| DARJEELING | Town in West Bengal, India noted for its black tea |
| ASSAM | State in India noted for its tea |
| MYSORE | Industrial city in south Karnataka, India, noted for its palaces (6) |
| DEEG | City in Rajasthan, India, noted for its palace |
| DUMDUM | Town in West Bengal associated with a type of bullet (3-3) |
| PEEPUL | Fig tree of India noted for its great size and longevity (6) |
| CHANDANNAGAR | City and former French colony north of Kolkata, West Bengal, India (12) |
| CALCUTTA | Former name of Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, India (8) |
| ASANSOL | Second largest city in West Bengal |
| WASHABLE | Asha is in West Bengal, getting some linen sheet, essentially which can be cleaned (8) |
| NILGIRI | Plateau in Tamil Nadu, India noted as a tea-growing district (7,5) |
| SIGUR | Plateau in Tamil Nadu, India noted as a tea-growing district (7,5) |
| HILLS | Plateau in Tamil Nadu, India noted as a tea-growing district (7,5) |
| JUVENTUS | 'The Old Lady' from Turin known for its black-and-white stripes. (8) |
| DAWLISH | Devon resort famous for its black swans - has wild dancing! (7) |
| ZEBRAFINCH | Bird named for its black-and-white markings |
| LEMUR | Primate species known for its black and white fur |
| SABLE | Weasel relative known for its black fur |
| LEOPARD | Slender seal with a relatively long head and long, three-cusped cheek teeth. It is named for its black-spotted, gray coat. (7) |
| KOLKATA | capital of West Bengal, is a cultural hub of India known for its colonial architecture, literary heritage, and the iconic Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly River. (7) |
