23 October 2023 · 10 clues

Oct 23 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 Royal ___: Whiskey brand STAG
  2. 5A Part of USPA POLO
  3. 6A One of the Gandhis SONIA
  4. 7A ___ Effect: bias when you place higher value on things you helped create IKEA
  5. 8A ___ + Yellows = Oranges REDS

Down

  1. 1D Gave a TED talk, e.g. SPOKE
  2. 2D Like well-exercised muscles TONED
  3. 3D Kumar Sanu for Kedarnath Bhattacharya, say ALIAS
  4. 4D Where many BFFs plan to vacay in India GOA
  5. 6D Janab : Urdu :: ___ : English SIR
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