Oct 20 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
- 1A Basks or tans, as on a beach SUNS
- 5A Yearly, like Kalnirnay calendar ANNUAL
- 7A Happy ___ (as hinted by shape of the MG Mini!) DIWALI
- 8A "See what's your gift!" OPENIT
- 9A Marathoner's concern PACE
- 10A Not odd EVEN
- 11A 1 : One-day :: 5 : ___ TEST
Down
- 1D Bit, as of news SNIPPET
- 2D Disentangle UNWEAVE
- 3D Subtle differences NUANCES
- 4D Prominent, as feature SALIENT
- 5D Much ___ about nothing ADO
- 6D Ignited, as diyas on Diwali LIT
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