Naka
नाका
NAH-kah
A traditional Indian market or bazaar.
Meaning & usage
In Hindi and Marathi, naka means a checkpoint, tollbooth or street corner, . It signifies a physical structure or intersection where traffic is stopped, monitored, or where a toll is collected.
In a sentence
We visited the naka to buy fresh fruits and handmade crafts from local artisans.
As seen in crosswords
Naka is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian market or bazaar” (4)
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