Indian Crossword Tips for Beginners

Get started with Indian-themed mini crosswords.

New to Indian crosswords? These tips will help you enjoy MG Mini 

Tip 1: Expect Indian pop culture

Clues and answers often reference Bollywood (films, songs, stars), cricket (players, terms, memorable matches), and Hinglish or common Indian words. A little familiarity with these goes a long way.

Tip 2: Short words first

In a mini grid, 3–5 letter words are easier to guess from crossings. Solve a few short answers first to get letters for longer entries.

Tip 3: Read the clue twice

Look out for clues with "?". It indicates the clue is misleading on the surface. MG Mini crossword clues can use wordplay (“sounds like”, hidden words, words with multiple meanings). Read once for the surface meaning and again for a possible pun or twist.

Tip 4: Use free days to practice

MG Mini is free on Monday and Tuesday. Use those days to build confidence and learn the style without subscribing.

Tip 5: Join the community

Leaderboards and the community (e.g. WhatsApp, Instagram) let you see how others solve and share the fun. Don’t worry about speed at first—enjoy the clues.

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