18 November 2023 · 10 clues

Nov 18 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 ___ of colours, seen in an Indian wedding baraat RIOT
  2. 5A Unit of land area (43,560 square feet) ACRE
  3. 6A Vegetable dish in a sadya meal on Onam AVIAL
  4. 7A Monthly outgo for an apartment RENT
  5. 8A It marks the end of knowledge? EDGE

Down

  1. 1D Wrote a 5-star review RAVED
  2. 2D Cake topping often licked ICING
  3. 3D Deliver a lecture, say ORATE
  4. 4D Business card abbr. near fax TEL
  5. 6D "___ you kidding me?" ARE
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