23 November 2024 · 10 clues

Nov 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.

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Across

  1. 1A Ctrl+C : Copy :: Ctrl+F : ___ FIND
  2. 5A "Flash in the pan," e.g. IDIOM
  3. 7A Hollywood’s Witherspoon REESE
  4. 8A Nutmeg's sister spices MACES
  5. 9A More or ___ LESS

Down

  1. 1D Like unripe bananas FIRM
  2. 2D Best-case, like having a clear election winner IDEAL
  3. 3D Daughter of mother's daughter NIECE
  4. 4D 2 teaspoons, e.g. DOSES
  5. 6D Aftermath of hung election results, perhaps MESS
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