18 August 2026 · Subscribers' puzzle

Aug 18 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. 1ABro-sis thread (Gentle reminder to think of a gift for 28th!)
  2. 6AFafda go-with, in Surat
  3. 7AOld-style writing need
  4. 8A___ Premier Padmini: Mumbai's iconic "kaali peeli" taxi

Down

  1. 1DJhansi Ki ___: Lakshmibai
  2. 2D"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai..." singer Yagnik
  3. 3DStole, in a way
  4. 4D"Star Movies" rival (abbr.)
  5. 5DKharagpur had the first one of 23 (abbr.)
  6. 6DJPEG alternative

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