13 August 2025 · Subscribers' puzzle

Aug 13 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. 1AGood one is desirable for teenagers
  2. 4AFancy cake size
  3. 6AVaran-___: comfort food in Maharashtra
  4. 7AOscar-winner Tom
  5. 8AWord with shaving or sewing

Down

  1. 1DKumbhakarna, say
  2. 2DK2, e.g.
  3. 3DKalighat and Sanjhi
  4. 4DGood one is desirable for adults
  5. 5DKaffir Lime cuisine

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