8 February 2025 · 10 clues

Feb 8 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 Its often blown at a pooja, in Kolkata CONCH
  2. 6A Slang for gangster's contract, in Mumbai SUPARI
  3. 7A Pontificated ORATED
  4. 8A The "B" of BPL BELOW

Down

  1. 1D Time, for hurt feelings CURE
  2. 2D Off-white shade OPAL
  3. 3D Brussels-based alliance: Abbr. NATO
  4. 4D Behind the scene players CREW
  5. 5D Played behind the scene HID
  6. 6D Require tissues SOB
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