The Hindu Crossword No. 9319 Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Across

 1 Young boy backs model as one who puts in place (8) DISPOSER

 6 Cobbler’s leading record on shoe (4) CLOG

 9 Still delighted to leave the Election Commission (6) STATIC

10 Pays to get off the hook (4,3) LAYS OFF

13 Place, place, place (9) HOMESTEAD

14 Scotsman noticed headless bird (5) MACAW

15 Movement of sea at end of day is gentle (4) EASY

16 One with this morbidity may yet be at the height of fear (10) ACROPHOBIA

19 What does the moon do in a constant cycle? (3,3,4) WAX AND WANE

21 What one spoiling for a fight carries on his shoulders (4) CHIP

24 Woman holding notice needs protection from the sun (5) SHADE

25 Rip no cars to pieces for what may be sent for recycling (5,4) SCRAP IRON

26 Singular women? (7) MAIDENS

27 Hate to see no sailor free: it’s extremely unpleasant (6) HORRID

28 Pester a tribal (4) NAGA

29 Stay! Rep’s letting loose dogs (8) YAPSTERS

Down

 2 Sh! I must tear off the narrow strip (7) ISTHMUS

 3 Container has volatile chemical (6) POTASH

 4 Holy animal that’s above criticism (6,3) SACRED COW

 5 Furious princess and lawyers are rising (5) RILED

 7 Small part of a pride (4,3) LION CUB

 8 It makes one’s present presentable (4-8) GIFT-WRAPPING

11 Yes, big Japanese name (6) YAMAHA

12 Magi (5,4,3) THREE WISE MEN

17 It proves one’s possession (9) OWNERSHIP

18 Girl on river building (6) ANNEXE

20 Examining film director in crossing (7) XRAYING

22 One who torments dog (7) HARRIER

23 Trip is stirring up zeal (6) SPIRIT

25 Commandos stationed on the limits of Sydney are impudent (5) SASSY