18 February 2024 · 16 clues

Feb 18 - Midi 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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  1. 1A Peeling onions, chopping tomatoes, etc. PREP

    Peeling onions and chopping tomatoes are tasks done to get ingredients ready for cooking. “Prep” is short for preparation.

  2. 5A "Because you're worth it" cosmetics brand LOREAL

    L’Oréal is a cosmetics brand known for the slogan “Because you’re worth it.” The clue points directly to its famous advertising tagline.

  3. 8A Sport with the teams Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas KABADDI

    Puneri Paltan and Tamil Thalaivas are teams in India’s Pro Kabaddi League. So, the sport is kabaddi.

  4. 9A Affordable Indian hotel brand OYO

    OYO is an Indian hotel brand known for affordable stays. Its name is commonly associated with budget-friendly hotels and rooms.

  5. 10A CD alternative DVD

    A DVD is another kind of optical disc, like a CD. It can store more data and is often used for movies.

  6. 11A Becomes calm, as one does when solving a MG Mini SETTLES

    “Settles” means becomes calm or relaxed. The reference to solving a mini puzzle suggests someone settling down to work on it.

  7. 13A Not lying? ARISEN

    “Arisen” means having gotten up. Someone who has arisen is no longer lying down.

  8. 14A Movie credits heading CAST

    “CAST” is a heading in movie credits. It introduces the names of the actors in the film.

Down

  1. 1D Messi: World's highest paid football ___ PLAYER

    Messi is a football player. He has been reported as the world’s highest-paid football player.

  2. 2D Emotionless, like most safety briefings on takeoff ROBOTIC

    “Robotic” means showing little or no emotion. Safety briefings on takeoff are often delivered in a flat, scripted way.

  3. 3D Time to study? ERA

    An era is a span of time. It’s also something you might study in history, which gives the clue its playful twist.

  4. 4D Sells PEDDLES

    “Peddles” means sells, often by offering goods to customers. It fits the clue “Sells” as a verb.

  5. 6D Arrival, as of ChatGPT on the internet ADVENT

    “Advent” means the arrival or beginning of something. Here, it refers to ChatGPT becoming available on the internet.

  6. 7D Eye covers LIDS

    Eyelids are the covers that protect the eyes. “Lids” is the plural form of eyelid.

  7. 8D Silk type from Chattisgarh KOSA

    Kosa is a type of silk traditionally produced in Chhattisgarh. That makes KOSA a fitting answer to the clue.

  8. 12D Luggage lock brand with master key (abbr.) TSA

    TSA is shorthand for locks approved for travel screening. These locks can be opened by security officers with a master key, so they can inspect luggage without breaking the lock.

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