Across
1 Fine independent girl captivated by lousy rogue? Try to explain that! (2,6)
5 Part of chest is sore, covered by red rash (6)
10 Leader of band finishes and bows (5)
11 Foremost of stars acquired outstanding following (9)
12 Get article about giving up ultimately harmful product causing cancer (9)
13 Creeps in spot, knocking back drinks – extremely disgusting (5)
14 Ancient warship in German city, endlessly circling island (6)
15 One seen in recreation room playing snooker essentially with couple (4,3)
18 Author, we hear, is one who redresses wrong (7)
20 Trounced in game shows, giving up (6)
22 Temperature in area around engine (5)
24 Altering track by old band (9)
25 Caught unawares by open AI’s endless range of knowledge (9)
26 Explosive stuff in container brought back by rebellious men (5)
27 Programme featuring extremely unkempt musician (6)
28 Wrong indeed, so unfair (3-5)
Down
1 Start to admire swamp around both sides of creek in retreat (2,4)
2 Stylish Attorney-General involved in dalliance is cheating (9)
3 Complaint after bad meal in a resort – it gets messy (15)
4 Flower-shaped ornament is extremely elegant in new store (7)
6 What surgeon removing implants will do to remind one of past unpleasant experiences (6,3,6)
7 Twist arm around wrestler’s back (5)
8 Badly regrets eating essentially spicy roll (8)
9 Peddled very pure cocaine essentially in wild party (4-2)
16 Found guilty of fraud and wrongdoing, arresting Tesla’s director (9)
17 Intro to big announcement by comic drinking liquor (4,4)
19 Reshoot scene of libertine cuddling European model (6)
20 Most stylish leader of group performing has new hairstyle (7)
21 Ancient American lodge collapsed (3-3)
23 Chirp of a small bird is pretty tuneful primarily (5)
Solution for crossword No. 29
Published – November 13, 2025 04:05 pm IST
