12 November 2023 · 10 clues

Nov 12 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 Screwdriver, say TOOL
  2. 5A Bowler Mohammed ___ SHAMI
  3. 6A Bowler ___ Akram WASIM
  4. 7A Come together UNITE
  5. 8A Dining hall, in a hostel MESS

Down

  1. 1D Mumbai suburb THANE
  2. 2D Fertile area in a desert OASIS
  3. 3D Fails to mention OMITS
  4. 4D Green shade LIME
  5. 5D Done laps in the pool SWUM
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