11 November 2023 · 12 clues

Nov 11 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 Travel aids which show routes MAPS
  2. 5A Happy ___! (as hinted by the grid shape) DIWALI
  3. 7A Sabarmati ___, in Ahmedabad ASHRAM
  4. 8A Pants' go-with SHIRTS
  5. 9A ___ vera, soothing gel ALOE
  6. 10A Family members who rarely have surnames PETS

Down

  1. 1D Minor accident MISHAP
  2. 2D "It's been ___ since we spoke" AWHILE
  3. 3D Street astrologer's bird, perhaps PARROT
  4. 4D Blackboards in school SLATES
  5. 5D Emmy-nominated comedian Vir DAS
  6. 6D Online chats, in brief IMS
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