July 5 clues & answers
Every clue of this Indian mini crossword by Mangesh Ghogre, with the answer and, where it helps, how the wordplay works. Solve it yourself first: the puzzle is open to subscribers.
Across
- 1A Defame SLUR
- 5A Braid, in Hindi CHOTI
- 6A Plunders, as Gabbar LOOTS
- 7A Forget, as a repulsive image UNSEE
- 8A What a zythophile loves BEER
Down
- 1D Gleamed brightly SHONE
- 2D Not tight LOOSE
- 3D Out-and-out UTTER
- 4D ____ to the occasion RISE
- 5D Workplace which has working hours 9pm to 5 am, perhaps CLUB
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