Aug 9 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
- 1A BJP-led political alliance NDA
- 4A Tennis champion Leander PAES
- 5A Bungle BOTCH
- 6A Waver, like watching a tennis match YOYO
- 7A Big time? ERA
Down
- 1D Nritya : Dance :: ___ : Drama NATYA
- 2D Art ___, as vintage buildings in Delhi's Connaught Place DECO
- 3D Sacred ___: vibhuti ASH
- 4D Rich Dad, ___ Dad: best-selling book POOR
- 5D What many angry calls end without BYE
New to Indian crosswords? Read how to solve them, or look up Hinglish answers in the MG Wordbook.