Hindu Xword 8449

Across


1 Speech on minor difficulty in the capacity to understand (13) COMPREHENSION

10 Rose, last to excite heartless girl worker in the east (9) EGLANTINE

11 Quick and agile in U.S. city, with one foot tucked in (5) NIFTY

12 It is used in smithies in Indian villages (5) ANVIL

13 Checking one's income prior to extending support signifies a trial (5,4) MEANS

14 Mass movement for the second book (6)

16 News story ahead of all others — about some ice cream? (5) SCOOP

19 Murderer holds first of boys in room on board ship (5)

20 Speak for the accused in court (6) DEFEND

25 Be liberal, create confusion and rejoice! (9) CELEBRATE

26 Whine from a miserable athlete (5) BLEAT

27 Do a repair job and make it secure (3,2) FIX IT

28 Practical and clear, is it? Perhaps (9) REALISTIC

29 Critic of social injustice annoyed chap junior in years (5,5,3)

Down


2 Pardon the state of forgetfulness (8) OBLIVION

3 Writer getting a pound for prescribing punishment (5) PENAL

4 A mystery game in design (6) ENIGMA

5 The grace of an oriental member with funny cane (8) ELEGANCE

6 Sedimentary rock with which to polish a gem perhaps (9) SANDSTONE

7 Out of tune, like the musician without an opener (3,3) OFF

8 Greek goddess responsible for animosity around part of London (6)

9 Electronic instrument that makes musical sounds in short (5)

15 No tabular arrangement in this capital (4,5) ULAN BATOR

17 Confusion in a girl's impressive display (8)

18 Serious mental deterioration? Deem it an oddity (8) DEMENTIA

21 Separate part of a well-made tachometer (6) DETACH

22 Speak contemptuously about cricket side following scene (5)SCOFF

23 Choir leader reportedly wants performing hooter (6)

24 An "already seen" Parisian experience (4,2) DEJA VU

26 Conduct a black band (5)