5 July 2026 · 10 clues

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

  1. 1A Defame SLUR
  2. 5A Braid, in Hindi CHOTI
  3. 6A Plunders, as Gabbar LOOTS
  4. 7A Forget, as a repulsive image UNSEE
  5. 8A What a zythophile loves BEER

Down

  1. 1D Gleamed brightly SHONE
  2. 2D Not tight LOOSE
  3. 3D Out-and-out UTTER
  4. 4D ____ to the occasion RISE
  5. 5D Workplace which has working hours 9pm to 5 am, perhaps CLUB
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