13 November 2023 · Subscribers' puzzle

Nov 13 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. 1AMas' partners
  2. 4AMade-up excuse for many office absences
  3. 6ASydney's iconic building: ___ House
  4. 7AMonth when new financial year starts for India Inc.
  5. 8AHeavy ___ band: Led Zeppelin
  6. 9A"Omg, 4 real??"

Down

  1. 1DSalt's partner
  2. 2DAvoids, as watching an intimate scene in a movie with family
  3. 3D"Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", say
  4. 4DCoffee or beer features
  5. 5DPolitical protest, say

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