25 October 2023 · 11 clues

Oct 25 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 Dentist's directive during oral cleaning SPIT
  2. 5A "A lot is at ___.." STAKE
  3. 6A Chilled, as a beer bottle on a hot day COOLED
  4. 7A Bakery product that is always free? AROMA
  5. 8A Things which could be king or queen but not jack BEDS

Down

  1. 1D Prepared to sing the national anthem STOOD
  2. 2D They come in hand-y when cheating in exam? PALMS
  3. 3D Swedish retail giant with a-maze-ing store layout IKEA
  4. 4D ___ Talk TED
  5. 5D Like your legs after watching a cricket match in a stadium SORE
  6. 6D Uber alternative CAB
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