7 August 2024 · 10 clues

Aug 7 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 Pops DADS
  2. 5A Indian or American ___, on TV IDOL
  3. 6A Dance form with cymbals, in Pune LEZIM
  4. 8A Longtime late-night host Jay, on NBC LENO
  5. 9A Leading ___: mis-hit in cricket EDGE

Down

  1. 1D The "D" of DCH DIL
  2. 2D "Skyfall" singer ADELE
  3. 3D What Kumbhakarna often did DOZED
  4. 4D ___ bag: hiker's accessory SLING
  5. 7D "Eeny, meeny, miny, ___..." MOE
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