAR*}NITY}
17 Officer: "Hell hath no bounds" (7) C?L?N?L (Addendum - COLONEL {COLON}{hELl} - See comments)
19 Occupants of fleet identify current with tailwinds (3,4) LEE TIDE [T]
22 Durable design for locks? (4) PERM [DD] [CD] See comments
Reference List
Right = R, Artists = RA, Method adopted = MO(Modus operandi), Large = L, Time = T, Vessel = SS, English = E, Name = N
11a &lit!!
ReplyDeleteEstablishment:elite
Groups and taking on :containers.
+1
Delete18a typo. R missing
ReplyDeleteDef is only race.
DeleteCorrect. Definition is race
Delete25A. has been corrected in the online version. The corrected clue reads as Grenade, when activated outside entrance to library, blew up (8)
ReplyDeleteBTW, I thought the published clue(print) was fair.
Delete21A. Chambers lists "follow-my-leader"
ReplyDelete22D. is a Cryptic Definition and not a DD
ReplyDelete24A. Definition is "in the manner of a woodpecker". PISCINE (Fish-like) - S(alamander)
ReplyDelete:(Colon) hell - no bounds (el) meaning officer
ReplyDeleteWell done Maya
DeleteWell done Maya Kamath
DeleteVladimir was not EDGY. He was Extra-C. Cool and in full CONTROL of himself. GENTLE...
ReplyDeleteTUTORIALS he had received many in the past.
He adjusted his laptop to get ENLARGED letters.
He thought: 'AS I SEE IT my PERFORMANCE should be good.'
A TALL STORY?
What happened next?
+1 Eagerly awaiting the conclusion
DeleteHis appetite increased as he looked at the SAUSAGE ROLL. Then he wondered if was too INNOCENT to overestimate his SHELF LIFE. But he is convinced the LEE TIDE will help. 😁
DeleteImagining himself to be the COLONEL Vladimir drove as though he was in a MOTOR RALLY.
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ReplyDelete24a definition, annotation not clear. Can somebody clarify? What is the Woodpecker there for? According to link woodpecker is picinae.
ReplyDeletePicine is the adjective meaning of, relating to or like a woodpecker. Like feline is for cats and equine for horses. Piscine is the adjective meaning of or like fishes
DeleteFish like:piscine
DeleteSalamanders head:s
Dropped:deleted
In the manner of (like) woodpecker:picine
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picine
ReplyDeleteLooks like the word comes from Picus, son of Saturn, according to Roman mythology, turned into a woodpecker by Circe: the woodpecker genus. - from Chambers 1998 version.
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ReplyDeleteThe other day we had a thread in the blog about having more 'Friday-rules' days in every week.
ReplyDeleteI am just thinking out loud after the latest two grids:
How about a day with solutions provided with annotation challenge🤔
Like:
DeleteACROSS
1 Save clipping right away (6) EXCEPT?
4 In my opinion, a sibling relationship hinges around love, ultimately (2,1,3,2) AS I SEE IT?
9 Felt negative about securing tender (6) GENTLE?
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Reference list:
? = annotations.
Rao Pilla. Clipping is EXCERPT - R(right) is Except. Definition is Save (eg:- They found all items of jewellery save one). AS I SEE IT. A+SIS(sibling) + TIE(relationship) reversed (hinges) around lov(E) (love ultimately). Def: In my opinion. Gentle is a reverse hidden word. f(ELT NEG)ative <<<. Reversal indicator is about and containment indicator is securing. Definition is Tender.
DeleteI just took the part as an example for my suggestion. Sorry about the confusion.
DeleteTough today. Did not get
ReplyDeletePICINE and PRERAPHAELITES.
My fav - COLONEL, SAUSAGE ROLL, URBANITY.
Thx Avtaar.
Thx Gowri
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