Nov 14 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
- 1A Carribean country known for its cigars CUBA
- 5A Wash ___ BASIN
- 6A Like noble gases INERT
- 7A Iconic ground where India won the 1983 cricket world cup LORDS
- 8A Not as much LESS
Down
- 1D Lakeside rental (like a kayak) CANOE
- 2D Frenemies, perhaps USERS
- 3D Crows and pigeons, e.g. BIRDS
- 4D Red or black insects ANTS
- 5D Charge sheet? BILL
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