16 October 2023 · 10 clues

Oct 16 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 Hema Malini endorsed purifier brand KENT
  2. 5A "Me too" (3 words) SODOI
  3. 6A Colour on Indian flag WHITE
  4. 7A Change, as lehenga's waist ALTER
  5. 8A World or India leader? MISS

Down

  1. 1D Former cricket captain Virat KOHLI
  2. 2D Changes "Dead Sir" to "Dear Sir", say EDITS
  3. 3D Sa, re, ga, ma, etc. NOTES
  4. 4D 2 or 3-___, coach type in Indian train TIER
  5. 5D Run : Ran :: Swim : ___ SWAM
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