1 March 2025 · Subscribers' puzzle

Mar 1 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. 1APrepare, like a salad
  2. 5A"Chal Hata Sawan Ki ___, Khaal Khuja Batti Bujha Ke Soja"
  3. 6ALike vocals in the song "Aashiq Banaya Aapne"
  4. 7AFront row guests
  5. 8A"Happy Birthday", e.g.

Down

  1. 1DIndian set meal platter
  2. 2DPlace to find dates?
  3. 3DTuck away
  4. 4DTear makeup
  5. 5DNibble away

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