27 December 2025 · Subscribers' puzzle

Dec 27 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. 1ARetreat, as a tide
  2. 4ADakshin : South :: ___ : North
  3. 6AManoj ___ of "Perfect Family"
  4. 7AResided
  5. 8ARowing blade

Down

  1. 1DBitcoin alternative, familiarly
  2. 2DCry like a baby
  3. 3DSpoiled child
  4. 4DTopknot or bun, as hairstyle
  5. 5DIndian frying pan

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