May 5 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 Fishhook attachment BAIT
- 5A Hard to find, like siblings who don't fight SCARCE
- 7A "Laapataa ___", movie on Netflix LADIES
- 8A Swallow, as food INGEST
- 9A Overcoat? PEEL
Down
- 1D Conference-goer's I.D. BADGE
- 2D Detergent brand with the "Share The Load" campaign ARIEL
- 3D Treats, as a sprain during a Kabaddi match ICES
- 4D ___ tube baby TEST
- 5D There's many a ___ between the cup and the lip SLIP
- 6D Charlie Chaplin's signature J-shaped prop CANE
New to Indian crosswords? Read how to solve them, or look up Hinglish answers in the MG Wordbook.