9 August 2025 · 10 clues

Aug 9 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 Ceiling UPTO
  2. 5A "Howzzat?", say APPEAL
  3. 7A Economics concept DEMAND
  4. 8A There are five on China's flag STARS

Down

  1. 1D Breakfast dish UPMA
  2. 2D Bell-shaped fruit with sweet flesh PEAR
  3. 3D Shades around shades? TANS
  4. 4D Chip off the ___ block OLD
  5. 5D Promos ADS
  6. 6D Oft-discussed topic on housing society's WhatsApp group PET
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