16 January 2024 · 12 clues

Jan 16 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 Uses a spade or excavates DIGS
  2. 5A Fashionably ripped pants DENIMS
  3. 7A Serving between appetizer and dessert ENTREE
  4. 8A Popular 5-letter game with 6 chances WORDLE
  5. 9A Delays on purpose STALLS
  6. 10A Contact lens holders EYES

Down

  1. 1D Indicate DENOTE
  2. 2D Place for receiving office files INTRAY
  3. 3D Move around in circle GIRDLE
  4. 4D Picks up Starbucks coffee? SMELLS
  5. 5D Mountain ___ (soft drinks) DEWS
  6. 6D Watches or witnesses SEES
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