15 October 2023 · 10 clues

Oct 15 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 How a batsman could get out (abbr.) LBW
  2. 4A Women's one-piece garment? SAREE
  3. 6A First U.S. president to attend the Republic Day parade OBAMA
  4. 7A 007 flick "Tomorrow ___ Dies" NEVER
  5. 8A "I get that a ___", like pesky insurance agent calls LOT

Down

  1. 1D Whiskey brand Black ___ LABEL
  2. 2D "Well played!" or "Shabaash" BRAVO
  3. 3D Kareena Kapoor starrer "Jab ___" WEMET
  4. 4D Shivaji, to Shahaji Bhosale SON
  5. 5D Place to hang a stud or hoop or dangle EAR
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