11 October 2023 · 10 clues

Oct 11 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.

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Across

  1. 1A First ingredient in the pan, often OIL
  2. 4A High I.Q. community MENSA
  3. 6A Stay away from AVOID
  4. 7A BSE : Sensex :: NSE : ___ NIFTY
  5. 8A Santa Claus helper ELF

Down

  1. 1D Switch words ONOFF
  2. 2D "Really?" ISIT
  3. 3D Gentleman's partner LADY
  4. 4D Lion's hair MANE
  5. 5D Durga Puja: symbolises victory of good over ___ EVIL
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