19 July 2024 · Subscribers' puzzle

July 19 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. 1AGinger-garlic, say
  2. 6A___ male, as Harvey Specter in "Suits"
  3. 7AMake-up artists?
  4. 8A"I couldn't ___ more"
  5. 9AVajrasan: ___ and lower your hips on the heels

Down

  1. 1DSinger Muchhal of "Jumme Ki Raat"
  2. 2DAdjust, as edges when putting on school-book cover
  3. 3DExtra, as car tire
  4. 4DIf 5x+7=22, x=?
  5. 5DPainter's stand

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