5 July 2025 · 10 clues

July 5 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 Mango drink brand MAAZA
  2. 6A Musician known for Raga Megh Malhar TANSEN
  3. 7A Backup dancer, say ARTIST
  4. 8A Believer in a nonintervening God DEIST

Down

  1. 1D Female horse MARE
  2. 2D "___-Hero": Taylor Swift hit ANTI
  3. 3D "Buyer beware" warning ASIS
  4. 4D Joie de vivre or Josh ZEST
  5. 5D Resident of a hill station? ANT
  6. 6D Wee bit TAD
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