Dec 17 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 "Oh my!" GOSH
- 5A Wheeler-___, in politics DEALER
- 7A Capital of Turkey ANKARA
- 8A Tyrannical ruler DESPOT
Down
- 1D Chromosome unit GENE
- 2D Acorn-bearing trees OAKS
- 3D Give a big hand? SLAP
- 4D BSF jawan on the border, say HERO
- 5D Karamchand, to Mohandas DAD
- 6D Squealer RAT
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