8 February 2026 · 10 clues

Feb 8 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 Symbols for the rarest of the rare GOATS
  2. 6A Scratches the surface? ETCHES
  3. 8A ___ Patel: Captain of USA cricket team MONANK
  4. 9A "America's Got Talent" judge Klum HEIDI

Down

  1. 1D Cat's eye, say GEM
  2. 2D "However...", in a text OTOH
  3. 3D Adolescent skin problem ACNE
  4. 4D Massaman curry cuisine THAI
  5. 5D Fire off, as a mail SEND
  6. 7D Enjoy Gulmarg SKI
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