25 December 2023 · 18 clues

Dec 25 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 Combined, as chopped fruits in making custard MIXED
  2. 6A Arjun's pride, in archery (rhymes with name) AIM
  3. 7A TV remotes : AAAs :: Toy cars : ___ AAS
  4. 9A Jio or Airtel, for short ISP
  5. 10A PQR : ___ : VWX STU
  6. 11A Agency that issues driving license, abbr. RTO
  7. 12A Mon. follower TUE
  8. 13A The "S" of GPS and iOS SYSTEMS
  9. 15A Suffix with slogan or racket EER
  10. 16A Miss Universe Sushmita ___ SEN

Down

  1. 1D Bit foggy, like areas around waterfalls MISTY
  2. 2D Officialy enforces, as a tax IMPOSES
  3. 3D First letter of the festive tree depicted in this mini by circled letters
  4. 4D Counterpart of Western Railway: ___ Railway EASTERN
  5. 5D ___ : Data :: Fact : Facts DATUM
  6. 6D Broadcasts, as a cricket match AIRS
  7. 8D Takes to court SUES
  8. 14D Buttonless shirt named for its shape TEE
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