CROSSWORD 
Karuna Goswamy

Clues

Across

1. “The ___ is the thing”, as Hamlet said

3. Formally affirmed statement

7. Defensive barrier as against rioters

8. Poorly lit; not bright

9. Unite or join

12. Sparkling wine, often celebratory

14. Part played by an actor

15. “___ it like Beckham”, they now say

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2. Wasim ___, great Pakistani bowler

4. Baba ___ Singh, founder of Patiala

5. Agricultural implement

6. Low-melting silvery metallic element

7. Nip evil in this, the wise say

9. Contend in disagreement; dispute

10. Female of the deer

11. “___ and Essence” by Huxley

12. Lowly, street dog

13. To be sick or unwell