Feb 19 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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1A
Revered Ayodhya prince
RAM
Ram was a revered prince of Ayodhya in Hindu tradition. He is the central hero of the Ramayana.
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4A
Beloved British princess
DIANA
Diana refers to Princess Diana, a much-loved member of the British royal family. She was admired for her warmth and charity work.
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6A
Sweet finish
ICING
Icing is a sweet topping added to cakes and other desserts. It gives them a tasty finish.
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7A
Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva
VEDAS
The Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva are the four Vedas. They are ancient sacred texts of Hinduism.
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8A
They are spotted on roads and in roads?
ADS
Ads are spotted beside roads on billboards and signs. Some are also painted directly onto road surfaces.
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1D
Surprise attacks
RAIDS
Raids are sudden attacks on a place or group. The plural form, “raids,” matches the clue “surprise attacks.”
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2D
"...Moochhon ko thoda round ghumake, ___ ke jaisa chashma lagake..."
ANNA
“Anna” completes the phrase “Anna ke jaisa chashma laga ke.” It refers to the round glasses associated with Anna Hazare.
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3D
Femina and Forbes, briefly
MAGS
Femina and Forbes are both magazines. “Mags” is a short form of magazines.
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4D
Kareena Kapoor or Alia Bhatt, say
DIVA
Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are popular Indian actresses. They could each be described as a diva, meaning a celebrated, glamorous woman.
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5D
Like sugarcane juice or aam panna, often
ICED
Sugarcane juice and aam panna are often served cold with ice. So they are often iced.