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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Across

  1. 1A Peeling onions, chopping tomatoes, etc. PREP
  2. 5A "Because you're worth it" cosmetics brand LOREAL
  3. 8A Sport with the teams Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas KABADDI
  4. 9A Affordable Indian hotel brand OYO
  5. 10A CD alternative DVD
  6. 11A Becomes calm, as one does when solving a MG Mini SETTLES
  7. 13A Not lying? ARISEN
  8. 14A Movie credits heading CAST

Down

  1. 1D Messi: World's highest paid football ___ PLAYER
  2. 2D Emotionless, like most safety briefings on takeoff ROBOTIC
  3. 3D Time to study? ERA
  4. 4D Sells PEDDLES
  5. 6D Arrival, as of ChatGPT on the internet ADVENT
  6. 7D Eye covers LIDS
  7. 8D Silk type from Chattisgarh KOSA
  8. 12D Luggage lock brand with master key (abbr.) TSA
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