5 December 2025 · 11 clues

Dec 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.

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Across

  1. 1A ____ donna PRIMA
  2. 6A Affected by tears, as makeup SMEARED
  3. 8A Parle ___: Rainbow-coloured candy POPPINS
  4. 9A Helps in a heist ABETS

Down

  1. 1D Jeans brand PEPE
  2. 2D Riveted RAPT
  3. 3D Ring behind the cornea IRIS
  4. 4D Word oddly common to menopause, menstruation, women MEN
  5. 5D Show stoppers? ADS
  6. 6D Business with cucumber slices SPA
  7. 7D Unruly crowd MOB
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