July 11 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 Close pals, in text speak BFFS
- 5A Make an indirect reference ALLUDE
- 8A "I can't hear you!" LOUDER
- 9A Traditional wraparound garment of Assam MEKHLA
- 10A Takes sides? EATS
Down
- 1D Amrutanjan or Tiger BALM
- 2D Drifting sheet of ice FLOE
- 3D Stroke of luck FLUKE
- 4D Nectar, in Sanskrit SUDHA
- 6D Shoulder muscle, informally DELT
- 7D Historical periods ERAS
New to Indian crosswords? Read how to solve them, or look up Hinglish answers in the MG Wordbook.