21 October 2026 · 10 clues

Oct 21 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 Toothpaste brand ORALB
  2. 6A Mysore festival to watch Grand Jamboo Savari DASARA
  3. 8A Right-leaning character ITALIC
  4. 9A Flood SPATE

Down

  1. 1D 5-day :: Test :: 1-day : ___ (abbr.) ODI
  2. 2D Restauranteur's nemesis RATS
  3. 3D "Right away!" ASAP
  4. 4D ___ Lajpat Rai LALA
  5. 5D Alia Bhatt, say BRIT
  6. 7D 5-star service? ACE
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