12 October 2023 · 10 clues

Oct 12 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 Mishap due to a leaky pen BLOT
  2. 5A Be a web developer? WEAVE
  3. 6A Happiness ___ in life's small details (like solving a mini!) HIDES
  4. 7A Secret Service ___ (James Bond, say) AGENT
  5. 8A Between nines and jacks, in cards TENS

Down

  1. 1D Popular car interior shade BEIGE
  2. 2D Filled with cargo LADEN
  3. 3D Naan : Tandoors :: Cake : ___ OVENS
  4. 4D Screen ___: Audition in Bollywood TEST
  5. 5D "___ Jhumka?": Raging song in Bollywood WHAT
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