The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 70
This article presents a list of cryptic crossword clues, numbered for both across and down solutions, typical of a newspaper's puzzle section. It includes various wordplay challenges for readers to solve, such as 'Makeshift hospital embraced by a physician' and 'One with crooked supporters, out eating some breakfast'.
Why it matters
It provides entertainment and mental stimulation for readers who enjoy word puzzles, contributing to the leisure and intellectual content offered by a newspaper.
1 Makeshift hospital embraced by a physician (2,3)
4 One with crooked supporters, out eating some breakfast (3-6)
9 Study a large, grand, headless animal (7)
10 Think exchanging bishop for rook is free? (7)
12 Recommends inspiring retired teacher for those needing a guide (8)
15 Chief mischief-maker’s cryptic grid? Learn about misdirections, essentially (10)
18 Small charges tend to soar while travelling (10)
22 Some schools provided retreats—quiet, distant monasteries, basically (4,4)
24 Tough series India lost for nought (6)
26 One wished vacation in Gulag for vile person (1,3,3)
27 Dignified mournful song abruptly cut off by pest (7)
28 Blasted constant tea breaks spoiled sport for viewer (9)
29 About a facial feature somehow, IMO, lacking in enigmatic Mona Lisa (5)
2 Oh, sigh, flight has no openings; that creates stress (9)
3 Conservative American houses prohibit cigars (6)
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