19 October 2025 · 10 clues

Oct 19 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 Performs like Mahesh Kale on "Diwali Pahat" SINGS
  2. 6A Bhature go-with CHOLE
  3. 7A Bird with deep blue plumage ROBIN
  4. 8A Flip over UPEND
  5. 9A Black and brown, in Karate BELTS

Down

  1. 1D Clean, as with Ubtan on Diwali SCRUB
  2. 2D "Fingers crossed!" IHOPE
  3. 3D ___ Peace Prize NOBEL
  4. 4D Sparkle of light GLINT
  5. 5D Ships out, as Diwali gifts SENDS
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