Across9 A book on coffee — review gets backing (7)10 Point to follow — Harry and you, find some capital (7)11 Slight shortage in hormone (7)12 Boy describes map of Northern Finland (7)13 Intended to raise, stole a vehicle (9)15 Aversion for a cricket match — strange to get run out (5)16 Haunt as hood grabs a part (7)19 Taken in by a small glove (7)20 Caught in a dire situation — it’s rock bottom (5)21 Resolve matter, or block departure from port (9)25 Plant loaded only on west-bound donkey (7)26 The elderly accommodated in a big room with luggage (7)28 See love rejected — it’s not a pretty sight (7)29 Copying model on the tracks, say (7)Down1 America in a mess — set up somewhat by a crazy guy (6)2 Drinks beer regularly in a promotional video (6)3 Part of retaliation among others (2,2)4 Scientist’s design check — ignoring insiders (6)5 Spins around 2 Greek islands (8)6 Give and take income — dance is held (10)7 Girl’s inclination for a historian (8)8 Macho males eat radish regularly and keep an eye on their stock (8)14 A torn piece of electrical machinery? (10)16 German city acquiring middle age relic (8)17 Harried for special grade lying down (8)18 Nips yield (8)22 It comes up around a very popular place in South Pacific (6)23 Consists of two parts — dreamy and idyllic from all sides... (6)24 ...Informal again in the south of Spain (6)27 Lift bar for a teller of tales (4) Published - June 25, 2026 10:57 am IST