17 October 2025 · 10 clues

Oct 17 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 Flooded AWASH
  2. 6A Tourist city in Thailand PHUKET
  3. 8A Social outcast PARIAH
  4. 9A Syrup with pancakes MAPLE

Down

  1. 1D Zepto or Swiggy, say APP
  2. 2D "Pow!" relative, in toons WHAM
  3. 3D Rizz AURA
  4. 4D Button you miss when listening to your playlist during shower, often SKIP
  5. 5D Stitch in time? HEAL
  6. 7D Fill-in-____-blank THE
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