20 October 2026 · 10 clues

Oct 20 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 ___ Jahan: maker of the Taj Mahal SHAH
  2. 5A Sindur ___: Bengali ritual KHELA
  3. 6A Gave the thumbs-down NIXED
  4. 7A "Best. Day. ___!" EVER
  5. 8A Right way? EAST

Down

  1. 1D Ganpati : Mouse :: ___ : Nandi SHIVA
  2. 2D Evil spells HEXES
  3. 3D Vigilant ALERT
  4. 4D "You ___ to be there" HAD
  5. 5D Body part flexed in Araimandi pose in Bharatnatyam KNEE
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