4 October 2025 · Subscribers' puzzle

Oct 4 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. 1AVisa much in the news
  2. 4AUnder attack
  3. 6ALike cassette and floppy, to Gen-Z
  4. 7ARobber's obstacle
  5. 8A"oops"

Down

  1. 1DStilettos, e.g.
  2. 2DBad rating
  3. 3DSmoothie fruit
  4. 4DLingerie top
  5. 5DPadma Shri awardee and "Aashiqui" actor ___ Alter

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