25 December 2023 · Subscribers' puzzle

Dec 25 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. 1ACombined, as chopped fruits in making custard
  2. 6AArjun's pride, in archery (rhymes with name)
  3. 7ATV remotes : AAAs :: Toy cars : ___
  4. 9AJio or Airtel, for short
  5. 10APQR : ___ : VWX
  6. 11AAgency that issues driving license, abbr.
  7. 12AMon. follower
  8. 13AThe "S" of GPS and iOS
  9. 15ASuffix with slogan or racket
  10. 16AMiss Universe Sushmita ___

Down

  1. 1DBit foggy, like areas around waterfalls
  2. 2DOfficialy enforces, as a tax
  3. 3DFirst letter of the festive tree depicted in this mini by circled letters
  4. 4DCounterpart of Western Railway: ___ Railway
  5. 5D___ : Data :: Fact : Facts
  6. 6DBroadcasts, as a cricket match
  7. 8DTakes to court
  8. 14DButtonless shirt named for its shape

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