6 April 2024 · 22 clues

April 7 - Midi 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 Take one's pick OPT
  2. 4A Frequent flier? JET
  3. 7A "___ This Kolaveri Di?" WHY
  4. 8A Giggle syllable HEE
  5. 9A Finance Minister Sitharaman NIRMALA
  6. 11A One way to get a promotion (try at your own risk!) ASK
  7. 12A Like the character Mili in "Rangeela" BINDAAS
  8. 16A Server with a spigot URN
  9. 17A Previously AGO
  10. 18A Symbol of limit SKY
  11. 19A Make ends meet? SEW

Down

  1. 1D The "O" of BYOB OWN
  2. 2D Symbol of magnetic flux PHI
  3. 3D Abuse of power TYRANNY
  4. 4D ___ actor, Anil Kapoor JHAKAAS
  5. 5D Sushi fish EEL
  6. 6D Red Label, e.g. TEA
  7. 10D Cricketer Dhoni, familiarly MSD
  8. 12D Cricket team's vehicle, say BUS
  9. 13D Drive up the wall IRK
  10. 14D I'm "you look good for your ___" years old AGE
  11. 15D Spread, as seeds SOW
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