18 August 2026 · 10 clues

Aug 18 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.

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Across

  1. 1A Bro-sis thread (Gentle reminder to think of a gift for 28th!) RAKHI
  2. 6A Fafda go-with, in Surat JALEBI
  3. 7A Old-style writing need INKPOT
  4. 8A ___ Premier Padmini: Mumbai's iconic "kaali peeli" taxi FIAT

Down

  1. 1D Jhansi Ki ___: Lakshmibai RANI
  2. 2D "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai..." singer Yagnik ALKA
  3. 3D Stole, in a way KEPT
  4. 4D "Star Movies" rival (abbr.) HBO
  5. 5D Kharagpur had the first one of 23 (abbr.) IIT
  6. 6D JPEG alternative JIF
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