16 August 2024 · Subscribers' puzzle

Aug 16 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. 1AExcuse for taking leave on Aug 16, perhaps (ahem!)
  2. 5APart of YOLO
  3. 6AIt may be A or B or AB but not 2AB
  4. 8AChakki product
  5. 9A"To ___ it may concern"

Down

  1. 1DWhat many do on winning a Olympic medal
  2. 2DHusband's parents, e.g.
  3. 3DFabric
  4. 4DJapan's former capital (same letters as current capital)
  5. 7DHydroelectric power plant component

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