5 October 2025 · 10 clues

Oct 5 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 Beginning of Sargam SAREGA
  2. 7A Giver-and-taker TRADER
  3. 8A FTII subject ACTING
  4. 9A Neglected urban area GHETTO

Down

  1. 1D Out of date? STAG
  2. 2D Part of India Gate or Gateway of India ARCH
  3. 3D Velocity RATE
  4. 4D Use filter for Insta post, say EDIT
  5. 5D Well-mannered man GENT
  6. 6D 2012 Ben Affleck political thriller ARGO
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