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ST×NLB Cross-References: Old-school cinema snack served in a paper cone

Amirthaalangaram Moorthy is one of the few remaining hawkers in Singapore who sells this old-school snack once ubiquitous at cinema lobbies. The third-generation vendor operates from a stall at the Toa Payoh Bus Interchange.
Amirthaalangaram Moorthy is one of the few remaining hawkers in Singapore who sells this old-school snack once ubiquitous at cinema lobbies. The third-generation vendor operates from a stall at the Toa Payoh Bus Interchange.

ST×NLB Cross-References: Generation preceding Merdeka

ST×NLB Cross-References: It takes a toll, motorists might say

Physical toll collection gantries will soon be phased out as Singapore transitions to the next generation of its road pricing system.
Physical toll collection gantries will soon be phased out as Singapore transitions to the next generation of its road pricing system.

ST×NLB Cross-References: Sake by-product, or two past PMs

The sake production process leaves behind a certain by-product.
The sake production process leaves behind a certain by-product.

ST×NLB Cross-References: It might be served on a conveyor belt

At certain Japanese restaurants, food is served on a conveyor belt.
At certain Japanese restaurants, food is served on a conveyor belt.

ST×NLB Cross-References: Like goods on Carousell, often

Secondhand designer bags on display inside Carousell Luxury store at The Centrepoint, Orchard Road.
Secondhand designer bags on display inside Carousell Luxury store at The Centrepoint, Orchard Road.

ST×NLB Cross-References: Like Russell Lee’s ghost stories, supposedly

Ghosts on the MRT? In 2015, Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights attraction collaborated with horror writer Russell Lee to create an MRT-themed haunted house based on his celebrated ghost story series.
Ghosts on the MRT? In 2015, Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights attraction collaborated with horror writer Russell Lee to create an MRT-themed haunted house based on his celebrated ghost story series.

ST×NLB Cross-References: Motorist’s pricey prerequisite

Would-be motorists in Singapore must pay a premium for a pricey prerequisite before they are allowed to own a vehicle.
Would-be motorists in Singapore must pay a premium for a pricey prerequisite before they are allowed to own a vehicle.

ST×NLB Cross-References: Two cents, maybe

Singapore stopped minting one-cent coins in 2002, so you might have to use PayNow to give your two cents.
Singapore stopped minting one-cent coins in 2002, so you might have to use PayNow to give your two cents.

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Two cents, maybe

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