22 May 2025 · Subscribers' puzzle

May 22 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. 1AMilitary hospital comedy TV series
  2. 5AMoisten meat while cooking
  3. 6A"The Little Mermaid" protagonist
  4. 7ATook a position in an argument
  5. 8AShip's bottom structural beam

Down

  1. 1DPhysicist Curie's first name
  2. 2DRemark not meant for everyone to hear
  3. 3DIron alloy used in construction
  4. 4DGripped or maintained possession
  5. 5DEnjoy warmth from sun or praise

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