Aug 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 Mumbai local commuter's option PASS
- 5A Cunning deceit GUILE
- 6A Unexpected win at IPL match UPSET
- 7A Peacocks, e.g. MALES
- 8A Hide-and-___ SEEK
Down
- 1D Butterflies-to-be PUPAE
- 2D Flight path? AISLE
- 3D Smooth and shiny SLEEK
- 4D Cements SETS
- 5D Target for Vicco Vajradanti products GUMS
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