14 November 2023 · 10 clues

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

  1. 1A Carribean country known for its cigars CUBA
  2. 5A Wash ___ BASIN
  3. 6A Like noble gases INERT
  4. 7A Iconic ground where India won the 1983 cricket world cup LORDS
  5. 8A Not as much LESS

Down

  1. 1D Lakeside rental (like a kayak) CANOE
  2. 2D Frenemies, perhaps USERS
  3. 3D Crows and pigeons, e.g. BIRDS
  4. 4D Red or black insects ANTS
  5. 5D Charge sheet? BILL
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