Nov 24 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 ___-up demand PENT
- 5A Fragrant wood (called Deodar in India) CEDAR
- 6A Character in "The Alchemist" FATIMA
- 7A Marching together, as at a school parade INSTEP
- 8A ____ in (lured) ROPED
- 9A Honey-based liqour MEAD
Down
- 1D Place to pamper a pup PETSPA
- 2D How many stories are published in newspapers? EDITED
- 3D Like pets but not strays NAMED
- 4D Mouse catcher TRAP
- 5D Lake house rental CANOE
- 6D Solid FIRM
New to Indian crosswords? Read how to solve them, or look up Hinglish answers in the MG Wordbook.