16 December 2023 · 10 clues

Dec 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.

Across

  1. 1A UUUUU? USE
  2. 4A Opposite of major MINOR
  3. 6A ___ Pradesh: India's largest state (by population) UTTAR
  4. 7A School ___: Students day out TRIP
  5. 8A IIIII? EYES

Down

  1. 1D Remove, as a ribbon on a gift UNTIE
  2. 2D Bathroom bars SOAPS
  3. 3D Type "Julab Jamun" instead of "Gulab Jamun", say ERR
  4. 4D Most important button on Zoom call, perhaps MUTE
  5. 5D Humble reply to a compliment ITRY
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