14 March 2024 · 10 clues

Mar 14 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 Part of many a celeb's costume, nowadays MASK
  2. 5A Shrimati : India :: San : ___ JAPAN
  3. 6A One taken for a ride? HORSE
  4. 7A Crop up ARISE
  5. 8A Water ____ (pond plant) LILY

Down

  1. 1D New Zealand native MAORI
  2. 2D Start of many corporate calendars in India APRIL
  3. 3D Full of oomph, as a celeb's response on "Koffee with Karan" SASSY
  4. 4D ___ length, as a Zomato kurta for women delivery partners introduced on 3/8/24 KNEE
  5. 5D ___ Muri, street snack in Kolkata JHAL
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