11 October 2023 · Subscribers' puzzle

Oct 11 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. 1AFirst ingredient in the pan, often
  2. 4AHigh I.Q. community
  3. 6AStay away from
  4. 7ABSE : Sensex :: NSE : ___
  5. 8ASanta Claus helper

Down

  1. 1DSwitch words
  2. 2D"Really?"
  3. 3DGentleman's partner
  4. 4DLion's hair
  5. 5DDurga Puja: symbolises victory of good over ___

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