5 letters · 2 clues

RUSTS crossword clues

Every clue Mangesh Ghogre has written for RUSTS in the MG Mini, the daily Indian mini crossword. Newest first.

The clues

  1. 9A Oxidizes Nov 13 · 13 November 2025
  2. 8A Dirty films?

    The clue "Dirty films?" can be interpreted in a clever way. "Dirty" refers to something that is not clean, and "films" can mean layers or coatings. Rust is a form of corrosion that appears as a dirty, reddish-brown layer on metal surfaces. Therefore, "RUSTS" fits perfectly as it describes the dirty films that form on metal when it oxidizes.

    Mar 19 · 19 March 2024

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