22 December 2023 · 14 clues

Dec 22 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 Channel for which an entire generation was named MTV
  2. 4A Sir's counterpart, politely MAAM
  3. 6A Chef's wear APRON
  4. 8A Swear words? IDO
  5. 9A Make a nasty face SNEER
  6. 11A Rassam : Drinks :: Khichu : ___ EATS
  7. 12A "___ luck?" ANY

Down

  1. 1D Sport with kicking and boxing, for short MMA
  2. 2D ____ to pay (credit card option) TAP
  3. 3D ___ is the spice of life, they say VARIETY
  4. 5D Means, Medians, ___ : in Math MODES
  5. 7D Neither this ____ that NOR
  6. 9D Mumbai's iconic drive (hinted by circled letters) is found on its edge SEA
  7. 10D Tandoori bread NAN
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