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Part-B:
Fill in the blanks with a clue number e.g. 5d, 17a, etc.
Enjoy.
In this Puzzle, Part- B is optional.
ReplyDeleteSolvers may solve the rest of the puzzle as a regular crossword.
ReplyDeleteI expect that many solvers won't related to Part-B.
ReplyDeleterelate
Delete22D; LESSON <<<T
ReplyDelete8D: B(UR)N
DeleteSome clues have a blank at the end. The blanks are to be filled in with a clue number.
ReplyDeleteThis puzzle has gotten really really lucky with the timing (of being published).
ReplyDelete19a EXACTOR
ReplyDeletedef: tax collector
(ex)(actor)
1d GUNS N ROSES
Deletedef: band (theme)
(ns + surgeons)* (ns from frequently nose)
10d THE END
Deletedef: conclusion of the movie
pa(th)os scr(ee)ned sple(nd)idly
This time again, Kiran should get a very special bumper prize.
DeleteThe blank for 1d (guns n roses) can be filled by 23a.
DeleteYes
Delete8d: BURN (B(UR)N)
ReplyDelete17D: ANONYM (AN)(ON)(MY<--)
22D: LESSON (T<--)
7dn eritrea ( air tree) *
ReplyDelete19dn exactor ex(former) actor(star)
25ac kited (DoEs TrIcKs) <
18a EVENSONG: evening prayers
ReplyDeleteg( finally bang)on seven : anagram
5a REVERB: vehemently describing ( reverberating)
DeleteR(repatriation beginning)E( emigrant beginning)VERB( describing action)
14a OXALIC: Scot
DeleteTest: oral - r( no respite at first): oal
Got ten:x
Thus O(X)Al IC( one hundred)
14a OXALIC: acid ( not Scot- typo)
Delete5a is incorrect
Delete28 ac. spaniel -dog beigian F1-spa+line*
ReplyDelete21 d lithium-cell bright-lit.greeting-hi greek character-mu<
Delete2 dn nirvana- music band.
Deletenirvana - oblivion
10Ac TANGIER - DD
ReplyDelete13Ac SKEDADDLED - CA
ReplyDeleteI think it is RA
DeleteYes realized later
DeleteMy 3rd
ReplyDelete18Ac EVENSONG - {banGONSEVEN}*
You can take one more. Evensong was answered earlier
Delete9Ac NURSERY - {N{U{R}SER}Y}
ReplyDelete16D Parikrama (band from Delhi) - Pair + K(ing) + Rama (epic hero)
ReplyDelete17D - Anonym (alias) - An (article) + on (about) + ym (regressive alias - my)
9A - Nursery (Breeding ground) N(ois)y + user (addict) + consuming R(ioja)
You can take 2 more, for repeats
Delete1A Ginhouse (cotton processing plant) GI (Policement setup) NH (highway) + Ouse (river)
DeleteHere's my listing of what's remaining:
ReplyDeleteAcross: 1, 5, 11, 12, 15, 20, 23, 27, 29, 30
Down: 3, 4, 6, 24, 26
20A (AD+RILE)* = ARILED
ReplyDelete3D Public = Open; (SKIPS - P(resident) + E(lizabeth)) * = OPEN SKIES
30A = (HUN)* + SWARMED -S-W (S and W = directions) = UNHARMED
Is there a mistake in 30a clue ? Revolutionary (hun) gives us nuh !! And anagram of (hun) is not allowed because then it becomes an indirect anagram.
DeleteRevolutionary meant rotate the letters around once, here.
DeleteOh that way. I never associated that word with shifting letters till now.
Delete11A NEARS approaches Def. NE points A RS house Rajya Sabha
ReplyDeleteSince there are many unsolved those who have answered earlier may answer 2 more
ReplyDeleteMy 3
ReplyDelete4D SAYETH {S{AYE}{T}H}
26D & 29A DEEP PURPLE {PEED<=}{PURPLE}
How is Peed = went back ?
DeletePeed is 'went' and back is the reversal indicator
Delete23A NASCIENCE (ignorance/resignation that one cannot know it all) - I = NASCENCE
ReplyDelete23 a entrism-political infiltration.
ReplyDeletefast-L-ent distortion -P-rism
sorry 27 a.
Delete23A is incorrect
Delete12A: rockers = the doors
ReplyDelete(Hosted)*
Or is men
The do(or)s
Sathia
15a KNAPSACK
ReplyDeletedef: computational challenge
drain = sap, talent = knack
sap knack ~ knapsack
knapsack problem is a famous algorithm in computer science
5a ADVERB
Deletedef: describes action
Reverse acrostic (all leading letters in reverse).
Still to be solved
ReplyDeleteAcross - 23
Down - 6, 21, 24
21d already solved by Remy
Delete6DN:dunzo=delivery app
ReplyDelete(Dun)=brown(french),(zo)=Tibetan
bovine.
I think it should be, a french -un
Deletetibetan bovine- dzo d(un)zo
Yes. I saw Zo and Zho for Yak
Deletebut missed Dzo. That's why I went for the colour.
4D: the bard utters= sayeth
ReplyDeleteModel is t
Yes is aye
Quiet is sh
(S(aye)(t)h)
Sathia
23A:patience-{(p)(a(tie)(n)ce)}
ReplyDeleteHow do we get (n) ?
Deletedrawn = tie + n, apart is the separation indicator
Delete24DN:ilial=of the hip bone
ReplyDelete(i)=1,(li)=21. Couldn't make it for (al)
or significance of 2x.
1 = a, 21 periodic = li, it appears twice, and the whole thing goes upwards
DeleteLI = 51 and not 21?
DeleteIt is Li=Lithium. Solution for
Delete21DN.
You all finished the puzzle while I was on a flight. Cool :)
ReplyDeleteIf anyone likes the theme in this one and would like to discuss Part B, do go ahead
ReplyDeleteRock bands and their famous songs.
ReplyDelete12a => 10d
1d => 23a
2d => 21d
16d => 3d
26d => 8d
Excellent !!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone who spent time on this puzzle . . . .
ReplyDeleteI owe a special prize to Kiran !!
ReplyDeleteSure :-)
DeleteI am actually impressed by how much time you are investing in setting these crosswords.