8 May 2024 · 11 clues

May 8 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 BJP politician Amit ___ SHAH
  2. 5A Social reformer Savitribai ___ PHULE
  3. 6A Supreme Court aides CLERKS
  4. 7A Largest artery in the human body AORTA
  5. 8A Type of extras, in cricket BYES

Down

  1. 1D "The Jungle Book" tiger ____ Khan SHERE
  2. 2D Shoots in the foot HURTS
  3. 3D "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai..." singer Yagnik ALKA
  4. 4D "For ____ a jolly good fellow..." HES
  5. 5D Clever tactic PLOY
  6. 6D Its business is picking up? CAB
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