12 January 2024 · 11 clues

Jan 12 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.

Across

  1. 1A Sarah Jessica Parker-narrated "___ and the city" SEX
  2. 4A Armrest occupier ELBOW
  3. 7A Takes the window instead of the aisle? ELOPES
  4. 9A Bonus feature, like sukhi puri at a pani puri shop EXTRA
  5. 10A Use a needle and thread SEW

Down

  1. 1D With 8-down, kids play area feature SEE
  2. 2D Vogue's rival with a French name ELLE
  3. 3D Sony : PlayStation :: Microsoft: ___ XBOX
  4. 5D Selects OPTS
  5. 6D "You ____ right": Dreaded words for a spouse to say to the partner WERE
  6. 8D See 1-Down SAW
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