Gilli danda
GIL-ee DUN-duh
Gilli danda is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Indian outdoor game similar to cricket. In crosswords it is the 10-letter answer GILLI DANDA (5,5).
Meaning & usage
Gilli danda is a traditional Indian game played with a small wooden stick (gilli) and a larger stick (danda). The objective is to hit the gilli with the danda and then run to a designated point before the opposing team retrieves the gilli. This game is popular in rural areas and is often played by children, fostering physical activity and teamwork.
In a sentence
During the summer holidays, the children spent their afternoons playing gilli danda in the fields.
Gilli danda as a crossword answer
Gilli danda is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian outdoor game similar to cricket” (5,5)
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