18 October 2026 · Subscribers' puzzle

Oct 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. 1AWay to govern with
  2. 5ABuy in advance, as data pack
  3. 7APower failure
  4. 8ASunny or Bobby

Down

  1. 1DWay to govern with
  2. 2DOff-white shade
  3. 3D___ Heuer: Luxury watch brand
  4. 4DOne kept on a child at the pool
  5. 5DPeas-ful place?
  6. 6DRegret

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