18 August 2024 · 12 clues

Aug 18 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 Tennis champ Monica ___ SELES
  2. 6A Meryl ___ of "Devil Wears Prada" STREEP
  3. 7A Group of artists with unique style, in music GHARANA
  4. 8A ___ borealis AURORA
  5. 9A Like Amitabh Bachchan's role in "Mohabbatein" STERN

Down

  1. 1D Fixed gaze STARE
  2. 2D “404: Page Not Found,” e.g. ERROR
  3. 3D Pick up from school? LEARN
  4. 4D "___ meena deeka..." EENA
  5. 5D Taj hotel amenity SPA
  6. 6D Close or closed but not closer SHUT
  7. 7D Biscuit : Cookie :: Petrol : ___ GAS
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