22 February 2024 · 15 clues

Feb 22 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.

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Across

  1. 1A B-school deg. MBA

    “B-school” is short for business school. An MBA is a degree commonly earned there.

  2. 4A “Now!” ASAP

    “ASAP” stands for “as soon as possible.” It means to do something right away, or now.

  3. 8A Ones helping the elderly to carry heavy grocery bags, for e.g. GENTLEMEN

    “Gentlemen” are men who act politely and help others. Carrying heavy grocery bags for an elderly person is an example of such kindness.

  4. 11A When period comes to a "full stop"? MENOPAUSE

    A “period” can mean a menstrual period. Menopause is when menstrual periods stop, so it’s a “full stop.”

  5. 12A Afternoon rests NAPS

    “Naps” are short periods of sleep taken during the day. They fit “afternoon rests” because people often nap in the afternoon.

  6. 13A Flame setting LOW

    “Low” is a setting for a flame, such as on a stove. It means the flame is small and gentle.

Down

  1. 1D Studio whose films begin with a roaring lion MGM

    MGM stands for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, a film studio. Its famous opening logo features a roaring lion.

  2. 2D ___ there, done that BEEN

    “Been there, done that” is a familiar phrase meaning you’ve experienced something before. “BEEN” completes the phrase.

  3. 3D “Inventing ____” (Netflix series about a real-life con artist) ANNA

    “Anna” completes the title *Inventing Anna*, the Netflix series about real-life con artist Anna Sorokin. She posed as a wealthy heiress and deceived people in New York.

  4. 4D Swiss ___ ALPS

    The Swiss Alps are a famous mountain range in Switzerland. So “Swiss ___” is completed by “Alps.”

  5. 5D Shark tank? SEA

    A shark’s “tank” can be the sea, where it lives. The question mark signals this playful meaning.

  6. 6D "Utterly Butterly Delicious" brand AMUL

    Amul is an Indian dairy brand known for its butter. “Utterly Butterly Delicious” is its famous slogan.

  7. 7D Currency of the Philippines or Mexico PESO

    The peso is the currency of both the Philippines and Mexico. That makes PESO the answer to the clue.

  8. 9D The "T" of OTT TOP

    OTT stands for “over-the-top.” The T in OTT stands for “top.”

  9. 10D ___ gen slang: Vibe check NEW

    “New” completes the phrase “new-gen slang.” “Vibe check” is a modern slang expression for checking someone’s mood or the feel of a situation.

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