16 October 2025 · 10 clues

Oct 16 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 "___ Se Karenge Sabka Swagat..." SWAG
  2. 5A Word after "ring" or "dial" TONE
  3. 6A "Indian" actor ___ Haasan KAMAL
  4. 7A Narrow valley GLEN
  5. 8A Do a toe-touch, say BEND

Down

  1. 1D Dated STALE
  2. 2D They lack Y chromosomes WOMEN
  3. 3D Chess champion Viswanathan ___ ANAND
  4. 4D Hair-raising stuff? GEL
  5. 6D USSR spy group KGB
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