9 August 2025 · Subscribers' puzzle

Aug 9 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. 1ACeiling
  2. 5A"Howzzat?", say
  3. 7AEconomics concept
  4. 8AThere are five on China's flag

Down

  1. 1DBreakfast dish
  2. 2DBell-shaped fruit with sweet flesh
  3. 3DShades around shades?
  4. 4DChip off the ___ block
  5. 5DPromos
  6. 6DOft-discussed topic on housing society's WhatsApp group

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