14 December 2023 · Subscribers' puzzle

Dec 14 Indian mini crossword

General A five-minute crossword by Mangesh Ghogre with an Indian sensibility: Bollywood, cricket, Hinglish and the odd bit of nostalgia.

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Across

  1. 1A"___ ___ Barsa Paani...": Raveena Tandon song
  2. 4AMerger acquisition?
  3. 7ADiminish in intensity
  4. 8AWhat some dreams and symptoms do
  5. 9A19 : ___ :: 1989 : Taylor Swift

Down

  1. 1DQueen's headwear, but seldom seen on Rani Lakshmibai
  2. 2DWhere kids can serve Mom's breakfast on her birthday
  3. 3DGreat ___ To Work : Coveted corporate certification
  4. 5DAjay - ___: "Zingaat" song composers
  5. 6D"What ___ you thinking?"

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