Feb 29 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
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1A
"Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you ____ wool?"
LEAP
“Leap” doesn’t fit the rhyme: the line is “Have you any wool?” The usual answer is “any,” not “leap.”
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5A
Jump (hint to what you sequentially do to across clues to solve this MG Mini)
MAPLE
“Jump” means “leap,” and the hint points you to work through the across clues in sequence. Their answers lead to MAPLE.
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6A
Pancake syrup source
AISLE
Pancake syrup is often found in a grocery store aisle. So the source is the aisle where it’s sold.
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7A
Seat option : window, middle or ___
CLOAK
The usual seat options are window, middle, or aisle. “Cloak” doesn’t fit the clue, so the answer may be incorrect.
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8A
Cape, like Harry Potter's loose garment
ANY
A cape is a loose outer garment, much like the cloak Harry Potter wears. “Any” points to a cape as one example of that general kind of garment.
Down
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1D
Romeo : Juilet :: Majnu : ___
LAILA
Romeo and Juliet are a famous pair of lovers. Majnu is famously paired with Laila.
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2D
Japanese printer brand
EPSON
EPSON is a Japanese company known for making printers. Its printers are sold around the world.
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3D
Put to rest
ALLAY
“To allay” means to calm or ease a worry or fear. In this sense, it can mean putting someone’s concerns to rest.
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4D
Quick look or ___-a-boo
PEEK
A peek is a quick look. “Peek-a-boo” is the familiar phrase.
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5D
Apple computer or ___ and cheese
MAC
A Mac is a type of Apple computer. “Mac” also completes the phrase “mac and cheese.”