6 September 2026 · Subscribers' puzzle

Sep 6 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. 1AParty hires (unwelcome in open areas)
  2. 4ATake inspiration, in music world
  3. 6AAnkle-to-knee bone
  4. 7AMinor's opposite
  5. 8A"Are we there ____?"

Down

  1. 1DLaunch, as a star-kid
  2. 2DAsrani's work-place, in "Sholay"
  3. 3DVenetian blind strip
  4. 4DLive
  5. 5DSea change?

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