31 October 2023 · 10 clues

Oct 31 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 4-letter F-word we all like (let's be honest) FREE
  2. 5A Kitchen drawer? AROMA
  3. 6A They double up as fan starters in Mumbai's local trains COMBS
  4. 7A "___ dreams!" SWEET
  5. 8A Neither here ___ there NOR

Down

  1. 1D Displeased look or :-( FROWN
  2. 2D Juliet's lover ROMEO
  3. 3D Glowing campfire residue EMBER
  4. 4D West Bengal is in ___ of India, oddly EAST
  5. 5D Summer appliances, briefly ACS
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