9 December 2023 · 10 clues

Dec 9 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 Bird fed during annual "Shradh" ritual CROW
  2. 5A Legendary Greek fable writer AESOP
  3. 7A Cricketer Mohammed ___ SHAMI
  4. 8A Engaged, as in a relationship TAKEN
  5. 9A Interesting business? BANK

Down

  1. 1D Group that makes a scene CAST
  2. 2D Post surgery process, for short REHAB
  3. 3D Japanese tennis star Naomi OSAKA
  4. 4D Lijjat Papad: cooperative run by ___ WOMEN
  5. 6D Nursery colour PINK
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