July 24 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 Red dye, in Kolkata ALTA
- 5A Promotion basis MERIT
- 7A Gudi Padwa : Maharashtra :: ___ : Karnataka UGADI
- 8A Saddled (with) LADEN
- 9A What to eat to lose weight? LESS
Down
- 1D "The Taste of India" brand AMUL
- 2D By the book LEGAL
- 3D Quid pro quo TRADE
- 4D Support staffers AIDES
- 6D Altoids containers TINS
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