23 August 2026 · 10 clues

Aug 23 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 "Dennis the Menace" types PESTS
  2. 6A Indulge in spa treatment, say PAMPER
  3. 7A Place with a lot of buzz? APIARY
  4. 8A Legendary painter Raja Ravi ___ VARMA

Down

  1. 1D Start of a hit QSQT song PAPA
  2. 2D Bigwig flying in Emirates? EMIR
  3. 3D Inbox clogger SPAM
  4. 4D "___ Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi..." TERA
  5. 5D Texter's "Mea culpa" SRY
  6. 6D World Vada ___ Day: August 23 PAV
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