Matka
मटका
Mutt-kaa
Matka (मटका) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning literal meaning Earthen pot, also means "lottery" organised on streetsides, especially in Mumbai. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer MATKA (5).
Meaning & usage
Literal meaning "Earthen pot" commonly used by all Hindi speakers. Also used as "lottery" in Mumbai in mid 20th century, where folded paper notes with some integers written inside were put in the "Matka" (Earthen pot) and people guessed which "number" would be pulled out against a fee. Then, one paper-note was pulled out as a lottery. The lucky persons whose guesed number was pulled out, would get a fixed amount as the prize money.
Matka as a crossword answer
Matka is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Literal meaning Earthen pot, also means "lottery" organised on streetsides, especially in Mumbai” (5)
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