Jan 26 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
- 1A Surprise problem SNAG
- 5A Vande ___ Express BHARAT
- 7A "Looking like a wow!" OOLALA
- 8A Green tea pouch TEABAG
Down
- 1D Pump or flip-flop, e.g. SHOE
- 2D Simba's love in "The Lion King" NALA
- 3D The "A" of UAE ARAB
- 4D Lavish party or black-tie event GALA
- 5D Chat___: Fake user BOT
- 6D ___ Heuer: Luxury watch brand TAG
New to Indian crosswords? Read how to solve them, or look up Hinglish answers in the MG Wordbook.