19 December 2025 · 10 clues

Dec 19 clues & answers

Every clue of this Indian mini crossword by Mangesh Ghogre, with the answer and, where it helps, how the wordplay works. Solve it yourself first: this one is free to play.

Across

  1. 1A "Oh my!" GOSH
  2. 5A Wheeler-___, in politics DEALER
  3. 7A Capital of Turkey ANKARA
  4. 8A Tyrannical ruler DESPOT

Down

  1. 1D Chromosome unit GENE
  2. 2D Acorn-bearing trees OAKS
  3. 3D Give a big hand? SLAP
  4. 4D BSF jawan on the border, say HERO
  5. 5D Karamchand, to Mohandas DAD
  6. 6D Squealer RAT
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