24 August 2026 · Subscribers' puzzle

Aug 24 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. 1AMumbai local commuter's option
  2. 5ACunning deceit
  3. 6AUnexpected win at IPL match
  4. 7APeacocks, e.g.
  5. 8AHide-and-___

Down

  1. 1DButterflies-to-be
  2. 2DFlight path?
  3. 3DSmooth and shiny
  4. 4DCements
  5. 5DTarget for Vicco Vajradanti products

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