31 January 2024 · Subscribers' puzzle

Jan 31 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. 1ALoose-fitting top
  2. 6A"All kidding ___ ... "
  3. 7ACricketing legend Gavaskar
  4. 8A"Simran" of DDLJ
  5. 9APoetry competitions

Down

  1. 1D"Nomination", "Eviction" and "Torture" in Bigg Boss, e.g.
  2. 2DThe "U" of BAU
  3. 3DTeenage Mutant ____ Turtles
  4. 4DHindi : Muhavra :: English : ___
  5. 5DAAA and AA, e.g.

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