ODDS crossword clues
Every clue Mangesh Ghogre has written for ODDS in the MG Mini, the daily Indian mini crossword. Newest first.
The clues
- 2D Against all ____ Dec 23 · 23 December 2025 · play it free
- 4D 7-11, say Sep 28 · 28 September 2025
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1D
3:1 or 5:2, e.g.
The answer "ODDS" fits the clue because it refers to the ratio of two numbers that shows the likelihood of an event happening. For example, "3:1" means that for every three times an event does not happen, it happens once. Similarly, "5:2" indicates the chances of one outcome compared to another. These ratios are commonly used in betting and probability.
June 3 · 3 June 2024 -
3D
They're about 1 in 133,000 for both parents and a child sharing the same birthday
The answer "ODDS" fits the clue because it refers to the probability of a specific event happening. In this case, the event is both parents and a child sharing the same birthday. The odds of this happening are about 1 in 133,000, which shows how rare it is. Therefore, "ODDS" is the perfect word to describe this unlikely situation.
May 18 · 18 May 2024 -
8A
They could be even?
The answer "ODDS" fits the clue "They could be even" because odds refer to the chances of something happening. In math, odds can be expressed as either even or odd numbers. When we say "even," it can also mean that the odds are balanced or equal. Therefore, "ODDS" is a clever play on words that matches the clue well.
Mar 29 · 29 March 2024 -
8A
They could be even?
The answer "ODDS" fits the clue "They could be even" because odds refer to the likelihood of something happening. In a numerical sense, odds can be either odd or even numbers. When we say "even odds," it means there is an equal chance of two outcomes. Therefore, the wordplay in the clue connects nicely with the concept of odds being even.
March 28 · 28 March 2024
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