The Hindu Xword 8529 Solutions

Across

1 Took a deep breath in relief about time as observed (7)SIGHTED

5 Tom's father said to be a dupe (4-3)CATS PAW

9 Regardless of circumstances, weather notwithstanding (4,4,2,5)COME RAIN OR SHINE

10 Antiquated but permitted escape route (6)OUTLET

11 Manoeuvre takes a month in an English river (8)

13 Cycle of events in a riot, not unusual (8)ROTATION

15 Twisted out of shape by exercises in a hospital room (6)WARPED

18 Outstanding boss, born leader (6)SUPERB

19 Kind of government that is about people in general (8)REPUBLIC

22 Recognise someone yet find one difference (8)IDENTIFY

24 Exploiter of a sailor, drug-taker (6)ABUSER

27 It has a lasting attraction for metal (9,6)PERMANENT MAGNET

28 Deserter, with time, went ahead and caused fear (7)RATTLED

29 Request the German made for an advocate (7)PLEADER

Down

1 Help provided by a pushover reportedly (7)SUCCOUR

2 The whole range, a thousand in a passage (5)GAMUT

3 He brings great suffering to people between two hills (9)TORMENTOR

4 Stupid person getting intravenous treatment (4)DRIP

5 Necklace that could be a hindrance to breathing (6)CHOKER

6 Operatic work that got some eight Oscars (5)

7 The main person at college (9)PRINCIPAL

8 Reportedly shaky finish when seven days are up (7)WEEKEND

12 Watch chain, free on board (3)

14 Nothing could be more hush-hush (3,6)TOP SECRET

16 Suggest a foolish pace (9)ADUMBRATE

17 Check James Herriot, say (3)

18 Team leader, jumpy sort (7)SKIPPER

20 A curt or shifty art gallery official (7)CURATOR

21 Displease cricket side and wind up (6)OFFEND

23 What may be left on the way by some fast railcars (5)TRAIL

25 Teachers upset about unknown ecclesiastical council (5)

26 Part of staircase, a pet's undoing (4) STEP