25 November 2023 · 10 clues

Nov 25 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 Leg ___, in cricket SLIP
  2. 5A "The Vaccine War" actor Patekar NANA
  3. 6A 10 ___ = 60 balls, in cricket OVERS
  4. 8A Bihar : Madhubani :: Maharashtra : ___ WARLI
  5. 9A Tendulkar's jersey number (retired in honour) TEN

Down

  1. 1D Cold shower? SNOW
  2. 2D Volcano's hot flow LAVA
  3. 3D Type of gas, like Helium or Neon INERT
  4. 4D Maker of 20-20 or Krackjack PARLE
  5. 7D Type of tax, levied on alcohol or tobacco SIN
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