21 February 2024 · 14 clues

Feb 21 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 AC/DC song: "___ There Be Rock" LET

    The missing word is “Let.” AC/DC’s song is titled “Let There Be Rock.”

  2. 4A "Neele Neele Ambar ___" PAR

    “Par” completes the phrase “Neele Neele Ambar Par,” meaning “in the blue sky.” It is a familiar Hindi song title.

  3. 7A Wood chopper AXE

    An axe is a tool used to chop wood. It has a sharp blade and a handle.

  4. 8A The "O" of IOU OWE

    An IOU stands for “I owe you.” The “O” represents “owe,” so the answer is OWE.

  5. 9A Distinguished SPECIAL

    “Distinguished” can mean notable or exceptional. Something special stands out from the ordinary, so SPECIAL fits the clue.

  6. 11A "Isko laga dala toh life jingalala" network TATASKY

    Tata Sky was a television service known for its catchy “Isko laga dala toh life jingalala” advertising slogan. The clue points to the network featured in that campaign.

  7. 12A Dwivedi : Two :: Trivedi :: ___ THREE

    “Dwivedi” traditionally refers to someone learned in two Vedas, so it matches “Two.” “Trivedi” refers to someone learned in three Vedas, making the answer THREE.

Down

  1. 1D Like the 18th chapter, in the Bhagavad Gita LAST

    The Bhagavad Gita has 18 chapters, and chapter 18 is the final one. So it is the last chapter.

  2. 2D An Indian in Tokyo, maybe EXPAT

    An Indian living in Tokyo is living outside their home country. Such a person can be called an expat.

  3. 3D Food processors? TEETH

    Teeth process food by biting and chewing it into smaller pieces. That makes it easier to swallow and digest.

  4. 4D Coolness under pressure, as MS Dhoni shows POISE

    Poise means staying calm and composed under pressure. MS Dhoni is known for keeping his cool in tense moments, so POISE fits the clue.

  5. 5D Stay ___: Burn the midnight oil AWAKE

    “Stay awake” means to remain conscious and not fall asleep. Burning the midnight oil means staying up late, often to work.

  6. 6D Depend (on) RELY

    To rely on someone or something means to depend on them. RELY fits the clue “Depend (on).”

  7. 10D Jam ingredient? CAR

    A car can be part of a traffic jam. The clue plays on “jam” meaning a traffic jam, not fruit spread.

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