23 January 2025 · 10 clues

Jan 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 Popular soap brand debuted in 1974 (known for its waterfall ads) LIRIL
  2. 6A Not basic, in chemistry ACIDIC
  3. 8A Used a lifeline on KBC POLLED
  4. 9A Some are not basic NEEDS

Down

  1. 1D Where things often fall, easily LAP
  2. 2D Saree, e.g. ICON
  3. 3D Get under the skin of RILE
  4. 4D Not doing anything IDLE
  5. 5D Created an account? LIED
  6. 7D 90s music buys CDS
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