22 May 2024 · 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. 1ASmall branch (bit of basil)
  2. 6ADinner invitation?
  3. 7A"Happy Birthday ___..." : Most recognized English song in the world
  4. 8ARun up, as expenses
  5. 9ASinger Mohan of "Ishq Wala Love"

Down

  1. 1DMaterial for a girl's birthday dress, perhaps
  2. 2DAccident-____, as curves on some roads
  3. 3DRolls-____ (luxury car)
  4. 4D"See ya!"
  5. 5DBollywood producer and fashion designer, Khan

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