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Across
- 1. Prince of darkness surrounded by fireflies' light due to this (9)
- 6. After tip off, arrest gangster with precious object (4)
- 8. United, staff advanced through hilly areas (8)
- 9. Fresh air reportedly in natural state (6)
- 10. Bookmaker's apprentice really disheartened by fiendish puzzle (8,7)
- 11. Proctor also covers exams (5)
- 13. Old speech caused confusion in its ranks (8)
- 15. Robin's reproductive success dictated by this woman's urges to abort son (5,3)
- 18. Extremely vile trick adopted by Salem gang! (5)
- 20. Hippies on Hamlet: "Deplorably diabolical" (15)
- 23. Want 7 rupee skewers (6)
- 24. College dances exotic, featuring Eastern rhythms (8)
- 25. Railways used irregularly, I am sorry to say (4)
- 26. Fill to the top with 14 pounds of sulphur (9)
Down
- 1. Party raised the bar (5)
- 2. Excavated passage right inside house of the dead (7)
- 3. Stabilised at zero Fahrenheit after fluctuation (5)
- 4. Is opposed to Mark deserting mistress in distress (7)
- 5. Grandparent mourns in yellow clothes (8)
- 6. The Adversary in Cellular Jail, for instance (3,4)
- 7. Comic Relief pursuing a daily fresh start (9)
- 12. He rallies assembly to make a ruckus (5,4)
- 14. European mistress for Indian doctor rings Emergency Medical Services with a social call (8)
- 16. Deer regularly clipped after sundown, animal is thus rendered impotent (7)
- 17. Italian fare for small party retreats institute held in clubhouse (7)
- 19. Golden circle encompassing secure city (7)
- 21. Where one might spend 7 hours outside a meat shop overlooking Long Island (5)
- 22. Mountain feature regularly hindered orienteer on Annapurna peak (5)
Published - March 17, 2018 12:05 am IST
