Jan 13 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
- 1A Sanctions OKS
- 4A Off-shoulder key holder, in Chowringhee PALLU
- 7A Relating to birds AVIAN
- 8A ___-chokha: Bihar's staple food LITTI
- 9A {E, X, A, M, P, L, E}, in mathematics SET
Down
- 1D Milky gem OPAL
- 2D Jnanpith awardee ___ Kusumagraj KAVI
- 3D Part of evening gowns and skirts, often SLITS
- 5D Hours when RJs discuss intimate stuff LATE
- 6D The "U" of ICU or CPU UNIT
New to Indian crosswords? Read how to solve them, or look up Hinglish answers in the MG Wordbook.