12 March 2026 · 10 clues

Mar 12 clues & answers

Every clue of this Indian mini crossword by Mangesh Ghogre, with the answer and, where it helps, how the wordplay works. Solve it yourself first: the puzzle is open to subscribers.

Across

  1. 1A Jerk SPASM
  2. 6A Super ___: video game MARIO
  3. 7A Implementing USING
  4. 8A Guide, as a ship STEER
  5. 9A Indian dessert HALWA

Down

  1. 1D Apply, as cake on the face SMUSH
  2. 2D Italian restaurant staple PASTA
  3. 3D “The Little Mermaid” protagonist ARIEL
  4. 4D Connective tissue SINEW
  5. 5D Indian jasmine MOGRA
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