23 March 2024 · Subscribers' puzzle

Mar 23 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, e.g.
  2. 6ABeta preceder
  3. 7AStory tellers?
  4. 8A+1
  5. 9APrepare to offer namaz on Ramzan

Down

  1. 1D"Jumme ki raat.." singer Muchal
  2. 2DAdjust, as bails on stumps
  3. 3D"___ me the details, please"
  4. 4DNumber of Ls in this grid
  5. 5DArt studio stand

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