20 October 2025 · 13 clues

Oct 20 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 Basks or tans, as on a beach SUNS
  2. 5A Yearly, like Kalnirnay calendar ANNUAL
  3. 7A Happy ___ (as hinted by shape of the MG Mini!) DIWALI
  4. 8A "See what's your gift!" OPENIT
  5. 9A Marathoner's concern PACE
  6. 10A Not odd EVEN
  7. 11A 1 : One-day :: 5 : ___ TEST

Down

  1. 1D Bit, as of news SNIPPET
  2. 2D Disentangle UNWEAVE
  3. 3D Subtle differences NUANCES
  4. 4D Prominent, as feature SALIENT
  5. 5D Much ___ about nothing ADO
  6. 6D Ignited, as diyas on Diwali LIT
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