31 January 2025 · 11 clues

Jan 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.

Across

  1. 1A ___ Bengali: once seen on posters in Mumbai local BABA
  2. 5A Blitzes ATTACKS
  3. 8A CRISPR field BIOTECH
  4. 9A Actor Sushmita and family SENS

Down

  1. 1D Cricketers raise them (on reaching 7-Down) BATS
  2. 2D An ____ up your sleeve ACE
  3. 3D Fin. district in Mumbai BKC
  4. 4D Asthi, in English ASH
  5. 5D Crunch targets ABS
  6. 6D Kanthlangot, in English TIE
  7. 7D See 1-Down TON
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